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NASA image: MGS Contingency Science Passes
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Nov 10, 1997

MGS Contingency Science Passes

MGS Contingency Science Passes

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NASA image: Astronaut William S. McArthur in training for contingency EVA in WETF
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Sep 10, 1993

Astronaut William S. McArthur in training for contingency EVA in WETF

S93-43840 (6 Sept 1993) --- Astronaut William S. McArthur, mission specialist, participates in training for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Shannon Lucid in training for contingency EVA for STS-58 in WETF
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Apr 3, 1993

Astronaut Shannon Lucid in training for contingency EVA for STS-58 in WETF

S93-31697 (3 April 1993) --- Astronaut Shannon W. Lucid participates in training for contingency Extravehicular...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Astronaut William McArthur prepares for a training exercise
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Jul 20, 1993

Astronaut William McArthur prepares for a training exercise

S93-38679 (20 July 1993) --- Wearing a training version of the partial pressure launch and entry garment, astronaut...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers prepare for a training exercise
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Jul 20, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers prepare for a training exercise

S93-38675 (20 July 1993) --- Wearing training versions of the partial pressure launch and entry garment, astronauts...

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NASA image: Astronaut William McArthur prepares for a training exercise
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Jul 20, 1993

Astronaut William McArthur prepares for a training exercise

S93-38686 (20 July 1993) --- Wearing a training version of the partial pressure launch and entry garment, astronaut...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers prepare for a training exercise
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Jul 20, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers prepare for a training exercise

S93-38672 (20 July 1993) --- Wearing training versions of the partial pressure launch and entry garment, the STS-58...

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NASA image: Astronaut Linda Godwin during contingency EVA training in WETF
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Aug 17, 1993

Astronaut Linda Godwin during contingency EVA training in WETF

S93-41574 (17 Aug 1993) --- Astronaut Linda M. Godwin, payload commander, prepares to be submerged in a 25-feet deep...

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NASA image: STS-65 Mission Specialist Thomas in EMU prepares for WETF contingency EVA
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Mar 8, 1994

STS-65 Mission Specialist Thomas in EMU prepares for WETF contingency EVA

S94-29978 (8 March 1994) --- Astronaut Donald A. Thomas, mission specialist, prepares to be lowered into a 25-feet...

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NASA image: Novitskiy participates in a CHeCS medical contingency drill in the U.S. Laboratory
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Nov 26, 2012

Novitskiy participates in a CHeCS medical contingency drill in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-005260 (26 Nov. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, Expedition 34 flight engineer, participates in...

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NASA image: Shkaplerov participates in a CHeCS Medical Contingency Drill in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 16, 2011

Shkaplerov participates in a CHeCS Medical Contingency Drill in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-012600 (16 Dec. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, Expedition 30 flight engineer, participates...

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NASA image: STS-114 Mission Support - Photograph EVA Tile Repair Procedures for Contingency
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Jul 31, 2005

STS-114 Mission Support - Photograph EVA Tile Repair Procedures for Contingency

JSC2005-E-30949 (2005) --- NASA engineers Dana Weigel and Lora Bailey, along with astronauts David Wolf and Joe...

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NASA image: STS-65 Mission Specialist Thomas in EMU prepares for WETF contingency EVA
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Mar 8, 1994

STS-65 Mission Specialist Thomas in EMU prepares for WETF contingency EVA

S94-29981 (8 March 1994) --- Astronaut Donald A. Thomas, mission specialist, awaits his helmet as he prepares to be...

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NASA image: STS-65 Mission Specialist Thomas in EMU prepares for WETF contingency EVA
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Mar 8, 1994

STS-65 Mission Specialist Thomas in EMU prepares for WETF contingency EVA

S94-29976 (8 March 1994) --- Astronaut Donald A. Thomas, mission specialist, awaits his helmet as he prepares to be...

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NASA image: Ivanishin participates in a CHeCS Medical Contingency Drill in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 16, 2011

Ivanishin participates in a CHeCS Medical Contingency Drill in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-012604 (16 Dec. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin (foreground) and Anton Shkaplerov, both...

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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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