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NASA image: Wakata wearing Penguin-3 Antigravity Pressure/Stress Suit
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Jan 25, 2014

Wakata wearing Penguin-3 Antigravity Pressure/Stress Suit

ISS038-E-035473 (24 Jan. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, performs the traditional door...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) answers questions from the...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 crew member Koichi Wakata & Mike Fincke
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May 12, 2008

Expedition 18 crew member Koichi Wakata & Mike Fincke

JSC2008-E-039255 (12 May 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18...

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NASA image: STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training
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Jan 9, 1995

STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training

S95-00355 (12-14 September 1992) --- Astronaut candidate Koichi Wakata prepares to jump off a box during a parachute...

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NASA image: Happy Thanksgiving from The International Space Station
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Nov 21, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving from The International Space Station

Check in with NASA astronauts Frank Rubio, Josh Cassada, Nicole Mann, and JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata to learn more...

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NASA image: STS-119 Egress Training with Expedition 18 Crew Member Koichi Wakata
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Jul 16, 2008

STS-119 Egress Training with Expedition 18 Crew Member Koichi Wakata

JSC2008-E-052124 (16 July 2008) --- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, the...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 crew member Koichi Wakata & Mike Fincke
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May 12, 2008

Expedition 18 crew member Koichi Wakata & Mike Fincke

JSC2008-E-039240 (12 May 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18...

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NASA image: STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training
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Jan 9, 1995

STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training

S95-00356 (14 September 1992) --- Several 1992 astronaut candidates wait in line to receive gear for one of several...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is helped of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is helped of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) gives a thumbs up to his NASA...

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NASA image: SSOD Removal and NRCSD Install
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Jan 30, 2014

SSOD Removal and NRCSD Install

ISS038-E-040103 (30 Jan. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: Wakata during In-Flight Event
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Feb 3, 2014

Wakata during In-Flight Event

ISS038-E-041429 (4 Feb. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: Wakata at the SSRMS,RWS in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 21, 2013

Wakata at the SSRMS,RWS in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS038-E-019291 (21 Dec. 2013) --- Inside the U.S. lab Destiny, Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata is...

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NASA image: SSRMS at the RWS in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 21, 2013

SSRMS at the RWS in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS038-E-019276 (21 Dec. 2013) --- Inside the U.S. lab Destiny, this photograph provides an overall view of the...

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NASA image: Wakata during Reversible Figures Experiment
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Nov 14, 2013

Wakata during Reversible Figures Experiment

ISS038-E-001285 (14 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Wakata at the SSRMS, RWS in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 21, 2013

Wakata at the SSRMS, RWS in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS038-E-019279 (21 Dec. 2013) --- Inside the U.S. lab Destiny, Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata is...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 11, 2009

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ISS020-E-019064 (11 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Wakata during Sprint VO2 Experiment
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Nov 27, 2013

Wakata during Sprint VO2 Experiment

ISS038-E-009211 (26 Nov. 2013) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: FE6 during Sprint Ultrasound Scans
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Nov 22, 2013

FE6 during Sprint Ultrasound Scans

ISS038-E-007119 (21 Nov. 2013) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency receives the traditional...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, performs the traditional door...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seen wearing a ceremonial...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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