Space Exploration Collection (page 21)

SOLAR PROMINENCES. The whole edge of the sun taken with calcium K line, 9 December 1929, showing solar prominences

Robots and other machines mining on a volcnaic planet
Robots and other machines mining on a volcnaic lava flowing alien planet

New Horizons spacecraft approaches dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft approaches dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

A manned orbital maintenance platform docked with a manned reusable crew capsule
A manned orbital maintenance platform (OMP) docked with a manned reusable crew capsule (RCC) in low Earth orbit ignites an auxiliary liquid-propellant rocket booster in order to lift it to a far

A starship visits an asteroid near the planet Mercury during a investigative voyage to the inner solar system

A young star circled by full-sized planets, and rings of dust beyond
In this image, a young star is shown circled by full-sized planets, and rings of dust beyond. These rings, also called debris discs, arise when embryonic planets smash into each other

A future generation space shuttle rendezvous with a lunar cycler
A future generation space shuttle prepares for a rendezvous with a lunar cycler for a seven-day journey to the moon

Two alien destroyer vessels patrol the orbit of their immensely large homeworld
Two alien destroyer class vessels patrol the orbit of their immensely large homeworld as they pass over the night side of their capital city

A flying saucer goes into warp speed

The Cave Nebula

The robotic arm of the Japanese Experiment Module assists in installing components
July 23, 2009 - The robotic arm of the Japanese Experiment Module or Kibo assists in the installation of MAXI payload on the Japanese Exposed Facility

An astronaut floating above Earth
An artists depiction of an astronaut floating in space while orbiting a large, Earth-like planet

Mars Telecommunications Orbiter in flight around Mars
This illustration depicts a concept for the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter in flight around Mars. The orbiter is in development to be the first spacecraft with a primary function of providing

Artists depiction of the comet C / 2013 A1 making a close pass by Mars
An artists depiction of the comet C/2013 A1, also known as Siding Spring after the Australian Observatory that discovered the comet

Artists concept of the Galileo spacecraft in orbit
Artists concept of the Galileo spacecraft sent into orbit for observation of Jupiter and its moons from 1995 to 2003. Galileo was launched on October 18, 1989

A Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft in low Earth orbit
A three-person manned Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft passes over the Black Sea at an orbital altitude of 200 miles

Illustration of a spacecraft and astronauts at a mining site on Saturns moon Titan
Illustration of a spacecraft and astronauts at a large-scale mining operation site on the surface of Saturns moon Titan. 100 years from now space exploration may have evolved to space exploitation

The Interstellar Boundary Explorer satellite
Artists concept of the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) satellite. The IBEX satellite will map the boundary between the solar system and interstellar space

Artists rendering of an emergency use system of the launch abort system
June 2006 - NASAs Constellation Program is getting to work on the new spacecraft that will return humans to the moon and blaze a trail to Mars and beyond

Messier 81, or Bodes Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 81, or Bodes Galaxy, is located about 12 million light years from our planet and is one of the most iconic spiral galaxies in the night sky

Futuristic city on a planet at the edge of the Milky Way

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

Messier 101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

The Sombrero Galaxy, also known as Messier 104 or NGC 4594, is an unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It has a bright nucleus, an unusually large central bulge

An astronaut floating in front of a water covered world with two moons

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2
May 25, 2012 - With the blackness of space and clouds over Earth forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space

Atlas V launch vehicle, with the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on top
August 12, 2005 - At 7:43 a.m. EDT an Atlas V launch vehicle, 19 stories tall, with a two-ton Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) on top

View of the space shuttle Discovery crew cabin
February 26, 2011 - View of the space shuttle Discovery crew cabin

Spitzer seen in visible light. The solar shield always faces the sun, allowing the spacecraft to remain very cold

Dawn robotic spacecraft orbiting Ceres and Vesta, members of the asteroid belt, to study them in space

A crescent moon shines through a monumental launch site
A crescent moon, destination for 27 brave explorers, shines through the launch site of humanitys first and only trips to another world

