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NASA image: Ellen Ochoa floats through transfer tunnel from Spacehab
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Aug 30, 2016

Ellen Ochoa floats through transfer tunnel from Spacehab

STS096-364-002 (27 May - 6 June 1999) --- Astronaut Ellen Ochoa floats through the tunnel that connected the STS-96...

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NASA image: First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope (Official NASA Highlights)
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Jul 13, 2022

First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope (Official NASA Highlights)

Description: NASA revealed the first five full-color images and spectrographic data from the world's most powerful...

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NASA image: View of the ISS stack as seen during the fly-around by the STS-96 crew
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Apr 20, 2017

View of the ISS stack as seen during the fly-around by the STS-96 crew

S96-E-5220 (03 June 1999) --- The International Space Station (ISS), including the elements of the Zarya module and...

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NASA image: View of the ISS stack as seen during the fly-around by the STS-96 crew
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Jun 3, 1999

View of the ISS stack as seen during the fly-around by the STS-96 crew

S96-E-5219 (03 June 1999) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blue and white...

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NASA image: STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999
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Aug 12, 2008

STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999

S99-05968 (7 June 1999) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger, mission commander, speaks to crowd on hand at Ellington...

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NASA image: Astronauts Tamara Jernigan and Daniel Barry train in the NBL for STS-96
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Jan 15, 1999

Astronauts Tamara Jernigan and Daniel Barry train in the NBL for STS-96

S99-01054 (15 Jan 1999) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, mission specialist, uses a special tool during an...

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NASA image: STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999
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Aug 12, 2008

STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999

S99-05975 (7 June 1999) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan takes her turn at the lectern in Ellington Field's Hangar...

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NASA image: STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999
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Aug 12, 2008

STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999

S99-05971 (7 June 1999) --- Astronaut Rick D. Husband, pilot, speaks to crowd at Ellington Field following crew arrival.

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NASA image: View of the ISS stack as seen during the fly-around by the STS-96 crew
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Apr 20, 2017

View of the ISS stack as seen during the fly-around by the STS-96 crew

S96-E-5218 (3 June 1999) --- Partially silhouetted over clouds and a wide expanse of ocean waters, the unmanned...

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NASA image: STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999
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Aug 12, 2008

STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999

S99-05972 (7 June 1999) --- Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, mission specialist, speaks to crowd on hand at welcome ceremonies...

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NASA image: KSC-99pd0214
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Feb 11, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a payload Interface Verification Test (IVT) in the SPACEHAB Facility, STS-96...

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NASA image: Hubble Peers into the Heart of a Galactic Maelstrom
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Peers into the Heart of a Galactic Maelstrom

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows Messier 96, a spiral galaxy just over 35 million light-years away...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0212
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Feb 11, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a payload Interface Verification Test (IVT) in the SPACEHAB Facility, STS-96...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0600
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May 27, 1999

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In the white room prior to launch, STS-96 Commander Kent V. Rominger reaches to shake hands with Suit Technician...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0482
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Apr 29, 1999

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In the white room, an environmental chamber at Launch Pad 39B, Mission Specialist Ellen Ochoa (Ph.D.) gets help with...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0455
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Apr 27, 1999

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Under the guidance of Capt. Steve Kelly (left), with Space Gateway Support, STS-96 Mission Specialist Daniel Barry...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0447
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Apr 26, 1999

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After arriving at Kennedy on the T-38 jet aircraft in the background, the STS-96 crew pose for photographers at the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0454
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Apr 27, 1999

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At right, STS-96 Mission Specialist Tamara E. Jernigan (Ph.D.) practices driving the small armored personnel carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0446
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Apr 26, 1999

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After arriving at Kennedy on the T-38 jet aircraft in the background, the STS-96 crew take a few minutes to talk to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0531
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May 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crawler transporter moves Space Shuttle Discovery, with its external tank and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0449
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Apr 27, 1999

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STS-96 Mission Specialist Julie Payette (right) practices driving a small armored personnel carrier that is part of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0450
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Apr 27, 1999

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The STS-96 crew listen to Capt. Steve Kelly, with Space Gateway Support, who is assisting with emergency egress...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0532
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May 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Casting a giant shadow across the crawlerway, a crawler transporter slowly maneuvers...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0605
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May 27, 1999

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Before entering the orbiter Discovery, STS-96 Mission Specialist Tamara E. Jernigan is checked out in the white room...

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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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