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NASA image: Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Maintenance
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Jul 2, 2014

Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Maintenance

Internal view of Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) taken during maintenance by the Expedition 40 crew.

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NASA image: Ford works IFM on WHC
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Nov 6, 2012

Ford works IFM on WHC

ISS033-E-018790 (6 Nov. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford, Expedition 33 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Hadfield during WHC maintenance in the Node 3
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Jan 9, 2013

Hadfield during WHC maintenance in the Node 3

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE), during Waste and Hygiene...

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NASA image: Hadfield performs WHC overhaul in the Node 3
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Jan 9, 2013

Hadfield performs WHC overhaul in the Node 3

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),performing Waste and Hygiene...

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NASA image: Marshburn removes and replaces the WHC pre-treat tank during in-flight maintenance
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Feb 11, 2013

Marshburn removes and replaces the WHC pre-treat tank during in-flight maintenance

ISS034-E-045742 (11 Feb. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, removes and replaces...

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NASA image: Marshburn removing and replacing the WHC piping during routine maintenance
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Jan 3, 2013

Marshburn removing and replacing the WHC piping during routine maintenance

ISS034-E-031142 (3 Jan. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, removes and replaces...

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NASA image: Burbank performs the WHC Yearly Maintenance in the Node 3
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Jan 11, 2012

Burbank performs the WHC Yearly Maintenance in the Node 3

ISS030-E-032750 (11 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 flight commander, performs the Waste...

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NASA image: How to use the Bathroom in Space
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Oct 6, 2020

How to use the Bathroom in Space

One of the most frequent questions we get about life on Space Station is how to use the toilet…Here’s a quick look...

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NASA image: WHC Maintenance
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Apr 28, 2009

WHC Maintenance

ISS019-E-011471 (28 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: WHC Maintenance
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Apr 28, 2009

WHC Maintenance

ISS019-E-011464 (28 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: WHC Liquid Carryover Issue
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Jan 7, 2016

WHC Liquid Carryover Issue

ISS046e005831 (01/07/2016) --- Expedition 46 Commander and NASA astronaut Scott Kelly works to clean up a leak in...

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NASA image: Cassidy performs WHC IFM
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Aug 26, 2013

Cassidy performs WHC IFM

ISS036-E-036842 (25 Aug. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, enters data in a...

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NASA image: WHC Dose pump R&R
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Oct 2, 2012

WHC Dose pump R&R

ISS033-E-009153 (2 Oct. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 33 flight...

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NASA image: Marshburn updates software on the WHC UPA in the Node 3
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Jan 17, 2013

Marshburn updates software on the WHC UPA in the Node 3

ISS034-E-031130 (17 Jan. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, updates software on...

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NASA image: Marshburn updates software on the WHC UPA in the Node 3
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Jan 17, 2013

Marshburn updates software on the WHC UPA in the Node 3

ISS034-E-031133 (17 Jan. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, updates software on...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 FE Williams removes an EDV-U from the US WHC
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Oct 30, 2009

Expedition 21 FE Williams removes an EDV-U from the US WHC

ISS021-E-016912 (30 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 21 flight engineer, works with the...

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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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