View taken by the Expedition 43 crew of the Soyuz 40S prior to undocking from the International Space Station (ISS).

This graphic details undocking operations for NASA’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2). OFT-2 is the second uncrewed flight test of the company’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for the agency’s Commercial Crew Program.

ISS040-E-070868 (21 July 2014) --- This close-up view shows the docking mechanism of the unpiloted Russian ISS Progress 55 resupply ship as it undocks from the International Space Station's Pirs Docking Compartment at 5:44 p.m. (EDT) on July 21, 2014 after spending more than three months at the orbiting complex. After undocking, the Progress moved to a safe distance away from the station for 10 days of engineering tests before it is deorbited on July 31. Filled with trash and station discards, Progress 55 will burn up as it re-enters Earth?s atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean.

ISS040-E-070870 (21 July 2014) --- The unpiloted Russian ISS Progress 55 resupply ship undocks from the International Space Station's Pirs Docking Compartment at 5:44 p.m. (EDT) on July 21, 2014 after spending more than three months at the orbiting complex. After undocking, the Progress moved to a safe distance away from the station for 10 days of engineering tests before it is deorbited on July 31. Filled with trash and station discards, Progress 55 will burn up as it re-enters Earth?s atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean.

ISS040-E-008865 (9 June 2014) --- The unpiloted ISS Progress 53 resupply craft separates from the International Space Station. Undocking from the Zvezda Service Module aft port occurred at 9:29 a.m. (EDT) on June 9, 2014.

iss071e124981 (May 28, 2024) -- The Progress 86 cargo spacecraft is pictured undocking from the Poisk module as the International Space Station orbited 261 miles above China.

ISS023-E-051285 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A blue and white part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene.

ISS023-E-051361 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis and the newly-attached Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

ISS023-E-051233 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

ISS020-E-039192 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a colorful part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 20 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 2:26 p.m. (CDT) on Sept. 8, 2009. The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is visible in Discovery?s cargo bay.

ISS023-E-051250 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A portion of a docked Russian spacecraft is visible at right.

S132-E-012212 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132 crew member on space shuttle Atlantis after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

ISS023-E-051305 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A blue part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene.

ISS023-E-051329 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A portion of a Russian spacecraft docked to the station is at top.

ISS020-E-039195 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a colorful part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 20 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 2:26 p.m. (CDT) on Sept. 8, 2009. The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is visible in Discovery?s cargo bay.

ISS023-E-051274 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A blue and white part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene.

ISS023-E-025292 (17 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:52 a.m. (CDT) on April 17, 2010, ending a stay of 10 days, 5 hours and 8 minutes. The visit included three spacewalks and delivery of more than seven tons of equipment and supplies.

ISS023-E-051270 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene.

ISS023-E-051366 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

S132-E-012220 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132 crew member on space shuttle Atlantis after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

S132-E-012260 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132 crew member on space shuttle Atlantis after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

S132-E-012232 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132 crew member on space shuttle Atlantis after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

ISS020-E-039179 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 20 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 2:26 p.m. (CDT) on Sept. 8, 2009. The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is visible in Discovery?s cargo bay.

ISS023-E-051381 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A portion of the newly-attached Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) is at top.

S132-E-012226 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132 crew member on space shuttle Atlantis after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

ISS020-E-039190 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 20 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 2:26 p.m. (CDT) on Sept. 8, 2009. The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is visible in Discovery?s cargo bay.

ISS023-E-051367 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A portion of the newly-attached Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) is at top.

ISS020-E-039182 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by rugged Earth terrain, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 20 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 2:26 p.m. (CDT) on Sept. 8, 2009. The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is visible in Discovery’s cargo bay.

ISS023-E-051312 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A blue part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene.

S132-E-012208 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132 crew member on space shuttle Atlantis after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

ISS023-E-051292 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A blue and white part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene.

ISS023-E-051287 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A blanket of clouds provides the backdrop for the scene.

