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ISS003-316-022 (17 September 2001) --- The Russian Docking Compartment named Pirs, the Russian word for pier, approaches the International Space...

The Russian Docking Compartment named Pirs, the Russian word for pier, approaches the International Space Station (ISS). The Pirs will provide a docking port for future Russian spacecraft as well as an airlock for extravehicular activities (EVA).

ISS003-303-034 (12 November 2001) --- Cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov, Expedition Three flight engineer, works near the International Space Station (ISS)...

Cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov, Expedition Three flight engineer, works near the International Space Station (ISS) during the third Expedition Three session of extravehicular activity (EVA).

iss070e037585 (Dec. 11, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flught Engineer Loral O'Hara shows off research hardware supporting the...

NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flught Engineer Loral O'Hara shows off research hardware supporting the UMAMI, or Understanding of Microgravity on Animal-Microbe Interaction, space biology experiment. O'Hara is holdng the Avanced Space Experiment Processor (ADSEP) Fluid Processing Cassette (FPC) that supports the observation of the effects of spaceflight on the molecular and chemical interactions between beneficial microbes and their animal hosts.

iss070e036527 (Dec. 2, 2023) --- In 2022, astronaut Frank Rubio accidentally lost track of two tomatoes that had broken off...

In 2022, astronaut Frank Rubio accidentally lost track of two tomatoes that had broken off a tomato plant and were bagged during a plant check for the eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System (XROOTS) experiment he conducted during his record-breaking 371-day stay aboard the space station. XROOTS uses hydroponic and aeroponic techniques to grow plants without soil or other growth media and could provide suitable solutions for plant systems needed for future space exploration missions. Expedition 70 crewmembers found the lost tomato nearly a year after the initial disappearance. The rouge fruit was found in a plastic bag dehydrated and slightly squished but with no visible microbial or fungal growth.

iss070e037002 (Dec. 8, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli processes bacteria samples inside the Kibo...

NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli processes bacteria samples inside the Kibo laboratory module’s Life Science Glovebox to learn how to control microbial growth in microgravity. The Bacteria Adhesion and Corrosion experiment is exploring how to identify and disinfect microbes that can contaminate spacecraft systems and affect crew health.

iss070e036986 (Dec. 8, 2023) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Commander Andreas Mogensen works on the Aquamembrane-3...

Andreas Mogenson looks at the camera while working on an orange box with several tubes sticking out of it floating next to him.

iss070e036745 (Dec. 7, 2023) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Satoshi Furukawa installs a...

JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Satoshi Furukawa installs a multipurpose experiment platform for placement inside the Kibo laboratory module's airlock.

STS104-E-5225 (21 July 2001) --- A crew member used a digital still camera to take a picture of members of...

A crew member used a digital still camera to take a picture of members of the Expedition Two crew at work in the Destiny laboratory. Within the final three weeks of their habitation aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms, flight engineers, both performed important maneuvers with the Canadarm2, Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS), during the STS-104 mission. Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two commander, is out of frame.

STS104-E-5223 (21 July 2001) --- A crew member used a digital still camera to take a picture of members of...

A crew member used a digital still camera to take a picture of members of the Expedition Two crew in the Destiny laboratory. Within the final three weeks of their habitation aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms, flight engineers, both performed important maneuvers with the Canadarm2, Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS), during the STS-104 mission. Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two commander, is out of frame.

STS100-396-007 (19 April - 1 May 2001) --- Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, mission specialist, works with cables associated with the...

Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, mission specialist, works with cables associated with the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) or Canadarm2 during one of two days of extravehicular activity (EVA). Parazynski shared both space walks with astronaut Chris A. Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

STS100-395-017 (19 April - 1 May 2001) --- A close look at the window in this picture of the Destiny...

A close look at the window in this picture of the Destiny laboratory reveals the faces of astronauts Susan J. Helms and James S. Voss, flight engineers for the Expedition Two mission. One of the two STS-100 space walkers--astronauts Scott E. Parazynski and Chris A. Hadfield--exposed the image with a 35mm camera on one of two days of extravehicular activity (EVA) during the STS-100 mission.