Earth and moon in outer space with rising sun and flying meteorites

This is an artistas concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory. The mission, scheduled to launch in early 2009, will be the first spacecraft dedicated to studying atmospheric carbon dioxide

An interstellar relay station operated & run by androids

A colorful star system illuminated by different colored nebula gases, providing light and warmth to a nearby planet

A 1950s view of a stream-lined finned spaceship beginning its landing phase
A fanciful 1950s view of a stream-lined finned spaceship beginning the landing phase (tail-first) on to the lunar surface. The Earth, some 280, 000 miles away, floats serenely above the lunar horizon

A manned Asteroid Lander approaches the desolate surface of an asteroid in preparation for landing. Thrusts from reaction control units illuminates the dark side of the lander with a ghostly blue

Artists concept of an Orion-drive battleship; Soviet style

A command module approaches an awaiting rocket in Earth orbit
An Orion class command module with a crew of three approaches an awaiting rocket in already in Earth orbit destined for Mars moon Phobos

Fish-eye lens view of a portion of the International Space Station
May 27, 2011 - Fish-eye lens view of a portion of the International Space Station and the docked space shuttle Endeavour

Artists concept of an astronaut floating by a heavily cratered moon
Artists concept of an astronaut floating in outer space. A barren and heavily cratered moon is illuminated from a nearby star

Astronauts work on a space station while the sun rises on an Earth-like planet
A team of astronauts work on a space station in orbit over a cloud covered world. A neighboring Earth-like planet sees the radiance of a nearby sunrise

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft in the grasp of the Canadarm2
May 25, 2012 - With clouds and land forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station. Expedition

Artists concept illustrating our beautiful cosmic universe
Artists concept illustrating what a beautiful, colorful place our cosmic universe truly is

A comet passing the Earth on its return journey from around the Sun

NGC 3628, an unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo
The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31 or NGC 224, in the constellation Andromeda

High angle view of the Apollo 14 space vehicle
Cape Canaveral, Florida, November 9, 1970 - A high-angle view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the Apollo 14 (Spacecraft 110/Lunar Module 8/Saturn 509)

The Gemini 7 spacecraft
December 15, 1965 - The Gemini 7 spacecraft as it was observed from the hatch window of the Gemini 6 spacecraft during rendezvous manuevers

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"Embarking on a celestial journey, space exploration unveils the mysteries of the universe. 🚀✨ With astronomy as our guide, we strive to find balance between Earth and the vastness beyond. The drama unfolds as we witness eternal wonders that defy comprehension. From everlasting galaxies like the majestic Sombrero Galaxy to gaseous pillars captured by Hubble Space Telescope, each discovery leaves us in awe. In 1969, APOLLO 11 marked a historic moment when Buzz Aldrin stood on the moon's surface, reflecting Neil Armstrong and Eagle in his visor—a testament to human achievement. The diagram of Ariane 5 rocket showcases our relentless pursuit of reaching new heights while maintaining meticulous engineering precision. The Curiosity rover roams Mars' desolate terrain with an artistic touch, capturing its surroundings through stunning artwork. Meanwhile, Saturn 5 stands mid-air—an illustration of American ingenuity propelling us towards unimaginable frontiers. As NASA's space shuttles launch into orbit with thunderous power, they carry dreams and aspirations for mankind's future among the stars. Skylab gracefully orbits above Earth at the end of its mission—reminding us that even in space, time moves forward. Cassini spacecraft explores Saturn and Titan from close quarters—a daring endeavor expanding our knowledge about distant worlds. Gemini 7 glides effortlessly through Earth's orbit—a symbol of humanity's quest for understanding beyond our own planet. A gateway to eternity—an endless voyage where every step brings us closer to unraveling cosmic enigmas. It beckons us to embrace both the known and unknown—the globe itself becoming smaller as we venture further into uncharted territories. " (Note.