ISS020-E-039175 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 20 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 2:26 p.m. (CDT) on Sept. 8, 2009. The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is visible in Discovery’s cargo bay.

ISS023-E-051291 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A blue and white part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene.

ISS023-E-051384 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis and the newly-attached Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

S130-E-012016 (19 Feb. 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

ISS033-E-008169 (28 Sept. 2012) --- In the Zvezda Service Module, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko (foreground) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, both Expedition 33 flight engineers, monitor the undocking of the European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3) from the International Space Station.

ISS033-E-022199 (17 Nov. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, Expedition 34 flight engineer, is pictured in the Zarya Functional Cargo Block (FGB) of the International Space Station following closing of hatches between the Soyuz 31 (TMA-05M) and the station as the three Expedition 33 crew members prepare to undock from the station.

ISS033-E-008176 (28 Sept. 2012) --- In the Zvezda Service Module, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko (foreground) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, both Expedition 33 flight engineers, monitor the undocking of the European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3) from the International Space Station.

ISS033-E-022198 (17 Nov. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, Expedition 34 flight engineer, closes the hatch between the Soyuz 31 (TMA-05M) and the International Space Station’s Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) as the three Expedition 33 crew members prepare to undock from the station. Russian cosmonaut Evgeny Tarelkin, flight engineer, is visible in the foreground.

ISS033-E-008178 (28 Sept. 2012) --- In the Zvezda Service Module, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko (foreground) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, both Expedition 33 flight engineers, monitor the undocking of the European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3) from the International Space Station.

One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station took this picture of the Japanese HTV-4 unmanned cargo spacecraft,backdropped against a land mass on Earth,following its unberthing but just prior to its release from the orbital outpost's Canadarm2. HTV-4,after backing away from the flying complex,headed for re-entry into Earth's atmosphere,burning upon re-entry. Per Twitter message: Flying over southwestern US, not long before release of #HTV4 by #Canadarm2.

One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station took this picture of the Japanese HTV-4 unmanned cargo spacecraft,backdropped against the Earth,following its unberthing and release from the orbital outpost. HTV-4,after backing away from the flying complex,headed for re-entry into Earth's atmosphere,burning upon re-entry. Per Twitter message: And, shortly after release of #HTV4, flying over Africa (The storm clouds were amazing).

iss048e017379 (07/01/2016) --- The undocked Russian Progress 62 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station for redocking during a test of the upgraded tele-robotically operated rendezvous system, or the TORU manual docking system.

iss048e017190 (07/01/2016) --- The undocked Russian Progress 62 spacecraft backs away from the International Space Station for a test of the upgraded tele-robotically operated rendezvous system, or the TORU manual docking system.

iss048e017239 (07/01/2016) --- View of the undocked Russian Progress 62 spacecraft against a backdrop of Earth and space during a test of the upgraded tele-robotically operated rendezvous system, or the TORU manual docking system.

ISS048e017204 (07/01/2016) --- Image of the undocked Progress 62P supply spacecraft against a backdrop of Earth and space during a test of the upgraded Teleoperator Control System (TORU) manual docking system.

ISS024-E-015199 (23 Sept. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, Expedition 24 commander; and NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, flight engineer, make final preparations for their departure in the Soyuz TMA-18 docked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2) of the International Space Station. The Soyuz undocked at 10:02 p.m. (EDT) on Sept. 24, 2010, carrying Skvortsov and Caldwell Dyson, along with Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko (out of frame). Originally scheduled for Sept. 23, the Soyuz undocked a day later due to a Poisk-side hatch sensor problem, which prevented hooks on the Poisk side of the docking interface from opening.

ISS024-E-015185 (23 Sept. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko, Expedition 24 flight engineer, makes final preparations for his departure in the Soyuz TMA-18 docked to the Poisk Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2) of the International Space Station. The Soyuz undocked at 10:02 p.m. (EDT) on Sept. 24, 2010, carrying Kornienko, Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov and NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson (both out of frame). Originally scheduled for Sept. 23, the Soyuz undocked a day later due to a Poisk-side hatch sensor problem, which prevented hooks on the Poisk side of the docking interface from opening.

