Space Station Freedom option A showing two Soyuz Assured Crew Return Vehicle (ACRV) capsules docked at berthing ports.

ISS006-E-48631 (28 April 2003) --- The Soyuz TMA-2 spacecraft, which carried the Expedition 7 crew, is docked to the functional cargo block (FGB) nadir port on the International Space Station (ISS).

iss072e031300 (Oct. 7, 2024) -- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft, docked to the forward-facing port of the International Space Station's Harmony module, was photographed as the orbiting lab soared 258 miles above the state of Colorado.

Pictured here is the forward docking port on the International Space Station's (ISS) Destiny Laboratory as seen by one of the STS-111 crewmembers from the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour just prior to docking. In June 2002, STS-111 provided the Space Station with a new crew, Expedition Five, replacing Expedition Four after remaining a record-setting 196 days in space. Three spacewalks enabled the STS-111 crew to accomplish additional mission objectives: the delivery and installation of a new platform for the ISS robotic arm, the Mobile Base System (MBS) which is an important part of the Station's Mobile Servicing System allowing the robotic arm to travel the length of the Station; the replacement of a wrist roll joint on the Station's robotic arm; and unloading supplies and science experiments form the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module, which made its third trip to the orbital outpost. The STS-111 mission, the 14th Shuttle mission to visit the ISS, was launched on June 5, 2002 and landed June 19, 2002.

iss071e256593 (July 1, 2024) --- The Milky Way appears in the vastness of space behind the dimly lit SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft docked to the Harmony module's space-facing port on the International Space Station.

JSC2006-E-15533 (April 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of April 26, 2006. This angle shows the port side view of the orbiting complex. Progress 21 resupply vehicle docks to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Soyuz 12 is docked to the Zarya Module nadir port and Progress 20 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2006-E-40784 (September 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Sept. 20, 2006. This angle shows the port side view of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) spacecraft, transporting the Expedition 14 crew, docks to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Progress 22 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 12 (TMA-8) is docked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

JSC2009-E-228627 (November 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Nov. 12, 2009. The Russian Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2) docks to the Zvezda Service Module?s zenith port. Progress 35 resupply vehicle is docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 19 (TMA-15) remains linked to the Zarya nadir port and Soyuz 20 (TMA-16) remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port.

JSC2006-E-06374 (March 2006) --- Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of March 31, 2006. This angle shows the port side view of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 12, transporting the Expedition 13 crew, docks to the Zarya Module nadir port. Soyuz 11 remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port and Progress 20 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

iss064e033741 (Feb. 17, 2021) --- Russia's uncrewed ISS Progress 77 resupply ship is pictured approaching its docking port on the International Space Station's Pirs docking compartment. A thruster is seen firing during an "impulse" burn to fine tune the spacecraft's path toward its docking port.

ISS014-E-05015 (28 Sept. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter, Expedition 14 flight engineer, photographed near a docking port in the Pirs Docking Compartment of the International Space Station. A probe-and-cone docking mechanism is visible in the port.

JSC2009-E-228628 (December 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Dec. 1, 2009. Soyuz 19 (TMA-15) undocks from the Zarya nadir port. Progress 35 resupply vehicle is docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 20 (TMA-16) remains linked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port. The Russian Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2) is docked to the Zvezda?s zenith port.

JSC2009-E-205680 (September 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Sept 21, 2009. Progress 34 resupply vehicle undocks from the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port. Soyuz 18 (TMA-14) remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 19 (TMA-15) remains linked to the Zarya nadir port. Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) remains docked to the Harmony node?s nadir port.

JSC2009-E-205679 (September 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Sept 17, 2009. Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) is berthed to the Harmony node?s nadir port. Soyuz 18 (TMA-14) remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 19 (TMA-15) remains linked to the Zarya nadir port. Progress 34 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port.

