Astronautics Collection (page 8)

SpaceX Dragon during its docking with the International Space Station
March 3, 2013 - View of the SpaceX Dragon during its approach and docking with the International Space Station

An orbital maintenance platform approaches an orbiting booster in low Earth orbit
An orbital maintenance platform (OMP) approaches an orbiting booster in low Earth orbit. Once connected the booster will loft the OMP to a gravitationally stable Lagrangian point about 700 thousand

Illustration of an astronaut leaving their Mars rover vehicle to explore the planet s
Illustration of an astronaut leaving their Mars rover vehicle to explore the planets surface. An explorer steps out of the airlock

View of a docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft and part of the International Space Station
March 1, 2011 - View of a docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft (right), a portion of the International Space Stations Quest airlock and solar array panels

The island of Hispaniola with sunglint illuminating the peninsula of Haiti
Looking east into a rising sun, the crew onboard the International Space Station (ISS) took this panoramic photo of the island of Hispaniola

A set of NanoRacks CubeSats after deployment by the NanoRacks Launcher
February 26, 2014 - A set of NanoRacks CubeSats after deployment by the NanoRacks Launcher attached to the end of the Japanese robotic arm

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 SpaceX Dragon cargo craft in the grasp of the Candarm2
May 25, 2012 - The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station

Three spaceships from Earth travel to a planet near the Crab Nebula

The docking of SpaceX Dragon to the International Space Station above Earth
March 3, 2013 - The docking of SpaceX Dragon to the International Space Station above a blue and white Earth

An Atlas vehicle is shown as it is raised into its launch gantry. This Atlas attempted to launch a Mercury spacecraft (without any astronauts aboard) into orbital flight

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

View from space of Texas and the Gulf of Mexico
September 7, 2011 - This view from the International Space Station looks from the northwest toward southeast and covers many counties in southeast Texas that have been heavily affected by dozens of

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

Artists concept of a trans-lunar space tug departing the International Space Station
Artists concept of a trans-lunar space tug departs the International Space Station (ISS) in preparation for retrieving a lunar lander currently in Earth orbit

Reusable crew capsule in low Earth orbit
This reusable crew capsule (RCC) is the artists conception of one possible commercial solution for providing manned access to low Earth orbit

Illustration of astronauts examining an outcrop of sedimentary rock on a Martian
Explorers don pressure suits and leave the safety of their climate-controlled motor home to examine an outcrop of sedimentary rock on a martian dune field

Illustration of a lunar tug propelling itself into Earth orbit
Illustration of a lunar tug with an attached lunar lander propelling itself into Earth orbit. Following a powerful burst from its primary thruster

A spaceship blazes its way through space with ion propulsion

Illustration of the reaction-wheel attitude control system on a spacecraft
Artists concept of the reaction-wheel attitude control system on a spacecraft

An astronaut takes a last look at Earth before entering orbit around the moon
A soon-to-be lunar explorer takes a last look at Earth before entering orbit around the moon. At this point in the journey, the moon nearly fills the field of view at a distance of only 3, 000 miles

Artists concept of how a martian motorhome might be realized. Providing transportation and housing for a crew of two to four human explorers, this pressurized rover would offer stability, visibility

Artists concept of a future space exploration mission
Illustration of an automated cargo capsule (lower right) beginning its one-way journey from a Mars cycler (upper left) to the surface of Mars (upper right)

Canadarm2 robotic arm unberths the Cygnus spacecraft
October 22, 2013 - The International Space Stations Canadarm2 unberths the Orbital Sciences Cygnus commercial craft. Earths horizon and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene

A portion of the International Space Station against Earths horizon
August 30, 2012 - A portion of the International Space Station backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space

Nighttime view of the Apollo 13 space vehicle
Cape Canaveral, Florida, March 24, 1970 - Nighttime, ground level view of Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the Apollo 13 (Spacecraft 109/Lunar Module 7/Saturn 508)

An astronaut makes first human contact with Mars moon Phobos
An astrogeologist in a spacesuit and manned maneuvering unit (MMU) makes the first human contact with Mars asteroid-like moon Phobos

The Chandra X-ray Observatory as it may appear about 50, 000 miles from Earth
NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory as it may appear at about 50, 000 miles from the Earth, nearly twice as high as Earth-orbiting geosynchronous satellites

Components of the International Space Station above the Pacific Ocean
July 12, 2011 - Components of the International Space Station above the Pacific Ocean just off the California coast. The Cupola, near center of frame, is attached to Node 3 or Tranquility

