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NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at 12:43:00 p.m. EDT.  On board are a crew of seven and more than 80 investigations developed by more than 200 scientists from 13 countries.  The IML-2 complement includes materials science, bioprocessing, space and radiation biology, and human physiology experiments that will be carried out over the course of the 14-day flight.  The commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-65 is Robert D. Cabana.  James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the payload commander is Richard J. Hieb; the three mission specialists are Carl E. Walz, Leroy Chiao and Donald A. Thomas.  Dr. Chiaki Mukai, representing NASDA, the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is the payload specialist.  Mukai becomes the first Japanese woman to fly into space.
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Jul 8, 1994

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at 12:43:00 p.m. EDT. On board are a crew of seven and more than 80 investigations developed by more than 200 scientists from 13 countries. The IML-2 complement includes materials science, bioprocessing, space and radiation biology, and human physiology experiments that will be carried out over the course of the 14-day flight. The commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-65 is Robert D. Cabana. James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the payload commander is Richard J. Hieb; the three mission specialists are Carl E. Walz, Leroy Chiao and Donald A. Thomas. Dr. Chiaki Mukai, representing NASDA, the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is the payload specialist. Mukai becomes the first Japanese woman to fly into space.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 27, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 8, 1994

Spacelab

Astronaut Carl E. Walz, mission specialist, flies through the second International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 22, 1992

Microgravity

STS-42, Astronauts Steve Oswald and Canadian Roberta Bondar working in IML-1 (International Microgravity Laboratory).

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 22, 1992

Microgravity

STS-42, Viewing earth with lots of snow, partial view of IML-1 (International Microgravity Laboratory) in cargo bay.

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 10, 1992

Microgravity

The image shows a test cell of Crystal Growth experiment inside the Vapor Crystal Growth System (VCGS) furnace...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 8, 1994

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-65) Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao (top) and Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 8, 1994

Spacelab

This is a Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-65) onboard photo of the second International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2)...

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NASA image: Documentation of the AFE (Aero Flight Experiment) - IML (International
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Sep 27, 1988

Documentation of the AFE (Aero Flight Experiment) - IML (International

Documentation of the AFE (Aero Flight Experiment) - IML (International Microgravity Laboratory) construction...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 3, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

This is an onboard photo of space shuttle Atlantis (STS-66) astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, in the International...

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NASA image: STS-65 Mission Specialist Walz in IML-2 spacelab aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Mission Specialist Walz in IML-2 spacelab aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS-65 Mission Specialist Carl E. Walz floats above center aisle equipment in the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 22, 1992

Spacelab

Onboard Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, payload commander, and Canadian payload...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronaut David Hilmers conducts a life science experiment by using the Biorack Glovebox (GBX)...

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NASA image: STS-65 crewmembers work at IML-2 Rack 5 Biorack (BR) aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 crewmembers work at IML-2 Rack 5 Biorack (BR) aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS-65 Mission Specialist (MS) Leroy Chiao (top) and MS Donald A. Thomas are seen at work in the International...

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NASA image: STS-42 MS/PLC Thagard and Payload Specialist Bondar work in IML-1 spacelab
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 MS/PLC Thagard and Payload Specialist Bondar work in IML-1 spacelab

STS042-11-016 (30 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, STS-42 missions specialist and payload commander, and...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronaut Roberta Bondar conducts a life science experiment by using the Biorack Glovebox (GBX)...

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NASA image: Official portrait of STS-42 IML-1 Payload Specialist Ulf D. Merbold
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Dec 11, 1991

Official portrait of STS-42 IML-1 Payload Specialist Ulf D. Merbold

S91-52649 (Nov 1991) ---- Astronaut Ulf Merbold, PhD, European Space Agency (ESA) Payload Specialist for STS-42,...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

The IML-1 mission was the first in a series of Shuttle flights dedicated to fundamental materials and life sciences...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 28, 1992

Around Marshall

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: STS-42 MS/PLC Norman E. Thagard adjusts Rack 10 FES equipment in IML-1 module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 MS/PLC Norman E. Thagard adjusts Rack 10 FES equipment in IML-1 module

STS042-05-006 (22-30 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, payload commander, performs the Fluids Experiment...

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NASA image: STS-42 crewmembers work in the IML-1 module located in OV-103's payload bay
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 crewmembers work in the IML-1 module located in OV-103's payload bay

STS042-201-009 (22-30 Jan 1992) --- Canadian Roberta L. Bondar, payload specialist representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1994

Spacelab

Astronaut Donald Thomas conducts the Fertilization and Embryonic Development of Japanese Newt in Space (AstroNewt)...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1994

Spacelab

Astronaut Donald Thomas conducts the Fertilization and Embryonic Development of Japanese Newt in Space (AstroNewt)...

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NASA image: STS-42 IML-1 spacelab (SL) module and SL tunnel in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 IML-1 spacelab (SL) module and SL tunnel in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS042-25-027 (30 Jan 1992) --- STS-42 International Microgravity Laboratory 1 (IML-1) Spacelab module and Spacelab...

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