JSC2006-E-06376 (April 2006) --- Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of April 8, 2006. This angle shows the port side view of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 11 undocks from the Zvezda Service Module aft port, returning the Expedition 12 crew to Earth. Soyuz 12 is docked to the Zarya Module nadir port and Progress 20 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2007-E-51288 (October 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of Oct. 21, 2007. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 14 (TMA-10) undocks from the Zvezda Service Module aft port -- returning the Expedition 15 crew and spaceflight participant. Soyuz 15 (TMA-11) is docked to the Zarya nadir port and Progress 26 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2004-E-44836 (October 2004) --- Computer generated version of a port side view of the International Space Station, as it appeared on October 15, 2004. The newly arrived Soyuz 9 docks to Pirs aft port with the Expedition 10 crew aboard. Soyuz 8 is docked to the Zarya nadir port. Resupply vehicle Progress 15 remains docked to aft end of Zvezda Service Module.

JSC2006-E-23388 (June 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of June 19, 2006. This angle shows the port side view of the orbiting complex. Progress 20 resupply vehicle undocks from the Pirs Docking Compartment. Progress 21 remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port and Soyuz 12 remains docked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

JSC2007-E-39134 (August 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Aug. 5, 2007. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Progress 26 resupply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Progress 25 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port and Soyuz 14 (TMA-10) remains linked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

JSC2009-E-215176 (October 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Oct. 17, 2009. Progress 35 resupply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 20 (TMA-16) is docked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port and Soyuz 19 (TMA-15) remains linked to the Zarya nadir port. The Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) is berthed to the Harmony node?s nadir port.

JSC2007-E-23730 (May 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of May 15, 2007. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Progress 25 resupply vehicle docks to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Soyuz 14 (TMA-10) remains docked to the Zarya Module nadir port and Progress 24 resupply vehicle remains linked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2007-E-51287 (October 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of Oct. 12, 2007. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 15 (TMA-11) docks to the Zarya nadir port -- transporting the Expedition 16 crew and spaceflight participant to the station. Progress 26 resupply vehicle is linked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 14 (TMA-10) remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port.

iss071e403651 (July 21, 2024) --- The 57.7-foot-long Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from the International Space Station's Harmony module as the orbital outpost soared 261 miles above the coast of Peru. Partially obscured in the top background, is the Boeing Starliner spacecraft docked to Harmony's forward port.

JSC2007-E-44665 (August 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of Aug. 30, 2007. This angle shows the starboard side of the orbiting complex. The Pressurized Mating Adapter-3 (PMA-3) relocates from the Unity node port docking mechanism to its nadir docking mechanism. During the STS-118 mission, the Starboard 5 (S5) truss segment and External Stowage Platform (ESP-3) were added; and the Port 6 (P6) forward radiator was retracted. Progress 26 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Progress 25 resupply vehicle is docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Soyuz 14 (TMA-10) remains linked to the Zarya nadir port.

JSC2009-E-283060 (December 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Dec. 22, 2009. Soyuz 21 (TMA-17) docks to the Zarya nadir port, bringing NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi, all Expedition 22 flight engineers, to the ISS. Progress 35 resupply vehicle is docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 20 (TMA-16) remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port. The Russian Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2) is linked to the Zvezda?s zenith port.

iss068e017228 (Oct. 14, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endurance crew ship is pictured docked to the forward port of the International Space Station's Harmony module. Endurance was photographed from a window inside the Dragon Freedom crew ship docked to Harmony's space-facing port. Credit: JAXA/Koichi Wakata

JSC2004-E-33196 (July 2004) --- This artist's rendering depicts the port side of the International Space Station following activities of July 30, 2004. The resupply vehicle Progress 14 is now docked to the aft end of the Zvezda Service Module. Soyuz 8 is docked to the FGB Zarya's nadir port.

