Earth Orbit Collection (page 7)

Crescent Moon from Earth orbit, artwork
Crescent Moon from Earth orbit, computer artwork. The non-sunlit Earth-facing parts of the Moon are being illuminated by sunlight reflected from the Earth, a phenomenon known as Earthshine

SpaceShipOne re-entry, artwork
SpaceShipOne re-entry. Computer artwork of the privately-funded SpaceShipOne craft in the pivoted wing configuration that allows it to re-enter the Earths atmosphere from orbit

Space Shuttle Challenger, artwork
Space Shuttle Challenger, computer artwork. Two satellites are being deployed from its payload bay. Space Shuttles, flown by NASA since 1981

ISS light trail, time-exposure image. This streak of light was formed as the International Space Station (ISS) passed from top to bottom across the night sky

Spaceship orbiting Earth, artwork
Spaceship orbiting Earth, computer artwork. Elongated spaceship designs like this place the habitation module (left) as far as possible from the engine (right)

Space hotel. Artwork of a futuristic space hotel in Earth orbit. Beneath the space hotel, a supply spacecraft is attempting to dock

Child space tourist. Artwork of a little girl floating in microgravity conditions within a futuristic space hotel. A small toy astronaut is floating in front of her

Sputnik 1 satellite, computer artwork
Sputnik 1 satellite. Computer artwork of Sputnik 1 re-entering Earths atmosphere. Sputnik is the worlds first artificial satellite and was launched on 4th October 1957 by the former Soviet Union

Sputnik 1, Soviet spacecraft. This spacecraft, the first ever to reach Earth orbit, was launched on 4 October 1957 by the Soviet Union

Communications satellites, artwork
Communications satellites. Computer artwork of communications satellites in orbit

Space junk, conceptual artwork. Large number of satellites orbiting the Earth, representing the hazards of space junk (also called space debris)

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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.