Artificial Satellites Collection (page 4)

Illustration of an astronaut in orbit over earth-like planet system with space station
Futuristic illustration concept depicting astronaut in orbit over earth-like planet system with space station

An artists concept depicting CloudSat in orbit around Earth
This is an artists concept depicting CloudSat in orbit around Earth

Rosetta probe and comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko

A portion of the International Space Station
May 31, 2009 - A portion of the International Space Station backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space

Close up view of the Shuttle docked to Node 2 of the International Space Station
December 2003 - Post 10A close up view of the Shuttle docked to Node 2 of the International Space Station

The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft and the Progress 37 resupply vehicle
July 9, 2010 - The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft (partially out of frame in the foreground), docked to the Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1), and Progress 37 resupply vehicle

The docked Soyuz 14 and Progress 26 resupply vehicle
August 12, 2007 - The docked Soyuz 14 (TMA-10) (foreground) and Progress 26 resupply vehicle are featured in this image photographed by a STS-118 crewmember from a window on the International Space

The Cassini spacecraft in orbit around the planet Saturn during sunrise
The Cassini spacecraft witnesses a shrunken sun break over Saturn. Saturns rings and two of its moons are also visible

Artists concept of the Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite, also referred to as ICEsat. The Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite (ICESat)

The International Space Station backdropped by Earths horizon
March 25, 2009 - The International Space Station, backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon

Artists concept of the GOES-N spacecraft in orbit

The separation of an Earth entry vehicle on a proposed Mars Sample Return Mission
This artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the separation of an Earth entry vehicle, bearing a container of Martian rock samples

A space probe investigates a cloud covered planet in outer space
A space probe investigates a beautiful cloud covered planet in outer space. Clouds swirl over the planets surface and through its atmosphere

Artists concept of Cassini during the Saturn Orbit Insertion maneuver
This is an artists concept of Cassini during the Saturn Orbit Insertion (SOI) maneuver, just after the main engine has begun firing

Mars Telecommunications Orbiter
This illustration depicts a concept for operation of an optical communications system on the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter

The Progress 41 resupply vehicle in orbit
January 29, 2011 - An unpiloted ISS Progress 41 resupply vehicle approaches the International Space Station, bringing 1, 918 pounds of propellant, 110 pounds of oxygen, 926 pounds of water and 3

Artists Concept of Voyager Spacecraft

International Space Station backdropped against Earth
July 28, 2009 - Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station is seen from Space Shuttle Endeavour as the two spacecraft begin their relative separation

Mars Odyssey spacecraft over martian sunrise
October 28, 2003 - Odyssey over Martian Sunrise. The Mars Odyssey spacecraft passes above a portion of the planet that is rotating into the sunlight in this artists concept illustration

Spitzer rendered against an infrared sky
Spitzer rendered against an infrared (100 micron) sky

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
June 3, 2005 - This image is an artists concept of a view looking down on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The spacecraft is pictured using its Shallow Subsurface Radar instrument (SHARAD)

The Cassini spacecraft in orbit. Cassini was launched in 2007 and sent near Saturn for observation in 2004. The current end of mission plan is 2017

The International Space Station, backdropped by a blue and white Earth
March 25, 2009 - The International Space Station, backdropped by a blue and white Earth

An artists interpretation of the MESSENGER spacecraft at Mercury

Artists concept of Galaxy Evolution Explorer

Artists concept of a lunar cycler
A lunar cycler has reached its furthest orbital point from the Earth, the apogee, and is rounding the far side of the Moon to begin its fall back toward Earth

Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station
February 26, 2011 - Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, space shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station during STS-133 rendezvous and docking operations

The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit above Earth
May 19, 2009 - The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit above Earth

Earth, a Milky Way object, and the Spitzer Space Telescope
Using the unique orbit of the Spitzer Space Telescope and a depth-perceiving trick called parallax, astronomers have determined the distance to an invisible Milky Way object called OGLE-2005-SMC-001

Artists View of Odyssey Detecting Ice
May 28, 2002 - Artists View of Odyssey Detecting Ice. This artists rendering portrays ice-rich layers in the soils of Mars being detected by instruments aboard the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft

Artists concept of the Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST

The Johannes Kepler Automated Transfer Vehicle
February 24, 2011 - Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Johannes Kepler Automated Transfer Vehicle-2 (ATV-2) docks to the aft end of the International Space Stations Zvezda Service Module