JSC2004-E-35556 (August 2004) --- This artist's rendering depicts the port side of the International Space Station following activities of August 14, 2004. The resupply vehicle Progress 15 docks to the aft end of the Zvezda Service Module. Soyuz 8 is docked to the FGB Zarya's nadir port.

JSC2004-E-23119 (May 2004) --- This artist's rendering depicts the port side of the International Space Station following activities of May 27, 2004. The resupply vehicle Progress 14 is now docked to the aft end of the Zvezda Service Module. Soyuz 8 is docked to the FGB Zarya's nadir port.

iss073e0427628 (Aug. 8, 2025) --- From one Dragon to another: A view of the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft docked to the forward port of the International Space Station's Harmony module, captured from a window aboard another Dragon spacecraft docked to Harmony’s space-facing port.

JSC2004-E-18459 (April 2004) --- This artist's rendering depicts the port side of the International Space Station following the April 21, 2004 docking of the Soyuz 8 to the nadir port of the Zarya module. Soyuz 7 is docked to Pirs and the Progress 13 resupply vehicle is linked to the aft end of the Zvezda Service Module.

iss071e265103 (July 3, 2024) --- Boeing's Starliner spacecraft that launched NASA's Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station is pictured docked to the Harmony module's forward port. This view is from a window on the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft docked to the port adjacent to the Starliner.

iss071e265073_stk (July 3, 2024) --- Boeing's Starliner spacecraft that launched NASA's Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station is pictured docked to the Harmony module's forward port. This view is from a window on the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft docked to the port adjacent to the Starliner.

iss067e014471 (April 12, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endurance crew ship is pictured from a window aboard the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour crew ship. Endurance is docked to the Harmony module's forward-facing port while Endeavour is docked to Harmony's space-facing port on the International Space Station.

JSC2006-E-15534 (April 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of April 26, 2006. This angle shows the starboard side view of the orbiting complex. Progress 21 resupply vehicle docks to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Soyuz 12 is docked to the Zarya Module nadir port and Progress 20 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2005-E-48607 (December 2005) --- Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Dec. 23, 2005. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Progress 20 resupply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 11 remains docked to the nadir port of the Zarya Module and Progress 19 resupply vehicle remains docked to the aft end of the Zvezda Service Module.

JSC2010-E-015811 (February 2010) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Feb. 4, 2010. Progress 36 resupply vehicle docks to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Soyuz 20 (TMA-16) is docked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2). Soyuz 21 (TMA-17) is linked to the Zarya nadir port and Progress 35 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2006-E-06375 (March 2006) --- Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of March 31, 2006. This angle shows the starboard side view of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 12, transporting the Expedition 13 crew, docks to the Zarya Module nadir port. Soyuz 11 remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port and Progress 20 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2006-E-23391 (June 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of June 26, 2006. This angle shows the starboard side view of the orbiting complex. Progress 22 resupply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Progress 21 remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port and Soyuz 12 remains docked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

JSC2006-E-40785 (September 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Sept. 20, 2006. This angle shows the starboard side view of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) spacecraft, transporting the Expedition 14 crew, docks to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Progress 22 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 12 (TMA-8) is docked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

On Oct. 10, 2021, NASA's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) instrument captured an image of over 70 ships waiting to dock and unload at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, due to a supply-chain crunch. The image covers an area of 14 by 16 miles (23 by 25 kilometers). https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA24902

JSC2007-E-09333 (February 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Feb 4, 2007. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. P6 starboard and aft photovoltaic radiators (PVR) are retracted and the P6 forward PVR remains deployed. Progress 24 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Progress 23 stays connected to the Zvezda Service Module aft port and Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) remains linked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

JSC2007-E-15239 (March 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of March 27, 2007. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Progress 23 resupply vehicle undocks from the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Progress 24 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) remains linked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

