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NASA image: The external tank from STS-102 falls to Earth
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Mar 7, 2001

The external tank from STS-102 falls to Earth

STS102-311-013 (8 March 2001) --- The external tank falls toward Earth's atmosphere during the completion of the...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005956 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-006014 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005989 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005953 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: Hail damage on Atlantis' external tank is inspected
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Apr 13, 2007

Hail damage on Atlantis' external tank is inspected

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4449
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Aug 24, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this panoramic...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005928 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery?s external fuel tank (ET) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Views of the external tank as it falls away from Discovery
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Jul 13, 1995

Views of the external tank as it falls away from Discovery

STS070-303-007 (13 JULY 1995) --- The external fuel tank (ET) for STS-70 is photographed just after falling away...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005919 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery?s external fuel tank (ET) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 1, 1983

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph was taken during the final assembly phase of the Space Shuttle light weight external tanks (LWT) 5,...

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NASA image: Close-up view of STS-114 External Fuel Tank during separation
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Jul 26, 2005

Close-up view of STS-114 External Fuel Tank during separation

STS114-E-5015 (26 July 2005) ---- Handheld still images taken by Discovery's crew of the external fuel tank as it...

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NASA image: 1000093
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Dec 22, 2007

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ED KIRCH, A LOCKHEED MARTIN TECHNICIAN, CUTS A PATTERN FROM COMPOSITE MATERIAL THAT WILL BE PLACED IN A MOLD TO...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows an inside view of a liquid hydrogen tank for the Space Shuttle external tank (ET) Main...

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NASA image: External Tank after separation from Atlantis during the STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

External Tank after separation from Atlantis during the STS-125 Mission

S125-E-005085 (11 May 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the STS-125 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: STS-78 external tank documented after separation
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Jul 9, 1996

STS-78 external tank documented after separation

STS078-457-006 (20 June 1996) --- One of the first still pictures recorded by the crew members was this 35mm image...

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NASA image: External Tank after separation from Discovery during the STS-120 Mission
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Oct 23, 2006

External Tank after separation from Discovery during the STS-120 Mission

S120-E-005003 (23 Oct. 2007) --- External Tank 120 falls away from Space Shuttle Discovery as the crew onboard...

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NASA image: External Tank after separation from Discovery during the STS-120 Mission
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Oct 23, 2006

External Tank after separation from Discovery during the STS-120 Mission

S120-E-005123 (23 Oct. 2007) --- External Tank 120 falls away from Space Shuttle Discovery as a digital camera...

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Apr 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Apr 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0684
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Apr 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0683
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Apr 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The external tank in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) is destacked from the solid rocket boosters.  The tank and SRBs were configured for Atlantis and mission STS-114.  The tank will remain in the VAB.
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May 20, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The external tank in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) is destacked from the solid rocket boosters. The tank and SRBs were configured for Atlantis and mission STS-114. The tank will remain in the VAB.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The external tank in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) is destacked from the solid...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage
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Apr 9, 2007

Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, United Space Alliance technician Brenda Morris examines the surface on Space...

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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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