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NASA image: HTV-9 Capture
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May 26, 2020

HTV-9 Capture

Coverage of ISS capture of JAXA's HTV-9 cargo vehicle.

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NASA image: HTV-6 Capture/Berthing
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Dec 13, 2016

HTV-6 Capture/Berthing

iss050e015683 (Dec. 13, 2016) --- JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) H-II Transfer Vehicle-6, also known as...

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NASA image: Astronauts Kimiya Yui and Zena Cardman train inside the cupola to use the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Oct 17, 2025

Astronauts Kimiya Yui and Zena Cardman train inside the cupola to use the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e0886350 (Oct. 17, 2025) --- Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Kimiya Yui of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: HTV approach
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV approach

iss020e041303 (Sept. 17, 2009) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm reaches out to grapple the Japanese H-II Transfer...

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NASA image: HTV approach
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV approach

iss020e041309 (Sept. 17, 2009) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm grapples the Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)...

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NASA image: iss056e195856
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Sep 27, 2018

iss056e195856

iss056e195856 (Sept. 27, 2018) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle-7 (HTV-7) from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: iss056e195827
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Sep 27, 2018

iss056e195827

iss056e195853 (Sept. 27, 2018) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle-7 (HTV-7) from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: iss063e017123
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May 25, 2020

iss063e017123

iss063e017123 (May 25, 2020) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle-9 (HTV-9) from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)...

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NASA image: iss056e195853
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Sep 27, 2018

iss056e195853

iss056e195853 (Sept. 27, 2018) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle-7 (HTV-7) from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach and Grapple
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach and Grapple

ISS032-E-010832 (27 July 2012) --- The International Space Station’s Canadarm2 grapples the unpiloted Japan...

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NASA image: Yui and Lindgren in U.S. lab with SSRMS controls
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Aug 12, 2015

Yui and Lindgren in U.S. lab with SSRMS controls

ISS044E053899 (08/12/2015) --- Expedition 44 crew members Kimiya Yui (left) of JAXA and NASA astronaut Kjell...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach and Grapple
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach and Grapple

ISS032-E-010834 (27 July 2012) --- The International Space Station’s Canadarm2 grapples the unpiloted Japan...

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NASA image: The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft is pictured in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Oct 29, 2025

The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft is pictured in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e0988465 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: iss056e195835
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Sep 27, 2018

iss056e195835

iss056e195835 (Sept. 27, 2018) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle-7 (HTV-7) from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: iss063e020483
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May 29, 2020

iss063e020483

iss063e020483 (May 29, 2020) --- JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) H-II Transfer Vehicle-9 (HTV-9) is...

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NASA image: Yui and Lindgren in U.S. lab with SSRMS controls
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Aug 12, 2015

Yui and Lindgren in U.S. lab with SSRMS controls

ISS044E053933 (08/18/2015) --- Expedition 44 crew members NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren (right) and JAXA astronaut...

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NASA image: iss063e017103
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May 25, 2020

iss063e017103

iss063e017103 (May 25, 2020) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle-9 (HTV-9) from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)...

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NASA image: iss063e020213
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May 25, 2020

iss063e020213

iss063e020213 (May 29, 2020) --- JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) H-II Transfer Vehicle-9 (HTV-9) is...

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NASA image: The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Oct 29, 2025

The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss073e0988452 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Oct 29, 2025

The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss073e0988464 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 FE Hoshide poses for a photo in the Cupola
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Jul 27, 2012

Expedition 32 FE Hoshide poses for a photo in the Cupola

ISS032-E-010583 (27 July 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide is pictured near the...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 FE Acaba poses for a photo in the Cupola
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Jul 27, 2012

Expedition 32 FE Acaba poses for a photo in the Cupola

ISS032-E-010613 (27 July 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba is pictured in the International Space Station?s Cupola...

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NASA image: HTV3 Approach
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Jul 27, 2012

HTV3 Approach

ISS032-E-010609 (27 July 2012) --- As seen through windows in the Cupola, the station's Canadarm2 robotic arm moves...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 Crew Members monitor HTV-3 Approach
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Jul 27, 2012

Expedition 32 Crew Members monitor HTV-3 Approach

ISS032-E-010672 (27 July 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba (foreground) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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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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