JSC2006-E-45448 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Oct. 26, 2006. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Progress 23 resupply vehicle docks to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) is connected to Zarya Module nadir port and Progress 22 resupply vehicle remains linked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2006-E-43324 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Oct. 10, 2006. This angle shows the port side view of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) relocates from the Zvezda Service Module aft port to the Zarya Module nadir port. Progress 22 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2006-E-06372 (March 2006) --- Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of March 20, 2006. This angle shows the port side view of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 11 undocks from the Zarya Module nadir port and relocates to the Zvezda Service Module aft port to prepare for the arrival of Expedition 13. Progress 20 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2007-E-47328 (September 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of Sept. 27, 2007. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 14 (TMA-10) undocks from the Zarya nadir port and relocates to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Progress 26 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2007-E-02932 (January 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Jan. 19, 2007. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Progress 24 resupply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Progress 23 remains connected to the Zvezda Service Module aft port and Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) remains linked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

JSC2004-E-44834 (October 2004) --- Computer generated version of a port side view of the International Space Station, as it's scheduled to appear on October 23, 2004. Soyuz 9 is docked to Pirs aft port. Soyuz 8 now undocked from Zarya nadir port with the exiting Expedition 9 crew. Resupply vehicle Progress 15 remains docked to aft end of Zvezda Service Module.

JSC2007-E-39133 (August 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Aug. 1, 2007. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Progress 24 resupply vehicle undocks from the Pirs Docking Compartment. Progress 25 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port and Soyuz 14 (TMA-10) remains linked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

JSC2007-E-45918 (September 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of Sept. 18, 2007. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. Progress 25 resupply vehicle undocks from the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Progress 26 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 14 (TMA-10) spacecraft remains linked to the Zarya nadir port.

JSC2010-E-008592 (January 2010) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Jan. 21, 2010. Soyuz 20 (TMA-16) is relocated from the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port to the zenith port of the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2). Soyuz 21 (TMA-17) is linked to the Zarya nadir port and Progress 35 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2009-E-215174 (October 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Oct. 2, 2009. Soyuz 20 (TMA-16) docks to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port, bringing NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 21 flight engineer; Russian cosmonaut Maxim Suraev, Soyuz commander and flight engineer; and spaceflight participant Guy Laliberte. Soyuz 18 (TMA-14) is linked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 19 (TMA-15) remains docked to the Zarya nadir port. The Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) is berthed to the Harmony node?s nadir port.

JSC2010-E-008593 (January 2010) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Jan. 23, 2010. Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is relocated from the Unity node port to the Harmony node zenith port to allow for the arrival of the Tranquility module (Node 3). Soyuz 20 (TMA-16) is docked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2). Soyuz 21 (TMA-17) is linked to the Zarya nadir port and Progress 35 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2010-E-020633 (February 2010) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Feb. 20, 2010, after the STS-130/20A installation of the Tranquility module, with its Cupola, to the Unity node?s port side. Soyuz 20 (TMA-16) is docked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2). Soyuz 21 (TMA-17) is linked to the Zarya nadir port. Progress 35 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Progress 36 is linked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port.

JSC2010-E-045453 (April 2010) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of April 4, 2010. Soyuz 22 (TMA-18) docks to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2). Soyuz 21 (TMA-17) is linked to the Zarya nadir port. Progress 35 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Progress 36 is linked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port.

JSC2006-E-06377 (April 2006) --- Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of April 8, 2006. This angle shows the starboard side view of the orbiting complex. Soyuz 11 undocks from the Zvezda Service Module aft port, returning the Expedition 12 crew to Earth. Soyuz 12 is docked to the Zarya Module nadir port and Progress 20 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2006-E-23389 (June 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of June 19, 2006. This angle shows the starboard side view of the orbiting complex. Progress 20 resupply vehicle undocks from the Pirs Docking Compartment. Progress 21 remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port and Soyuz 12 remains docked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

JSC2009-E-147799 (July 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of July 29, 2009. Progress 34 supply vehicle docks to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port. Soyuz 18 (TMA-14) remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 19 (TMA-15) remains linked to the Zarya nadir port. During the STS-127 mission, the Japanese Exposed Facility was added to the Japanese Kibo complex.