STS100-390-021 (28 April 2001) --- Astronauts James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms work at the controls of the new...

Astronauts James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms work at the controls of the new Canadian-built space station robotic arm as a historic "first" takes place in Earth orbit. The robotics "handshake in space" occurred as the Canadarm2 transferred its launch cradle over to Endeavour's Canadian-built remote manipulator system (RMS) robotic arm, with astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, mission specialist representing the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), at the controls on the flight deck of the shuttle.

STS100-347-025 (28 April 2001) --- A Canadian "handshake in space" occurred on April 28, 2001 as the Canadian-built space station...

A Canadian "handshake in space" occurred on April 28, 2001 as the Canadian-built space station robotic arm transferred its launch cradle over to Endeavour's Canadian-built robotic arm. A Canadian mission specialist--astronaut Chris A. Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)--was also instrumental in the activity as he was at the controls of the original robot arm from his post on the aft flight deck of the shuttle.

STS100-347-007 (28 April 2001) --- A Canadian "handshake in space" occurred on April 28, 2001 as the Canadian-built space station...

A Canadian "handshake in space" occurred on April 28, 2001 as the Canadian-built space station robotic arm (right) transferred its launch cradle over to Endeavour's Canadian-built robotic arm. A Canadian mission specialist--astronaut Chris A. Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)--was also instrumental in the activity as he was at the controls of the original robot arm from his post on the aft flight deck of the shuttle.

STS104-E-5234 (21 July 2001) --- A crew member used a digital still camera to take a picture of astronaut James...

A crew member used a digital still camera to take a picture of astronaut James F. Reilly in the airlock at the completion of the final STS-104 extravehicular activity (EVA).

STS104-E-5157 (17 July 2001) --- Astronaut Charles O. Hobaugh, STS-104 pilot, looks over a reference manual in the Quest Airlock...

Astronaut Charles O. Hobaugh, STS-104 pilot, looks over a reference manual in the Quest Airlock aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The image was recorded with a digital still camera.

STS104-E-5126 (16 July 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two commander, appears surrounded by food in the Zvezda service...

STS104-E-5126 (16 July 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two commander, appears surrounded by food in the Zvezda service module aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Representing Rosaviakosmos, Usachev, commander, along with two astronauts, are hosting the STS-104 crew of astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). The image was recorded with a digital still camera.

STS104-E-5121 (16 July 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two commander, organizes different kinds of food in the Zvezda...

Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two commander, organizes different kinds of food in the Zvezda service module aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Representing Rosaviakosmos, Usachev, commander, along with two astronauts, are hosting the STS-104 crew of astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). The image was recorded with a digital still camera.

S104-E-5114 (16 July 2001) --- Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist, looks over the Canadarm2, Space Station Remote Manipulator System...

Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist, looks over the Canadarm2, Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS), control station in the Destiny laboratory during STS-104's visit to the International Space Station (ISS).

S104-E-5108 (16 July 2001) --- James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist, reads over a checklist in the hatchway of the...

James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist, reads over a checklist in the hatchway of the newly installed Quest Airlock. In the background, cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos, Expedition Two mission commander, is working in Unity Node 1.

STS104-E-5188 (20 July 2001) --- The Expedition Two crew poses for an in-flight portrait in the newly- delivered Quest Airlock...

The Expedition Two crew poses for an in-flight portrait in the newly- delivered Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS). Flanked by two extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) space suits, are, from left, Susan J. Helms, Yury V. Usachev and James S. Voss. Usachev is commander and Voss and Helms are both flight engineers. This image was recorded by one of the visiting STS-104 crew members using a digital still camera.

STS104-E-5178 (20 July 2001) --- Seven astronauts and a cosmonaut representing Rosaviakosmos take a break in joint activities involving the...

