Orbit Collection (page 15)

International Space Stations solar array panels and Earths horizon
March 22, 2009 - International Space Stations solar array panels and Earths horizon

Artists concept of dimensional doorways within the universe
Within the universe are portals to other universe dimensions. Some believe that black holes could be the dimensional doorways leading to other worlds and much more

The creation of new star systems within a vast gaseous nebula

French / Bulgarian orbital weapons platform in orbit
French/Bulgarian orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, in orbit

A reusable lunar shuttle prepares to dock with a lunar cycler
A reusable lunar shuttle, recently launched from the moon, prepares to dock with a lunar cycler. The lunar shuttle has a capacity for six crew and passengers

Artists concept of a space shuttle entering Earth orbit. The Space Shuttle reveals a belly covered with thousands of individual thermally protective silica tiles

A manned orbital maintenance platform rendezvouses with Chandra X-ray Observatory
A manned orbital maintenance platform (OMP) rendezvouses with NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory for maintenance and upgrade

Artist concept of Neptune and Earth. Neptune, a gas giant, is the planet furthest from the Sun. Neptunes diameter is four times that of the Earth s

Russias Progress 35P is docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment
November 21, 2009 - Russias Progress 35P is docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment

Planetary system Epsilon Eridani
This artists conception shows the closest known planetary system to our own, called Epsilon Eridani. Observations from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope show that the system hosts two asteroid belts

An unpiloted Progress 17 supply vehicle
June 15, 2005 - An unpiloted Progress 17 supply vehicle departs from the International Space Station carrying its load of trash and unneeded equipment to be deorbited

A gas giant planet orbiting a red dwarf star
This is an artists concept of a gas giant planet orbiting the cool, red dwarf star Gliese 876, located 15 light-years away in the autumn constellation Aquarius. The planet was discovered in 1998

Artists depiction of an orange and cloudy world with two moons
An artists depiction of an orange and cloudy world with two moons. A supernova explosion has occured in a distant nebula

Two astronauts exploring a moon

Comparison diagram showing the motion of stars with and without a companion
A star without a companion would appear to travel on a straight line on the night sky, compared to the background stars, but if the star has an orbiting companion it will not

Nearby planets hover over the ocean on this world

The Cygnus spacecraft begins its separation from the International Space Station
October 22, 2013 - The Orbital Sciences Cygnus commercial craft begins its relative separation from the International Space Station

Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars in this retro space poster
Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars. Depicted here as a terrestrial planet, Kepler-16b might also be a gas giant like Saturn

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft
September 23, 2014 - The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station for grapple and berthing

A diagram illustrating the extent of the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud

Artists concept of a planet passing in front of a Sun-like star it orbits
An artists depiction of a planet passing in front of the star it orbits from a distant perspective. The event is known as a transit

Astronauts working on space station while orbiting above the Baltric region on Earth
A team of astronauts performing work on a space station while orbiting over Earth. The Balitc region appears below as the sun reflects off the surrounding waters

An astronaut drifting in space is rescued by a space shuttle orbiting Earth

A shooting star radiates out from a black hole in the center of a galaxy

An Earth-like planet rises over a rocky and barren alien world
An artists depiction of the view from a rocky and barren alien world. A large Earth-like planet rises over the airless environment

Illustration of an asteroid in outer space

A spacecraft flies near an ice planet and its rings near a deep space nebula cloud

The Edoardo Amaldi Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 resupply spacecraft
March 28, 2012 - The Edoardo Amaldi Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3

This diagram compares our own solar system to Kepler-22, a star system containing the first habitable zone planet discovered by NASAs Kepler mission

Illustration of satellites over Earths horizon

Satellite in outer space

Artists concept of an asteroid field against a celestial background
Asteroid field with orbits hot and starry/nebula background Artists concept of an asteroid field against a celestial background

The gas giant Jupiter seen above the surface of Jupiters moon Europa
The gas-giant Jupiter is seen here some 530, 000 kilometres away from Europas rugged surface. Another of Jupiters moons, Io, circles in its orbit about 240, 000 km inwards of Europa

A starship from Earth with ion drive propulsion explores the cosmos

Saturn above the thick atmosphere of its moon Titan
Titans atmosphere is more thick and massive than Earth s. It contains mostly nitrogen and various hydrocarbons. The atmosphere is so thick that it blocks most sunlight from reaching the surface

Cosmic image of solar flares hiting the moon

Spaceship with afterburners engaged as it approaches planet Earth
Rear view of spaceship with afterburners engaged as it approaches planet Earth

A huge sun encircled by an energy field orbits near a black hole in space

Artists concept of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

Artists concept of the star Fomalhaut and a Jupiter-type planet
Artists concept of the star Fomalhaut and the Jupiter-type planet that the Hubble Space Telescope observed. A ring of debris appears to surround Fomalhaut as well

A Jupiter-sized planet passing in front of its parent star
This is an artists impression of a Jupiter-sized planet passing in front of its parent star. Such events are called transits

Components of the International Space Station
June 3, 2008 - Backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space, various components of the International Space Station are featured in this image photographed by a STS-124 crewmember during

An extrasolar planet with its parent star peeking above its top edge
This illustration depicts the extrasolar planet HD 189733b with its parent star (HD 189733) peeking above its top edge

An explanation of how Mars seasons work

Spaceships used by different alien races are scattered throughout the galaxy
As mankind reached out further into space, meeting alien races became more common place. The exchange of technology between these alien races made deeper space travel easier and more common place

Cosmic image of a giant gaseous ringed planet

A double star system as seen from a circling planet
A double star system, one star is devouring the other as seen from a circling planet

An Earth-like planet with an orbiting moon illuminated by a nearby sun
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with an orbiting moon illuminated by a nearby sun

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"Exploring the Vastness of Orbit: A Journey through Space and Time" The Solar System Planets: Witness the mesmerizing dance of celestial bodies as they gracefully orbit around our radiant Sun. International Space Station, 2008: Behold a marvel of human ingenuity, floating effortlessly in Earth's orbit, serving as a symbol of international cooperation and scientific exploration. Jupiter from Europa, Artwork: Immerse yourself in an artist's rendition of Jupiter's majestic presence as seen from its moon Europa – a breathtaking view that sparks wonder and curiosity. Epicycles of Mercury and Venus, 1823 C017 / 8061: Delve into the intricate paths traced by Mercury and Venus throughout history – unraveling ancient astronomers' attempts to understand their complex orbital patterns. Skylab in Orbit above Earth at the End of Its Mission, 1974: Marvel at NASA's pioneering space station – Skylab – suspended high above our planet during its final moments before reentry, leaving behind an indelible mark on space exploration history. Cassini spacecraft Orbiting Saturn and Its Moon Titan: Embark on a cosmic journey alongside Cassini as it navigates Saturn's rings while capturing awe-inspiring images of its enigmatic moon Titan - revealing secrets hidden within this distant realm. Nuclear Fission Artwork: Explore the intersection between science and art with captivating visuals depicting nuclear fission - showcasing humanity's quest for knowledge even beyond Earthly boundaries. Total Eclipse of the Sun Seen from Earth’s Orbit: Experience an extraordinary event witnessed only by those fortunate enough to be in Earth’s orbit - a total eclipse casting ethereal shadows across our planet’s surface, reminding us of nature’s grand spectacle. Copernicus vs Ptolemy - A Celestial Debate Unveiled.