JSC2008-E-122555 (October 2008) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of Oct. 14, 2008. Soyuz 17 (TMA-13) docks to the Zarya nadir port carrying the Expedition 18 crew and spaceflight participant. Soyuz 16 (TMA-12) is linked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Progress 30 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port.

JSC2011-E-072138 (July 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the port view of the complete configuration of the International Space Station as of July 18, 2011, following the STS-135 mission. Progress 43 is linked to the aft port of the Zvezda Service Module. Soyuz 27 (TMA-02M) is docked to the Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1). Progress 42 is attached to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 26 (TMA-21) is docked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2). Photo credit: NASA

JSC2008-E-035387 (May 2008) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of May 16, 2008. Progress 29 resupply vehicle docks to the Zarya nadir port. Soyuz 16 (TMA-12) is linked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and the Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-1) remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port.

iss069e018596 (June 9, 2023) --- Two SpaceX Dragon vehicles are pictured docked to the International Space Station's Harmony module in this photograph taken from NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg's camera during a spacewalk. At top, is the Dragon cargo vehicle that docked to Harmony's space-facing port on June 6 with over 7,000 pounds of science experiments, crew supplies, and station hardware. Barely visible at right, is the Dragon crew vehicle that docked to Harmony's forward port on March 3 carrying four SpaceX Crew-6 crew members.

JSC2006-E-05925 (March 2006) --- Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of March 3, 2006. This angle shows the port side view of the orbiting complex. Progress 19 resupply vehicle undocks from the Zvezda Service Module. Soyuz 11 remains docked to the nadir port of the Zarya Module and Progress 20 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2004-E-18461 (April 2004) --- This artist's rendering depicts the port side of the International Space Station following the April 29 departure of Soyuz 7, which had earlier been docked to Pirs. The presence of Soyuz 8 vehicle, as it appeared after the April 21 docking to the nadir port of the Zarya module, is also depicted. The Progress 13 resupply vehicle is docked to the aft end of the Zvezda Service Module.

JSC2010-E-086853 (May 2010) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May 23, 2010. STS-132 space shuttle Atlantis undocks leaving the new Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) on the Zarya nadir port. Soyuz 21 (TMA-17) is docked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port. Progress 37 resupply vehicle is linked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 22 (TMA-18) remains docked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2).

JSC2008-E-032251 (April 2008) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of April 10, 2008. Soyuz 16 (TMA-12) docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment, carrying the Expedition 17 crew and spaceflight participant. Soyuz 15 (TMA-11) is linked at the Zarya nadir port and the Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-1) remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port.

JSC2010-E-052988 (May 2010) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May 1, 2010. Progress 37 resupply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 22 (TMA-18) is linked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2) and Soyuz 21 (TMA-17) remains docked to the Zarya nadir port. Progress 36 resupply vehicle is linked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port.

JSC2004-E-44837 (October 2004) --- Computer generated version of a starboard side view of the International Space Station, as it appeared on October 15, 2004. The newly arrived Soyuz 9 docks to Pirs aft port with the Expedition 10 crew aboard. Soyuz 8 is docked to the Zarya nadir port. Resupply vehicle Progress 15 remains docked to aft end of Zvezda Service Module.

ISS014-E-06544 (26 Oct. 2006) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle approaches the International Space Station. Progress docked to the aft port of the Zvezda Service Module at 9:29 a.m. (CDT) on Oct. 26. The spacecraft used the automated Kurs system to dock at the aft port of the Zvezda service module. Expedition 14 flight engineer Mikhail Tyurin stood by at the manual Toru docking system controls, but the automated system functioned as designed and manual intervention was not needed.

JSC2008-E-032252 (April 2008) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of April 10, 2008. Soyuz 16 (TMA-12) docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment, carrying the Expedition 17 crew and spaceflight participant. Soyuz 15 (TMA-11) is linked at the Zarya nadir port and the Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-1) remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port.

