Spaceflight Collection (page 8)

The Soyuz rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
March 24, 2009 - The Soyuz rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The colonized moon is escaping, the zenith in the war between United Nations and Lunatics

Artists concept of the Assimilators Claw, as described in the novels of Stephen Baxter; front view

Space Shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A is accompanied by space shuttle Endeavour
April 17, 2009 - Space Shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A is accompanied by space shuttle Endeavour after Endeavours rollout to Launch Pad 39B

Space Shuttle Discovery with a Russian spacecraft visible in the foreground
October 25, 2007 - Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station during STS-120 rendezvous and docking operations

Explorers in space suits exit an Asteroid Lander
A pair of explorers in space suits exit an Asteroid Lander in preparation for exploring the asteroids surface. The surface gravity is so low that in terms of moving about the experience is more akin

Artists concept of a robotic probe exploring a frigid ethane lake on Titan
A robotic probe explores a frigid ethane lake on Titan. This probe carries its own light source as the surface of Titan is only 0.1 percent as bright as the Earth s

Space station in orbit around Earth with space shuttle

Close-up view of the aft section of the International Space Station
March 7, 2011 - A close-up view of the aft section of the International Space Station

Close-up of the front section of space shuttle Atlantis
July 10, 2011 - Close-up of the front section of space shuttle Atlantis in Earth orbit

The launch of the Mercury Atlas unmanned test flight
February 24, 1961 - The launch of the Mercury Atlas (MA-2), an unmanned suborbital Mercury capsule test

Space Shuttle Atlantis backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth
November 18, 2009 - Space Shuttle Atlantis backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth

A partial view of Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay
July 29, 2009 - Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon, a partial view of Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay, docking mechanism, vertical stabilizer

A Delta IV rocket roars into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard
June 27, 2009 - A Delta IV rocket lifts off into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard

Orion-drive spacecraft leaving Earth orbit

Artists concept of Mars Odyssey

Artists concept of NASAs Juno spacecraft during its Earth flyby gravity assist. On Earth below, the southern Atlantic Ocean is visible, along with the coast of Argentina

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft in orbit around the large asteroid Vesta and the dwarf planet Ceres. The two bodies have very different properties from each other

Space Shuttle Endeavour with its drag chute deployed
November 30, 2008 - With its drag chute deployed, Space Shuttle Endeavour slows to a stop after landing at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California

Artists concept of an orbital outpost above Phobos, the nearest of Mars moons
Phobos, the nearest of the Martian moons, may make a convenient transit station for travellers on their way to the surface of Mars

Space Shuttle Discovery liftoff
Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, October 23, 2007 - The Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew head toward Earth-orbit and a scheduled link-up with the International Space Station

Astronauts release a weather balloon on the surface of Titan
A titanian explorer prepares to release a weather balloon while another directs a flood lamp to illuminate the activity. On the left is a supply cart with a portable weather station

A docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft
September 16, 2011 - A docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space

The Cygnus spacecraft in the grasp of Canadarm2
September 29, 2013 - The first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in the grasp of the Canadarm2. Earths horizon and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene

Space shuttle Atlantis sits on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in anticipation
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis sits on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in anticipation of its upcoming launch

The Soyuz TMA-16 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
September 30, 2009 - The Soyuz TMA-16 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

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

An alien being watches a human astronaut on an alien world
An alien being watches a human astronaut who has landed his space rocket on the aliens world

Artists depiction of a satellite in orbit around an Earth-like world and moon
An artists depiction of a satellite in orbit around an Earth-like world and moon

Space scene inspired by the novels of Stephen Baxter

A pair of astronauts perform an inspection of a manned Mars lander
A pair of astronauts in Manned Maneuvering Units perform a final inspection of a manned Mars lander/return vehicle before disembarking for the surface of Mars

A manned lunar space elevator prepares to depart from its manned lunar base. Surrounding it are support facilities and cargo

Artists concept of astronauts exploring a dry gully on Saturns moon Titan. In early 2005 the European Space Agencys Huygens probe revealed a surface carved by numerous drainage channels similar to

Space shuttle Discovery and the Canadian-built Dextre docked to the International
February 26, 2011 - Space shuttle Discovery and the Canadian-built Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM), docked to the International Space Station

Space shuttle Atlantis above a cloud covered Earth
July 10, 2011 - Space shuttle Atlantis backdropped by a cloud covered Earth

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft
May 31, 2012 - The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the International Space Stations Canadarm2 robotic arm

The first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in orbit above Earth
September 29, 2013 - The first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in orbit above Earth

The Gemini 5 spacecraft is prepared for launch
August 21, 1965 - The erector at launch pad 19 is lowered in preparation for the launch of the Gemini-5 spacecraft

A Delta II rocket with several solid rocket motors attached
Vandenberg Air Force Base, California - A Delta II rocket with several solid rocket motors attached

Space shuttle Atlantis comes to a stop on the top of Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space
September 4, 2008 - Space shuttle Atlantis comes to a stop on the top of Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center after more than a 6-hour journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building

A NASA spacecraft begins it approach of planet Northwind in hopes of finding forms
A NASA spacecraft begins it approach of planet Northwind in hopes of finding some form of life on these moons of winter wonderlands

Two aircraft guard this alien planet

Chinese orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey

The Delta II first stage for the OSTM / Jason-2 spacecraft arrives
April 25, 2008 - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Delta II first stage for the OSTM/Jason-2 spacecraft arrives on Space Launch Complex 2

A close-up view of the International Space Station
March 7, 2011 - A close-up view of the International Space Station

The Russian Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft backdropped by Earth
November 12, 2013 - The Russian Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft docked to the Rassvet or Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM-1)

Artists concept of NASAs Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft approaching Mars. The Curiosity rover is safely tucked inside the spacecrafts aeroshell

High-angle view of the Apollo 10 space vehicle on its launch pad
May 13, 1969 - Aerial, high-angle view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

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"Exploring the Final Frontier: A Journey through Spaceflight" Earthrise over Moon: Witnessing the breathtaking beauty of our home planet from the lunar surface, Apollo 8 astronauts captured an iconic image that forever changed our perspective on Earth. Astronaut footprints on the Moon: The indelible marks left by brave explorers serve as a testament to human achievement and symbolize mankind's first steps towards conquering new frontiers. Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn and Titan: Unveiling the mysteries of Saturn's majestic rings and its enigmatic moon Titan, Cassini provided us with unprecedented insights into these distant celestial wonders. Gemini 7 spacecraft in Earth orbit: Two American astronauts embarked on a record-breaking two-week mission aboard Gemini 7, paving the way for longer spaceflights and crucial research on human endurance in space. Space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida: With thunderous roars, Discovery soared into space countless times, carrying both satellites and astronauts to expand our knowledge of outer space. Installation of Vostok spacecraft: Witnessing history being made as Soviet engineers meticulously prepared Yuri Gagarin's Vostok spacecraft for his groundbreaking journey into orbit around Earth. Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft: Yuri Gagarin became humanity's first cosmonaut aboard Vostok 1, forever etching his name in history as he orbited our planet and opened up new horizons for future explorations. Aurora, ISS image: Bathed in ethereal hues dancing across Earth's atmosphere, this stunning photograph captures the mesmerizing phenomenon known as aurora borealis seen from the International Space Station (ISS). Voyager 1 spacecraft entering interstellar space: After decades of exploration beyond our solar system, Voyager 1 crossed into interstellar space – a monumental milestone in our quest to understand the vastness of the universe.