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NASA image: 42S hatch opening sequence
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Mar 28, 2015

42S hatch opening sequence

ISS043E056045 (03/28/2015) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) is...

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NASA image: Burbank and Kuipers close hatch
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Mar 24, 2012

Burbank and Kuipers close hatch

ISS030-E-173929 (24 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank (left), Expedition 30 commander; and European Space...

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NASA image: Kuipers closes hatch
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Mar 24, 2012

Kuipers closes hatch

ISS030-E-173931 (24 March 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Burbank and Kuipers close hatch
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Mar 24, 2012

Burbank and Kuipers close hatch

ISS030-E-173924 (24 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank (left), Expedition 30 commander; and European Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 Hatch Opening and Crew Welcoming Event aboard the International Space Station
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May 31, 2020

SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 Hatch Opening and Crew Welcoming Event aboard the International Space Station

Within hours after docking to the International Space Station aboard their new SpaceX Crew Dragon craft “Endeavour”...

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NASA image: ODS/Mir hatch opening during STS-89 mission
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Sep 22, 2009

ODS/Mir hatch opening during STS-89 mission

STS089-349-021 (22-31 Jan 1998) --- Cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov, flight engineer for the Mir-24 crew, peers through...

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NASA image: Cabana closes the hatch leading to the ISS stack
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Jan 12, 1999

Cabana closes the hatch leading to the ISS stack

STS088-370-014 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, commander, closes the hatch to the International...

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NASA image: Wiseman in hatch between U.S. Lab and Node 1
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May 30, 2014

Wiseman in hatch between U.S. Lab and Node 1

ISS040-E-006565 (30 May 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, holds a beverage...

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NASA image: PLT Horbaugh at Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest
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Jul 21, 2001

PLT Horbaugh at Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest

STS104-E-5208 (20 July 2001) --- The final closing of the Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest was performed by...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029725 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029718 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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NASA image: PLT Horbaugh at Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest
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Jul 21, 2001

PLT Horbaugh at Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest

STS104-E-5206 (20 July 2001) --- The final closing of the Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest was performed by...

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NASA image: Guidoni in front of Node 1/Unity hatch
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Apr 27, 2001

Guidoni in front of Node 1/Unity hatch

ISS002-E-6128 (27 April 2001) --- Umberto Guidoni of the European Space Agency (ESA), STS-100 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Whitson and Nespoli prepare to open Node 2 hatch
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Oct 27, 2007

Whitson and Nespoli prepare to open Node 2 hatch

S120-E-006889 (27 Oct. 2007) --- Astronauts Peggy A. Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and European Space...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029722 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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NASA image: Poindexter enters ISS after Hatch Opening
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Feb 9, 2008

Poindexter enters ISS after Hatch Opening

S122-E-007032 (9 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, translates into the International Space...

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NASA image: Usachev in hatch at aft end of Service module
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Mar 22, 2001

Usachev in hatch at aft end of Service module

ISS002-E-5705 (22 March 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos drifts through the forward hatch of the...

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NASA image: Whitson and Nespoli open Node 2 hatch
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Oct 27, 2007

Whitson and Nespoli open Node 2 hatch

ISS016-E-006856 (27 Oct. 2007) --- NASA astronaut Peggy A. Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and European...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029719 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Hatch Opening
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Apr 20, 2017

Expedition 51 Hatch Opening

A view of the projection screens from the Tsenki Conference Hall shows live video feed of the Expedition 51 crew...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Hatch Opening
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Apr 20, 2017

Expedition 51 Hatch Opening

Elizabeth Fischer, wife of Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA, speaks to him by phone a few hours...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Hatch Opening
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Apr 20, 2017

Expedition 51 Hatch Opening

Elizabeth Fischer, wife of Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA, reacts as she sees Fischer enter the...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in Kibo following Hatch Opening
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May 16, 2010

Crewmembers in Kibo following Hatch Opening

ISS023-E-041799 (16 May 2010) --- Soon after initial hatch opening, four STS-132 crew members and Russian cosmonaut...

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NASA image: Antonelli and Wakata at hatch of Crew Lock
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Mar 21, 2009

Antonelli and Wakata at hatch of Crew Lock

S119-E-006956 (21 March 2009) --- NASA astronaut Tony Antonelli (left), STS-119 pilot; and Japan Aerospace...

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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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