JSC2009-E-088614 (May 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May 29, 2009. Soyuz 19 (TMA-15) docks to the Zarya nadir port, bringing the Expedition 20 crew and marking the start of the six-person crew aboard the ISS. Progress 33 supply vehicle remains linked to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 18 (TMA-14) remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port.

JSC2006-E-40782 (September 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Sept. 18, 2006. This angle shows the port side view of the orbiting complex. Progress 21 resupply vehicle undocks from the Zvezda Service Module, making way for the Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) spacecraft, carrying the Expedition 14 crew. Progress 22 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment and Soyuz 12 (TMA-8) is docked to the Zarya Module nadir port.

iss064e010904 (Dec. 7, 2020) --- The upgraded SpaceX Cargo Dragon vehicle approaches the International Space Station as both vehicles were orbiting above the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico. Near the top right of the photograph is a portion of the SpaceX Crew Dragon vehicle docked to the forward port of the Harmony module. The Cargo Dragon would dock about an hour later to Harmony's space-facing port marking the first time two Dragon spaceships would be docked to the station at the same time.

JSC2006-E-54696 (December 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of the STS-116/12A.1 mission. Space Shuttle Discovery departed from the station on Dec. 19, 2006. This angle shows the port side of the orbiting complex. The P5 Integrated Truss Segment is added and the P6 port solar array wing is retracted. Progress 23 resupply vehicle is docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) is connected to the Zarya Module nadir port and Progress 22 resupply vehicle remains linked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

iss064e033797 (Feb. 17, 2021) --- Russia's uncrewed ISS Progress 77 resupply ship is pictured approaching its docking port on the International Space Station's Pirs docking compartment.

ISS003-E-5612 (17 September 2001) --- The Russian docking compartment Pirs 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-E-5616 (17 September 2001) --- The Russian docking compartment Pirs 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-E-5614 (17 September 2001) --- The Russian docking compartment Pirs 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).

iss064e033785 (Feb. 17, 2021) --- Russia's uncrewed ISS Progress 77 resupply ship is pictured approaching its docking port on the International Space Station's Pirs docking compartment.

JSC2011-E-016181 (February 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Feb. 18, 2011. The Japanese Kounotori2 H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV2) relocates to the Harmony node?s zenith port in preparation for the arrival of STS-133. Progress 41 resupply vehicle is docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 25 (TMA-20) is docked to the Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1). Progress 39 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port and Soyuz 24 (TMA-01M) is linked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2). Photo credit: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration

iss069e020780 (June 15, 2023) --- This view of the International Space Station was taken by NASA astronaut Stephen Hoburg as he worked on the Starboard-6 truss structure during a spacewalk. From left to right, major elements of the orbital outpost pictured include the Soyuz MS-23 crew ship docked to the Prichal docking module which is itself attached to Nauka science module; the Rassvet module attached to the Zarya module; the SpaceX Dragon cargo vehicle docked to the Harmony module's space-facing port; and the SpaceX Dragon crew vehicle docked to Harmony's forward port.

JSC2011-E-013463 (January 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Jan. 29, 2011. Progress 41 resupply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. The Japanese Kounotori2 H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV2) is berthed to the Harmony node?s nadir port. Soyuz 25 (TMA-20) is docked to the Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1). Progress 39 resupply vehicle remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port and Soyuz 24 (TMA-01M) is linked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2). Photo credit: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Enroute for docking, the 16-foot-long Russian docking compartment Pirs (the Russian word for pier) approaches the International Space Station (ISS). Pirs will provide a docking port for future Russian Soyuz or Progress craft, as well as an airlock for extravehicular activities. Pirs was launched September 14, 2001 from Baikonur in Russia.

