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NASA image: Poindexter and Yamazaki with LIOH Canisters
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Apr 13, 2010

Poindexter and Yamazaki with LIOH Canisters

S131-E-009609 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander; and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters-17
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Mar 11, 2013

Biological Research In Canisters-17

iss034e065939 (3/11/2013) --- A view of the Biological Research In Canisters-17 - A and B actuation (BRIC-17). BRIC...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters-17
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Mar 11, 2013

Biological Research In Canisters-17

iss034e065948 (3/11/2013) --- A view of the Biological Research In Canisters-17 - A and B actuation (BRIC-17). BRIC...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters-17
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Mar 11, 2013

Biological Research In Canisters-17

iss034e065937 (3/11/2013) --- A view of the Biological Research In Canisters-17 - A and B actuation (BRIC-17). BRIC...

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NASA image: Poindexter and Yamazaki with LIOH Canisters
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Apr 13, 2010

Poindexter and Yamazaki with LIOH Canisters

S131-E-009607 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander; and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters-17
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Mar 11, 2013

Biological Research In Canisters-17

iss034e065943 (3/11/2013) --- A view of the Biological Research In Canisters-17 - A and B actuation (BRIC-17). BRIC...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2707
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Sep 18, 2008

KSC-08pd2707

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the open doors of...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Oct 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) was designed and developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and served as...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) served as the first marned astronomical observatory in space. It was designed for...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) served as the first marned astronomical observatory in space. It was designed for...

MSFC
NASA image: BRIC - Biological Research in Canisters 10
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Aug 29, 1997

BRIC - Biological Research in Canisters 10

STS085-333-013 (12 August 1997) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., mission commander, performs Biological Research...

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NASA image: BRIC-LED Experiment Canister Installation
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Dec 19, 2017

BRIC-LED Experiment Canister Installation

iss054e001490 (Dec. 19, 2017) --- Biological Research in Canisters - Light Emitting Diode (BRIC-LED) locker...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister
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Sep 1, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister

Technicians prepare to lift the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) payload adapter...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3129
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May 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3128
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May 13, 2009

KSC-2009-3128

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3130
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May 13, 2009

KSC-2009-3130

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility
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Jun 9, 2021

Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility

iss065e094066 (6/9/2021) --- A close-up view of the a BRIC-24 Canister and actuator tool. Biological Research In...

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NASA image: Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility
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Jun 9, 2021

Biological Research In Canisters Transfer to BRIC-LED Facility

iss065e094062 (6/9/2021) --- A close-up view of the a BRIC-24 Canister and actuator tool. Biological Research In...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00148
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May 17, 2006

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The payloads for the STS-121 mission are loaded into a payload canister and delivered to the payload changeout room...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx sample canister with lid open
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Sep 26, 2023

OSIRIS-REx sample canister with lid open

A view of the OSIRIS-REx sample canister with the lid removed, revealing the Touch and Go Sample Acquisition...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister
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Sep 1, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister

Technicians fasten the payload adapter separation systems canister for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister
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Sep 1, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister

Technicians lower the payload adapter separation systems canister for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister
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Sep 1, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister

Technicians lower the payload adapter separation systems canister for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister
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Sep 1, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister

Technicians lower the payload adapter separation systems canister for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an...

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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.
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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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