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NASA image: Korzun attired in his LCVG prepares for an EVA in the Pirs Docking Compartment
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Aug 24, 2002

Korzun attired in his LCVG prepares for an EVA in the Pirs Docking Compartment

ISS005-E-10873 (24 August 2002) --- Cosmonaut Valery G. Korzun, Expedition Five mission commander, attired in his...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft is pictured docked to the Prichal module
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Apr 26, 2025

The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft is pictured docked to the Prichal module

iss073e0002705 (April 26, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft is pictured docked to the Prichal module as the...

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NASA image: Samokutyaev, Kondratyev and Nespoli in the SM during Progress 42P Docking
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Apr 29, 2011

Samokutyaev, Kondratyev and Nespoli in the SM during Progress 42P Docking

ISS027-E-019160 (29 April 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Dmitry Kondratyev (center), Expedition 27 commander; along...

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NASA image: Samokutyaev, Kondratyev and Nespoli in the SM during Progress 42P Docking
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Apr 29, 2011

Samokutyaev, Kondratyev and Nespoli in the SM during Progress 42P Docking

ISS027-E-019165 (29 April 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Dmitry Kondratyev (center), Expedition 27 commander; along...

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NASA image: Kopra and Payette in the aft FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 17, 2009

Kopra and Payette in the aft FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006646 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, who will soon be transforming from an STS-127 mission...

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NASA image: Concept Art - SpaceX Crew Dragon Docking to International Space
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Jul 26, 2018

Concept Art - SpaceX Crew Dragon Docking to International Space

In this illustration, a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft approaches the International Space Station for docking. NASA...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman and MS Lu work on the flight deck during docking to ISS
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Sep 10, 2000

Pilot Altman and MS Lu work on the flight deck during docking to ISS

STS106-335-022 (8-20 September 2000) --- Astronauts Scott D. Altman (left), STS-106 pilot, occupies the...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft docked to the Prichal module above Florida
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May 20, 2025

The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft docked to the Prichal module above Florida

iss073e0134239 (May 20, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft that launched three Expedition 72-73 flight engineers...

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NASA image: STS-132 Atlantis during Expedition 23 Docking OPS
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May 16, 2010

STS-132 Atlantis during Expedition 23 Docking OPS

ISS023-E-047233 (16 May 2010) --- Intersecting the thin line of Earth's atmosphere, the aft section of space shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 and STS-115 crewmembers reunite after docking with the ISS
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Sep 11, 2006

Expedition 13 and STS-115 crewmembers reunite after docking with the ISS

S115-E-05510 (11 Sept. 2006) --- Expedition 13 and STS-115 crewmembers reunite onboard the International Space...

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NASA image: CDR Cockrell on aft flight deck during rendezvous and docking
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Feb 9, 2001

CDR Cockrell on aft flight deck during rendezvous and docking

STS98-E-5036 (9 February 2001) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell, mission commander, is pictured at Atlantis' aft...

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NASA image: PROGRESS 88 CARGO SPACECRAFT DOCKS TO SPACE STATION
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Jun 3, 2024

PROGRESS 88 CARGO SPACECRAFT DOCKS TO SPACE STATION

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 88 cargo spacecraft docked to the Poisk module June 1 after launching to the...

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NASA image: NEW SPACE STATION MODULE DOCKS TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMPLEX
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Nov 26, 2021

NEW SPACE STATION MODULE DOCKS TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMPLEX

The Russian “Prichal” Node Module and the attached Progress M-UM docked to the “Nauka” Multipurpose Laboratory (MLM)...

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NASA image: Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC
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Feb 22, 1963

Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC

Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted...

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NASA image: Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC
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Feb 22, 1963

Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC

Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted...

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NASA image: STS-79 and Mir cosmonauts in the docking module prior to undocking
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Oct 29, 1996

STS-79 and Mir cosmonauts in the docking module prior to undocking

STS079-347-033 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Valeri G. Korzun and William F. Readdy, commanders, for Mir-22 and STS-79,...

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NASA image: HTV docking
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV docking

ISS020-E-040846 (17 Sept. 2009) --- At the Canadarm2 work station in the Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Nicole...

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NASA image: HTV docking
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV docking

ISS020-E-040856 (17 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne...

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NASA image: HTV docking
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV docking

ISS020-E-040848 (17 Sept. 2009) --- At the Canadarm2 work station in the Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Nicole...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The payloads in Atlantis' cargo bay will play key roles during the upcoming spaceflight, which will be highlighted by the fourth docking between the U.S. Shuttle and Russian Space Station Mir. Located in the aft (lowermost) area of the payload bay is the SPACEHAB Double Module, filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir as well as research equipment. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS). This view looks directly at the top of the ODS and shows clearly the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) that interfaces with the Docking Module on Mir to achieve a linkup.
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Aug 22, 1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The payloads in Atlantis' cargo bay will play key roles during the upcoming spaceflight, which will be highlighted by the fourth docking between the U.S. Shuttle and Russian Space Station Mir. Located in the aft (lowermost) area of the payload bay is the SPACEHAB Double Module, filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir as well as research equipment. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS). This view looks directly at the top of the ODS and shows clearly the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) that interfaces with the Docking Module on Mir to achieve a linkup.

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The SPACEHAB Double Module located in the aft area of the payload bay is filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir. STS-79 marks the second flight of a SPACEHAB in support of the Shuttle-Mir dockings, and the first flight of the double-module configuration. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS), with the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) clearly visible on top of the ODS. The APDS provides the docking interface for the linkup with Mir, while the ODS provides a passageway from the orbiter to the Russian space station and the SPACEHAB.
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Aug 22, 1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The SPACEHAB Double Module located in the aft area of the payload bay is filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir. STS-79 marks the second flight of a SPACEHAB in support of the Shuttle-Mir dockings, and the first flight of the double-module configuration. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS), with the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) clearly visible on top of the ODS. The APDS provides the docking interface for the linkup with Mir, while the ODS provides a passageway from the orbiter to the Russian space station and the SPACEHAB.

NASA image: Progress 13P approach for docking with ISS during Expedition 8
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Jan 30, 2004

Progress 13P approach for docking with ISS during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-13951 (31 January 2004) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: STS-114 crew on flight deck during rendezvous and docking
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Jul 28, 2005

STS-114 crew on flight deck during rendezvous and docking

S114-E-5684 (28 July 2005) --- Astronauts Charles J. Camarda, STS-114 mission specialist, and James M. Kelly...

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NASA image: STS-124 and Expedition 17 crew greet after docking
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Jun 2, 2008

STS-124 and Expedition 17 crew greet after docking

S124-E-005620 (2 June 2008) --- Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonauts Sergei Volkov (right) and Oleg Kononenko...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close...

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