An artists concept of NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
June 3, 2005 - This is an artists concept of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter during the critical process of Mars orbit insertion

An artists concept of the STEREO spacecraft surrounding the sun

Earths limb intersects a Soyuz spacecraft
July 25, 2009 - The limb of Earth intersects one of two Soyuz spacecraft that are docked with the Inernational Space Station

The Hubble Space Telescope, locked down in the cargo bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis
May 14, 2009 - A wide view of the Hubble Space Telescope, locked down in the cargo bay of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis

Concept of the Orion crew exploration vehicle docked to a lunar lander in lunar orbit
NASAs Constellation Program is getting to work on the new spacecraft that will return humans to the moon and serve as the building blocks for trips to Mars and other destinations in our solar system

Mir Russian Space Station in orbit over Earth

A montage of the universe featuring astronomical objects and an exploratory craft
A montage image of the universe featuring Jupiter, Saturn, The Horsehead Nebula, and other astronomical objects, as a deep space exploratory craft moves by

An artists Halloween illustration of Cassini and Saturn, as the new Equinox mission at Saturn begins

Artists concept of the U. S. / European Jason-3 spacecraft over the California coast
Artists concept of the U.S./European Jason-3 spacecraft over the California coast. Jason-3 is the fourth mission in U.S.-European series of satellite missions that measure the height of the ocean

The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft docked to the Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1
July 9, 2010 - The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft docked to the Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1). A blue and white part of Earth and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene

View from space showing part of the Hawaiian Island chain
October 7, 2010 - View from space showing part of the Hawaiian Island chain. While most of the islands are covered by clouds, Hawaii, the largest of them, is visible at lower center

The Canadarm2 and solar array panel wings on the International Space Station
August 11, 2007 - The Canadarm2 (center) and solar array panel wings on the International Space Station are featured in this image photographed by a crewmember during the missions first planned

International Space Station backgropped by a blue and white Earth
March 7, 2011 - The International Space Station backgropped by a blue and white Earth

A manned Mars lander / return vehicle disembarks from a Mars cycler
A manned Mars lander/return vehicle, upper left, disembarks from a Mars cycler for the surface of Mars

The Canadian-built Dextre backdropped by Earths horizon
April 18, 2011 - The Canadian-built Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM), backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space

A graphic rendering of the International Space Station
December 2006 - A graphic rendering of the International Space Station as it appeared during the STS-116 mission

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Artificial satellites have revolutionized our understanding of the universe, providing us with breathtaking images and invaluable data. Take for instance the Cassini spacecraft, gracefully orbiting Saturn and its enigmatic moon Titan, unraveling secrets hidden within their depths. Meanwhile, the Voyager 1 spacecraft embarked on an extraordinary journey beyond our solar system, venturing into interstellar space. Its remarkable feat marked a milestone in human exploration and expanded our horizons like never before. Not to be outdone, The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe unveiled cosmic microwave background radiation patterns that shed light on the origins of our universe itself. This groundbreaking mission propelled us closer to comprehending the mysteries of creation. Closer to home, we have marveled at the Hubble Space Telescope's awe-inspiring images captured from its vantage point in Earth's orbit. From distant galaxies to stunning nebulae formations, it has gifted us with unparalleled views of celestial wonders. Voyager 1 also graced us with captivating glimpses as it ventured towards Neptune and ultimately left our solar system altogether. Its intrepid spirit continues to inspire future generations of explorers. Speaking of which, New Horizons approached Pluto and its loyal companion Charon in a historic encounter that revealed these dwarf worlds' intricate features for the first time ever. It was a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond Earth's boundaries. The International Space Station stands as a symbol of international cooperation amidst vastness above Earth’s horizon – an emblematic backdrop against which scientific breakthroughs are made daily by astronauts from various nations working together harmoniously. Looking ahead into tomorrow’s possibilities is an artist's concept depicting a future generation space shuttle rendezvousing with a lunar cycler - showcasing mankind’s aspirations for deeper space exploration while maintaining connections between celestial bodies close to home. And let us not forget Mars Telecommunications Orbiter circling around Mars or Galileo spacecraft gracefully maneuvering in orbit, both capturing our imagination and paving the way for further scientific discoveries.