Orbiting Collection (page 9)

Saturn and solar system
Solar system. Artwork of the nine planets orbiting the Sun (yellow). The planetary orbits are shown as blue lines. Distances and sizes are not to scale

Idea taking flight, conceptual art
Idea. Conceptual computer artwork of an idea taking flight, showing a winged brain flying over Earth. The image could also represent the use of intelligent satellites to study weather patterns

Cosmonaut Pavel Popovich, 1962
Pavel Popovich (born 1930), Ukrainian cosmonaut onboard Vostok 4, August 12 1962. During his life, Popovich cumulatively spent over 19 days in space. Vostok 4 was his first flight

Space elevator station, artwork
Space elevator station. Computer artwork of a space elevator platform in the middle of the sea

Mirror array in space, artwork
Mirror array. Computer artwork of an array of mirrors in Earth orbit

Planetary orbits, artwork
Planetary orbits, conceptual computer artwork

Alien planet and its moon, artwork
Alien planet and its moon. Computer artwork of an alien (extrasolar) planet and its moon orbiting a Sun-like star

Quantised orbits of the planets
Quantum orbits of the planets. Conceptual computer artwork showing the planets of the solar system on a model of atomic orbitals

Atomic structure, conceptual artwork
Atomic structure. Conceptual computer artwork of electron orbit paths as rings around the central nucleus (yellow) of an atom

Northern hemisphere summer. Computer artwork showing summer in the Earths northern hemisphere. As the Earth orbits around the sun its tilted axis gives rise to the seasons

Orbit of the Earth. Historical artwork showing the Earth revolving around the Sun. The Earth takes around 365 days to complete a full orbit of the Sun

Jet stream clouds over eastern Canada, seen from orbit. North is towards bottom. This band of high- altitude clouds runs from bottom right to centre

Great Lakes from space
Great Lakes on the USA/Canada border, seen from space. The Great Lakes cover an area of almost 250, 000 square kilometres, making them the largest expanse of fresh water in the world

Leonids meteor shower, 19th century
Leonids meteor shower. The Earth is shown crossing the path of the debris that forms the Leonid meteor shower. This occurs annually for about 2 days around mid-November when the Earth crosses

Topex-Poseidon satellite, artwork

Space debris collision, artwork

Space shuttle above Earths atmosphere
Atmosphere before sunrise from 30.000 feet with a rising crescent of the Moon, two days before New Moon. The view of the Moon is disturbed by the atmosphere, star are visible above the blue

Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1168
Comet Hale-Bopp. This was one of the brightest comets of the 20th Century, when it made its closest approach to Earth. It was visible during the first half of 1997

Astrolab mission to the ISS, artwork

Comet, historical image
Head of the Comet of 1961. The rotating core produced shell-like figures with some bright spots which are larger ice bolders leaving the comet service we know today

ISS viewing portal, artwork

ENEIDE mission to the ISS, artwork

Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1169
Comet Hale-Bopp. This was one of the brightest comets of the 20th Century, when it made its closest approach to Earth. It was visible during the first half of 1997

Interbol satellites, diagram

MSG weather satellite launch, artwork

SPOT 5 satellite, artwork

Cerise satellite collision, artwork

Jason-2 satellite, artwork

SPOT 4 and Artemis satellites, artwork

Venus Express mission, artwork

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

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

COROT satellite, artwork

Red Sea from space
Arabian Peninsula (right) and the Red Sea (left) from space. At centre left, between two fingers of the Red Sea, is the Sinai Peninsula, part of Egypt

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

Moon and Earth
Earth and Moon, composite image. The Moon orbits Earth at a distance of around 384, 000 kilometres. At 3400 kilometres in diameter, it is roughly a third of the size of the Earth

Earths rotation, artwork
Earths rotation. Computer artwork of the Earth, showing its rotation and the apparent movement of the Moon, Sun and planets in relation to it

Mexico from space
Mexico seen from space. North is at bottom. The large blue inlet at centre is the Gulf of California, also called the Sea of Cortez

Geostationary orbit diagram

Polar orbit diagram

Cassini-Huygens probe at Titan, artwork
Cassini-Huygens probe at Titan. Artwork of the joint NASA-ESA Cassini-Huygens spacecraft firing its engine on one of its encounters with Titan in 2004

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"Orbiting: A Celestial Dance in the Solar System" Step into the mesmerizing realm of orbiting, where celestial bodies gracefully navigate their paths through the vast expanse of our Solar System. From stunning artwork depicting distant planets to monumental space missions, let us embark on a captivating journey. In 2008, humanity witnessed a remarkable feat as the International Space Station commenced its orbital voyage around Earth. This technological marvel serves as a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration among nations. Rewind back to 1965 when Alexei Leonov became the first person to venture into the vacuum of space during his historic spacewalk. His courageous act forever changed our perception of what lies beyond our planet's boundaries. The Gemini 7 spacecraft effortlessly gliding through orbit showcases mankind's ability to explore and conquer new frontiers. It symbolizes our relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding about the mysteries that lie above. Delve deeper into this cosmic ballet with awe-inspiring artwork capturing Jupiter from Europa, revealing its majestic beauty against an otherworldly backdrop. The gas giant's enigmatic allure continues to captivate astronomers worldwide. Reflect upon historical models such as Ptolemy's Geocentric Model, Copernicus' Heliocentric Model, and Tycho Brahe's contributions that revolutionized our understanding of how heavenly bodies move in relation to one another. These groundbreaking theories paved the way for modern astronomy. Niels Bohr’s caricature reminds us of his profound contributions towards unraveling quantum mechanics – a field that challenges conventional notions by exploring atomic orbits and energy levels within atoms themselves. Immerse yourself in artistic renditions showcasing Apollo spacecraft at the Moon - an iconic moment marking humanity’s first steps on another celestial body. Witness these extraordinary achievements that continue inspiring generations today. Marvel at Cassini-Huygens probe's breathtaking encounter with Saturn - a masterpiece captured through artistic interpretation. This mission unveiled unprecedented insights into the ringed planet, its moons, and the wonders of our cosmic neighborhood.