ISS023-E-051315 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A portion of a Russian spacecraft docked to the station is at top. A blue part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene.

ISS023-E-025355 (17 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:52 a.m. (CDT) on April 17, 2010, ending a stay of 10 days, 5 hours and 8 minutes. The visit included three spacewalks and delivery of more than seven tons of equipment and supplies. A blue and white part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene. A small portion of a Russian spacecraft, docked with the station, is visible at top.

ISS023-E-025320 (17 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:52 a.m. (CDT) on April 17, 2010, ending a stay of 10 days, 5 hours and 8 minutes. The visit included three spacewalks and delivery of more than seven tons of equipment and supplies. A blue and white part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene.

ISS023-E-051316 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A portion of a Russian spacecraft docked to the station is at top. A blue part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene.

ISS023-E-025298 (17 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:52 a.m. (CDT) on April 17, 2010, ending a stay of 10 days, 5 hours and 8 minutes. The visit included three spacewalks and delivery of more than seven tons of equipment and supplies. Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene.

View of the International Space Station (ISS) following undocking at 1:13 p.m. (CST),December 9,2000 during the STS-97 flight.

View of the International Space Station (ISS) over a cloudy Earth following undocking at 1:13 p.m. (CST),December 9,2000 during the STS-97 flight.

S130-E-012062 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by rugged Earth terrain, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012173 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012097 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012155 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012112 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012129 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012100 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012083 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012305 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012068 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012126 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012188 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012040 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by rugged Earth terrain, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012150 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012100 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-011968 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010. A partial shadow of Endeavour is visible on the solar array wing panels at lower right.

S130-E-012125 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012141 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-011972 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010. A partial shadow of Endeavour is visible on the solar array wing panels at lower right.

S130-E-012136 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

ISS023-E-051302 (23 May 2010) --- This partial view of the starboard wing of the space shuttle Atlantis was provided by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost.

S130-E-012312 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012142 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012030 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012092 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

S130-E-012022 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful part of Earth, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-130 crew member on space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 7:54 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 19, 2010.

ISS023-E-051336 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 10:22 a.m. (CDT) on May 23, 2010, ending a seven-day stay that saw the addition of a new station module, replacement of batteries and resupply of the orbiting outpost. A portion of a Russian spacecraft docked to the station is at top.

ISS033-E-022187 (17 Nov. 2012) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Novitskiy (left) and Evgeny Tarelkin, both Expedition 34 flight engineers, prepare to close the hatch between the Soyuz 31 (TMA-05M) and the International Space Station’s Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) as the three Expedition 33 crew members prepare to undock from the station. Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Soyuz commander and Expedition 33 flight engineer, is visible through the hatchway. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, flight engineer, are out of frame.

ISS033-E-022189 (17 Nov. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy (right), Expedition 34 flight engineer, prepares to close the hatch between the Soyuz 31 (TMA-05M) and the International Space Station’s Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) as the three Expedition 33 crew members prepare to undock from the station. Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Soyuz commander and Expedition 33 flight engineer, is visible through the hatchway. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, flight engineer, are out of frame.

iss048e017273 (07/01/2016) --- The undocked Russian Progress 62 spacecraft is photographed at a 25 meter hold point in its approach to the International Space Station during a test of the upgraded tele-robotically operated rendezvous system, or the TORU manual docking system.

STS112-E-05777 (16 Oct. 2002) --- Close-up view of the Orbiter Docking System (ODS) Androgynous Peripheral Attachment System (APAS) petals extended in the STS-112 orbiter Atlantis payload bay after undocking with the International Space Station.