JSC2007-E-113507 (December 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of Dec. 26, 2007. Progress 27 resupply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 15 (TMA-11) remains docked to the Zarya nadir port.

JSC2009-E-088613 (May 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May 12, 2009. Progress 33 supply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 18 (TMA-14) remains docked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port.

JSC2009-E-028065 (February 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Feb. 13, 2009. Progress 32 resupply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 17 (TMA-13) remains docked to the Zarya nadir port.

iss071e186365 (June 14, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is pictured docked to the space-facing port on the International Space Station's Harmony module.

iss067e110331 (June 3, 2022) --- The Progress 81 cargo craft approaches the International Space Station for a docking to the Zvezda service module's rear port.

iss064e004636 (Nov. 17, 2020) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured approaching the International Space Station's international docking adapter on the forward port of the Harmony module.

iss066e095463 (Dec. 22, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon vehicle is pictured docked to the Harmony module's space-facing port on the International Space Station.

iss071e047974 (May 2, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is pictured docked to the International Space Station's space-facing port on the Harmony module.

iss072e144451 (Nov. 4, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft is pictured docked to the space-facing port on the International Space Station's Harmony module.

JSC2006-E-54697 (December 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of the STS-116/12A.1 mission. Space Shuttle Discovery departed from the station on Dec. 19, 2006. This angle shows the starboard side of the orbiting complex. The P5 Integrated Truss Segment is added and the P6 port solar array wing is retracted. Progress 23 resupply vehicle is docked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port. Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) is connected to the Zarya Module nadir port and Progress 22 resupply vehicle remains linked to the Pirs Docking Compartment.

JSC2009-E-215175 (October 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of Oct. 11, 2009. Soyuz 18 (TMA-14) undocks from the Pirs Docking Compartment, returning Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 19/20 commander; NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer; and spaceflight participant Guy Laliberte to Earth. Soyuz 20 (TMA-16) is docked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port and Soyuz 19 (TMA-15) remains linked to the Zarya nadir port. The Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) is berthed to the Harmony node?s nadir port.

JSC2008-E-045661 (June 2008) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of June 6, 2008 during the STS-124/1J mission. The Kibo Japanese Pressurized Module (JPM) and the Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JRMS) are attached to the port side of the Harmony node. The Japanese Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (JLP) is relocated to the top of the JPM. Soyuz 16 (TMA-12) is docked at the Pirs Docking Compartment. Progress 29 remains linked to the Zarya nadir port and ATV-1 is attached to the Zvezda Service Module aft port.

JSC2010-E-052987 (April 2010) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of April 22, 2010. Progress 35 resupply vehicle undocks from the Pirs Docking Compartment. Soyuz 22 (TMA-18) is linked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2) and Soyuz 21 (TMA-17) remains docked to the Zarya nadir port. Progress 36 resupply vehicle is linked to the Zvezda Service Module?s aft port.

JSC2008-E-032253 (April 2008) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station as of April 19, 2008. Soyuz 15 (TMA-11) undocks from the Zarya nadir port, returning the Expedition 16 crew and spaceflight participant to Earth. Soyuz 16 (TMA-12) remains docked at the Pirs Docking Compartment and the Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-1) is linked to the Zvezda Service Module aft port.

iss069e020758 (June 15, 2023) --- This photograph of the International Space Station was taken by NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg as he worked on the Starboard-6 truss structure during a spacewalk. The SpaceX Dragon cargo vehicle is pictured docked to the Harmony module's space-facing port and the SpaceX Dragon crew vehicle docked to Harmony's forward port. In the foreground, is the Canadarm2 robotic arm.

JSC2007-E-02933 (January 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station following scheduled activities of Jan. 19, 2007. This angle shows the starboard side of the orbiting complex. Progress 24 resupply vehicle docks to the Pirs Docking Compartment. Progress 23 remains connected to the Zvezda Service Module aft port and Soyuz 13 (TMA-9) remains linked to the Zarya Module nadir port.