Seven astronauts and a cosmonaut representing Rosaviakosmos take a break in joint activities involving the Expedition Two and STS-104 crews to pose for an inflight portrait in the newly delivered Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS). Charles O. Hobaugh is in front. On the second row are, from the left, James F. Reilly, Steven W. Lindsey, Yury V. Usachev and Michael L. Gernhardt. In the rear are astronauts Janet L. Kavandi, James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms. Usachev, commander; along with Voss and Helms, both flight engineers, comprise the Expedition Two crew. Lindsey is STS-104 commander, with Hobaugh serving as pilot. Kavandi, STS-104 flight engineer, is joined by Gernhardt and Reilly as mission specialists on the mission. This image was recorded with a digital still camera.

STS104-E-5177 (20 July 2001) --- Seven astronauts and a cosmonaut representing Rosaviakosmos take a break in joint activities involving the...

Seven astronauts and a cosmonaut representing Rosaviakosmos take a break in joint activities involving the Expedition Two and STS-104 crews to pose for an in-flight portrait in the newly delivered Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS). Flanked by two extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) space suits, Charles O. Hobaugh is in front. On the second row are, from the left, James F. Reilly, Steven W. Lindsey, Yury V. Usachev and Michael L. Gernhardt. In the rear are Janet L. Kavandi, James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms. Usachev, commander; along with Voss and Helms, both flight engineers, comprise the Expedition Two crew. Lindsey is STS-104 commander, with Hobaugh serving as pilot. Kavandi, STS-104 flight engineer, is joined by Gernhardt and Reilly as mission specialists on the mission. This image was recorded with a digital still camera.

STS104-E-5166 (19 July 2001) --- Astronaut James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist, looks over some supplies in the Quest Airlock...

Astronaut James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist, looks over some supplies in the Quest Airlock aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Reilly is one of two assigned space walkers on the STS-104 mission. The third and final scheduled extravehicular activity (EVA) is to utilize the new airlock, marking its first ever usage. The image was recorded with a digital still camera.

STS104-E-5164 (19 July 2001) --- Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, STS-104 mission specialist, floats in the Quest Airlock prior to getting...

Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, STS-104 mission specialist, floats in the Quest Airlock prior to getting suited for the second of three scheduled STS-104 space walks to work on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). The image was recorded with a digital still camera.

S104-E-5053 (14 July 2001) --- Soon after their ingress into the International Space Station (ISS), STS-104 crewmembers pose for a...

Soon after their ingress into the International Space Station (ISS), STS-104 crewmembers pose for a photograph with Expedition Two crewmembers in the Zvezda Service Module. From left to right are: James S. Voss, Expedition Two flight engineer; Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer; Michael L. Gernhardt, STS-104 mission specialist; Steven W. Lindsey, STS-104 mission commander; Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist; and James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist.

STS104-E-5040 (14 July 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS) almost fills this digital still camera's frame as the Space...

The International Space Station (ISS) almost fills this digital still camera's frame as the Space Shuttle Atlantis closes in for docking.

STS104-E-5027 (14 July 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS), with the Expedition Two crew onboard, awaits its rendezvous with...

The International Space Station (ISS), with the Expedition Two crew onboard, awaits its rendezvous with the Space Shuttle Atlantis. The picture was made with a digital still camera from the shuttle's aft flight deck.

S98-04127 (May 28, 1998) --- Astronaut Susan Helms, a member of the second crew that will live aboard the International...

Astronaut Susan Helms, a member of the second crew that will live aboard the International Space Station, gathers firewood during Soyuz winter survival training in March 1998 near Star City, Russia. With Helms on the second station crew are Commander Yuri Usachev of Russia and U.S. astronaut Jim Voss.

S104-E-5104 (16 July 2001) --- Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist, connects cables and hoses from the newly installed Quest...

Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist, connects cables and hoses from the newly installed Quest Airlock to Unity Node 1. Other STS-104 and Expedition Two crewmembers are visible in the background working in the Airlock.

S104-E-5092 (16 July 2001) --- Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer, talks to amateur radio operators on Earth from...

Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer, talks to amateur radio operators on Earth from the HAM radio workstation in the Zarya module of the International Space Station (ISS).

S104-E-5078 (15 July 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two mission commander, and Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist,...

Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two mission commander, and Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist, pose in front of the crewlock endcone of the newly installed Quest Airlock. Usachev represents Rosaviakosmos.

S104-E-5065 (15 July 2001) --- The newly-installed Canadarm2, Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS), controlled by Susan J. Helms, Expedition...

The newly-installed Canadarm2, Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS), controlled by Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer, maneuvers the Quest Airlock in the proper position to be mated onto the starboard side of Unity Node 1 during the first extravehicular activity (EVA) of the STS-104 mission. The Earth backdrops this image, exposed with a digital still camera.

S104-E-5057 (14 July 2001) --- Soon after their ingress into the International Space Station (ISS), the STS-104 crewmembers pose for...

Soon after their ingress into the International Space Station (ISS), the STS-104 crewmembers pose for a photograph with the Expedition Two crewmembers in the Zvezda Service Module. From left to right are: back row - Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer; Michael L. Gernhardt, STS-104 mission specialist; Steven W. Lindsey, STS-104; James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist; middle row - Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two mission commander; Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist; front row - James S. Voss, Expedition Two flight engineer; and Charles O. Hobaugh, STS-104 pilot. Usachev represents Rosaviakosmos.

S104-E-5055 (14 July 2001) --- Soon after their ingress into the International Space Station (ISS), STS-104 crewmembers pose for a...

Soon after their ingress into the International Space Station (ISS), STS-104 crewmembers pose for a photograph with Expedition Two crewmembers in the Zvezda Service Module. From left to right are: back row - Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer; Michael L. Gernhardt, STS-104 mission specialist; Steven W. Lindsey, STS-104 mission commander; James F. Reilly, STS-104 mission specialist; front row - Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two mission commander; and Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist. Usachev represents Rosaviakosmos.

iss070e036249 (Dec. 6, 2023) --- The seven-member Expedition 70 crew poses for a portrait inside the International Space Station's Kibo...

The seven-member Expedition 70 crew poses for a portrait inside the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory module. In the front row (from left) are, Commander Andreas Mogensen from ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA Flight Engineers Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara. In the back are, Roscosmos Flight Engineers Nikolai Chub, Konstantin Borisov, and Oleg Kononenko; and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Flight Engineer Satoshi Furukawa.

iss070e035253 (Dec. 4, 2023) --- The waning gibbous Moon is pictured just above Earth's horizon in this photograph from the...

The waning gibbous Moon is pictured just above Earth's horizon in this photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 262 miles above a cloudy central Asia.

iss070e036564 (Dec. 2, 2023) -- In the foreground, the golden cymbal-shaped solar array of Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft is partially...

iss070e036564 (Dec. 2, 2023) -- In the foreground, the golden cymbal-shaped solar array of Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft is partially illuminated by the Sun and shadowed by other exterior station hardware. Below it, the teal waters of the Bahamas create a contrasting backdrop. The International Space Station was orbiting 259 miles above as this image was taken.

iss070e036437 (Nov. 26, 2023) -- Maipo, a stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains bordering Chile and Argentina, is highlighted by snow...

iss070e036437 (Nov. 26, 2023) -- Maipo, a stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains bordering Chile and Argentina, is highlighted by snow cover as the International Space Station orbited 265 miles above. Just east of the mountains peak (near the top of the image) lies Laguna del Diamante, covered in ice.

iss070e036696 (Dec. 5, 2023) -- In the center of the ring-shaped Lake Manicouagan lies René-Levasseur Island, formed by a crater...

iss070e036696 (Dec. 5, 2023) -- In the center of the ring-shaped Lake Manicouagan lies René-Levasseur Island, formed by a crater that impacted what is now Canada 214 million years ago. Sometimes called the "Eye of Québec," the lake circles roughly 750-square-miles (1,940-square-kiliometers) around. As the International Space Station soared 262 miles above Québec, this image was taken.