Earth Orbit Collection (page 4)

MSG weather satellite launch, artwork

INTEGRAL satellite launch, artwork

SPOT 5 satellite, artwork

Cerise satellite collision, artwork

Jason-2 satellite, artwork

SPOT 4 and Artemis satellites, artwork

Moons surface. At centre is the Mare Orientale, a multi-ring basin formed by a massive asteroid impact that then filled with lava

HRVIR sensor on SPOT 4, artwork

MetOp weather satellite, artwork
MetOp weather satellite in Earth orbit, artwork. The MetOp satellites are a network of weather satellites being developed by EUMETSAT

SPOT 4 satellite, artwork

MetOp weather satellite launch, artwork

Automated Transfer Vehicle, artwork

ATV orbital separation, artwork

ATV docked to the ISS, artwork

ATV launch, artwork

International Space Station, artwork

SPOT satellites, artwork
SPOT satellites. Artwork of the four of the five SPOT (Satellite Pour l Observation de la Terre) earth observation satellites in Earth orbit, with the Moon at lower left

Jason-1 satellite, artwork

Far side of the Moon, artwork
Far side of the Moon. The dark crater towards lower right is Crater Tsiolkovsky, which was only half filled with lava after impact

COROT satellite, artwork

Climate change space mirrors, artwork

MTFF space station, artwork
MTFF space station in Earth orbit, cutaway artwork. The Man-Tended Free Flyer (MTFF) was a space station that was planned by the European Space Agency (ESA) in the late 1980s

ARD re-entry, artwork

Geostationary orbit diagram

ARD test flight sequence, artwork

Polar orbit diagram

Mars Express booster rocket, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched on 2 June 2003. A Soyuz-FG rocket placed it and its Fregat booster (yellow tanks)

ATV in orbit, stereo image
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) in orbit, stereo artwork. This is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the International Space Station (ISS)

ATV approaching the ISS, artwork
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV, top) approaching the International Space Station (ISS), artwork. This is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the ISS

Satellite launch sequence diagram. This sequence shows a telecommunications satellite being launched from the equator into geostationary orbit (yellow circle)

Columbus ISS module, stereo image
Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS), cutaway stereo artwork. This module, provided by the European Space Agency

Ariane 5 payload deployment, artwork. This is the second stage of an Ariane 5 rocket, being used to deploy two satellites (one inside carrier)

Picard satellite and Sun, artwork. This satellite, one of the MYRIADE microsatellites from the French space agency (CNES), is designed to study the Sun and its effect on the Earths climate

ATV re-entry, artwork
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) re-entry, artwork. This is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the International Space Station (ISS)

MSG-2 weather satellite, artwork. This Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) satellite is one of the weather satellites operated by EUMETSAT

Herschel orbital separation, artwork. The Herschel Space Observatory (left) was launched into space on 14 May 2009 by an Ariane 5 rocket

Mars Express launch, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched on 2 June 2003 on a Soyuz-FG rocket

Picard satellite, artwork
Picard satellite in Earth orbit, artwork. This satellite, one of the MYRIADE microsatellites from the French space agency (CNES), is designed to study the Sun and its effect on the Earths climate

Oceanography satellites, artwork
Oceanography satellites orbiting the Earth, artwork. They are Topex-Poseidon (left) and Jason-1 (right). Topex-Poseidon, launched in 1992

Ariane 5 launch of Envisat, artwork. This Ariane 5 rockets two solid-fuel booster rockets have just separated from the main stage. The rockets fairing (upper right) contains the Envisat satellite

Communications satellite, artwork
Communications satellite in Earth orbit, artwork. These satellites operate from a geostationary orbit 35, 786 kilometres above the Earth

Planck and Herschel launch, artwork. These two missions were launched into space on 14 May 2009 by an Ariane 5 rocket. The spacecraft are mounted on top of the rockets second (upper) stage

Saenger-Horus spaceplane, artwork
Saenger-Horus spaceplane at the separation altitude of 37 kilometres, artwork. This design was part of work carried out in the 1980s

ATV boosting the ISS, stereo image
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV, lower left) boosting the International Space Station (ISS), stereo artwork. This unmanned resupply vehicle is used by the European Space Agency to supply

TSS-1 tethered satellite, artwork
TSS-1 tethered satellite. Artwork showing the tethered satellite system (TSS-1) deployed from the Space Shuttle Atlantis during mission STS-46 in 1992

North Africa at night, ISS image
North Africa at night. International Space Station (ISS) image of Egypt (centre) and the Sinai Peninsula (bottom right) at night. The Mediterranean Sea is across top

Gherman Titov, Soviet postcard. Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000) was the second person to orbit the Earth. Launched in the Vostok 2 spacecraft

Sunset from Earth orbit, seen from the International Space Station (ISS). The glow of the setting Sun is lighting up the atmosphere (blue)

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"Exploring the Vastness of Space: A Journey into Earth's Orbit" In 1957, the world watched in awe as Sputnik 1 became the first artificial satellite to orbit our planet. This historic moment marked the beginning of mankind's venture beyond Earth's boundaries. Fast forward to 1965 when Alexei Leonov took humanity's first steps outside a spacecraft during his groundbreaking spacewalk. As technology advanced, so did our understanding of space travel. Gemini 7 gracefully floated in orbit, paving the way for future missions like Delta's journey to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2008. The ISS has become a symbol of international collaboration and scientific exploration. The beauty of these endeavors is captured through various mediums - from stamps commemorating Sputnik 1 to postcards showcasing its iconic image. Diagrams illustrating Sputnik 1's orbit remind us of how far we've come since that fateful day in Soviet Russia. Vostok rockets launched brave astronauts like Yuri Gagarin aboard Vostok 1, who became the first human to orbit Earth in 1961. Their courage and determination continue to inspire generations today. Spacewalks have also played a crucial role in expanding our knowledge about life beyond our atmosphere. In an unforgettable moment from1984, a manned maneuvering unit allowed astronauts to float freely amidst the vastness of space. From high above, images taken by astronauts on board ISS show breathtaking views such as Italy at night or even capturing both ISS and Moon together – reminding us just how small we are within this grand universe. Earth’s orbit represents not only technological achievements but also serves as a reminder that there is still much more left unexplored out there – beckoning us with endless possibilities for discovery and wonderment.