Orion-drive spacecraft on a remote launchpad, transported from the assembly site via canal

Artists concept of a mining settlement on the double asteroid 90 Antiope
A birds eye view of a mining settlement on the double asteroid 90 Antiope, located in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

Artists concept of Dawn spacecraft approaching the dwarf planet Ceres
In this image, the Dawn spacecrafts three xenon electrostatic ion thrusters can be seen emitting ionized xenons characteristic blue/magenta glow

German orbital weapons platform in Earth orbit
German orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, in Earth orbit

A exploratory spaceship from Earth comes to investigate the planet of Neptune and its ring system

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(FILES) This photo taken 20 July 1969 of astronaut Edwin " Buzz" E. Aldrin Jr. lunar module pilot walking on the surface of the moon near the leg of the Lunar Module (ML)

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Picture showing the Apollo VII spacecraft before it was launched in October 1968 in Houston. / AFP PHOTO

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(FILES) Photo taken 20 july 1969 of a close-up view of an astronauts foot and foot print in the lunar soil, potographed with a 70mm lunar surface camera during the Aopllo 11 lunar surface activity

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This 21 July 1969 file photo released by NASA shows US President Richard Nixon on the phone in his White House office congratulating the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission Neil Armstrong

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A picture taken on March 13, 1969 in the Ocean, east of the Bahamas, shows the splashdown of the Apollo 9 spacecraft, the first manned flight of the Command Service Module with the Lunar Module

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A picture taken on March 3, 1969 at the Kennedy Space Center shows the launching of the Apollo 9 space shuttle, the first manned flight of the Command Service Module with the Lunar Module

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A family watches the American astronaut Neil Armstrong commander of Apollo 11, setting his foot on the moon 21 July 1969 in Paris

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The first module of the Apollo XI spacecraft is lifted 16 March 1969 in Houston. / AFP PHOTO / NASA

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Picture dated of 1969 showing US Astronauts Neil Armstrong (L) and Buzz Aldrin practicing in a simulator prior to their mission on the moon on the Apollo XI space mission. / AFP PHOTO

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Technicians put the finishing touch 26 April 1969 to the Lunar Module of the American Apollo XI space mission. / AFP PHOTO

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US astronaut Neil Armstrong, who will be the first man to walk on the surface of the moon during Apollo 11 lunar mission, does a rehearsal in Cape Kennedy Space Center 15 July 1969 the day before

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Journalists interview US Astronaut Neil Armstrongs wife, Janet, and sons, Eric and Mark, at Kennedy Space Center the day of the Apollo 11 mission liftoff on July 16, 1969

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Apollo 11 space mission US astronaut Buzz Aldrin is seen conducting experiment on the moons surface on a picture taken by Neil Armstrong a while after both climbed down the ladder of the lunar module

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Astronautics, the captivating realm of space exploration, has witnessed remarkable milestones throughout history. From the groundbreaking launch of Sputnik II carrying Laika, the courageous canine astronaut, to the awe-inspiring image of an astronaut standing on the moon with Earth as a backdrop - these moments have forever etched themselves in our collective memory. The journey began with Sputnik I, a testament to human ingenuity and scientific prowess. As it pierced through Earth's atmosphere, it heralded a new era of possibilities and ignited fierce competition between Russia and the United States. The race for supremacy in space intensified when Sputnik II embarked on its mission with Laika onboard, capturing hearts worldwide. Amidst this rivalry emerged extraordinary feats like Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to orbit our planet aboard Vostok This triumph was celebrated not only by Russia but also marked a significant milestone for all humankind. Spacewalks became another defining moment in astronautics as Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov ventured outside his spacecraft adorned in an artistic spacesuit. His daring act paved the way for future extravehicular activities that expanded our understanding of outer space. Meanwhile, across continents and oceans lay Apollo 1 tragedy - a somber reminder of the risks involved in pushing boundaries. Yet from this dark chapter arose resilience and determination as NASA continued their pursuit towards landing humans on lunar soil. As time progressed, Pravda unveiled secrets hidden within Sputnik I's walls – revealing astonishing discoveries that further fueled mankind's curiosity about what lies beyond our blue planet. Fast forward to present times; we witness breathtaking images captured by rovers exploring Mars' rugged terrain or glimpses into distant galaxies taken by powerful telescopes stationed above Earth's atmosphere. These advancements remind us that there is still so much left unexplored within our vast universe. Astronautics continues to evolve; private companies now join the ranks of space exploration, offering opportunities for space tourism.