ISS036-E-024927 (25 July 2013) --- This close-up view shows the docking mechanism of the unpiloted Russian ISS Progress 50 (50P) resupply ship as it undocks from the International Space Station?s Pirs Docking Compartment at 4:43 p.m. (EDT) on July 25, 2013. The Progress 50 deorbited over the Pacific Ocean a few hours later for a fiery destruction. An ISS Progress 52 is set to replace the 50P when it launches at 4:45 p.m. on July 27 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

ISS018-E-043877 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-119) is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 18 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation on March 25, 2009. A portion of a Russian spacecraft docked to the station is at left.

ISS014-E-12144 (16 Jan. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress 22 supply vehicle departs from the Pirs Docking Compartment of the International Space Station on Jan. 16, 2007, carrying its load of trash and unneeded equipment to be deorbited and burned up in Earth's atmosphere. The undocking clears the way for the arrival of a new Progress 24, planned to launch January 17 and dock with the station on January 19.

ISS014-E-12150 (16 Jan. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress 22 supply vehicle departs from the Pirs Docking Compartment of the International Space Station on Jan. 16, 2007, carrying its load of trash and unneeded equipment to be deorbited and burned up in Earth's atmosphere. The undocking clears the way for the arrival of a new Progress 24, planned to launch January 17 and dock with the station on January 19.

ISS028-E-008792 (20 June 2011) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the European Space Agency's (ESA) "Johannes Kepler" Automated Transfer Vehicle-2 (ATV-2) begins its relative separation from the International Space Station. The ATV-2 undocked from the aft port of the Zvezda Service Module at 10:46 a.m. (EDT) on June 20, 2011.

ISS028-E-008838 (20 June 2011) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, European Space Agency's (ESA) "Johannes Kepler" Automated Transfer Vehicle-2 (ATV-2) begins its relative separation from the International Space Station. The ATV-2 undocked from the aft port of the Zvezda Service Module at 10:46 a.m. (EDT) on June 20, 2011.

ISS014-E-12185 (16 Jan. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress 22 supply vehicle departs from the Pirs Docking Compartment of the International Space Station on Jan. 16, 2007, carrying its load of trash and unneeded equipment to be deorbited and burned up in Earth's atmosphere. The undocking clears the way for the arrival of a new Progress 24, planned to launch January 17 and dock with the station on January 19.

ISS018-E-043891 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-119) is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 18 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle and station began their post-undocking relative separation on March 25, 2009. The featured area is Anticosti Island, off the coast of Newfoundland.

ISS036-E-024930 (25 July 2013) --- The unpiloted Russian ISS Progress 50 (50P) resupply ship undocks from the International Space Station?s Pirs Docking Compartment at 4:43 p.m. (EDT) on July 25, 2013. The Progress 50 deorbited over the Pacific Ocean a few hours later for a fiery destruction. An ISS Progress 52 is set to replace the 50P when it launches at 4:45 p.m. on July 27 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

ISS028-E-008860 (20 June 2011) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, European Space Agency's (ESA) "Johannes Kepler" Automated Transfer Vehicle-2 (ATV-2) begins its relative separation from the International Space Station. The ATV-2 undocked from the aft port of the Zvezda Service Module at 10:46 a.m. (EDT) on June 20, 2011.

ISS014-E-12188 (16 Jan. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress 22 supply vehicle departs from the Pirs Docking Compartment of the International Space Station on Jan. 16, 2007, carrying its load of trash and unneeded equipment to be deorbited and burned up in Earth's atmosphere. The undocking clears the way for the arrival of a new Progress 24, planned to launch January 17 and dock with the station on January 19.

ISS028-E-008806 (20 June 2011) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, European Space Agency's (ESA) "Johannes Kepler" Automated Transfer Vehicle-2 (ATV-2) begins its relative separation from the International Space Station. The ATV-2 undocked from the aft port of the Zvezda Service Module at 10:46 a.m. (EDT) on June 20, 2011.

S128-E-009674 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is seen from Space Shuttle Discovery as the two spacecraft begin their relative separation. Earlier the STS-128 and Expedition 20 crew concluded nine days of cooperative work onboard the shuttle and station. Undocking of the two spacecraft occurred at 2:26 p.m. (CDT) on Sept. 8, 2009.