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Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn and and its moon Titan

The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe, also known as WMAP, is designed to make fundamental measurements of cosmology, the study of the properties of our universe as a whole

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 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

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

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

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

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

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around Ceres
Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around the dwarf planet Ceres. In late November 2015 Dawn will descend to its closest orbit around Ceres at a distance of about 230 miles

The five THEMIS spacecraft in orbit around the Earth

Artists concept of the New Horizons spacecraft as it approaches Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, in July 2015. The crafts miniature cameras, radio science experiment

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

Space station in orbit around Earth

Artist concept of NanoSail-D in space

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

Artists concept of a spacecraft orbiting Mars
This artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the capture of a collection of Martian samples by a spacecraft orbiting Mars

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 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

A manned orbital maintenance platform approaches the Chandra X-ray Observatory
A manned orbital maintenance platform (OMP) approaches NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory for repair and upgrade. Chandra is a space-based X-ray telescope that was launched in 1999

The Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) will help determine if there is water hidden in the permanently dark craters of one of the Moons poles by creating an impact plume that

ACRIMSAT satellite orbiting Earth and rising Sun

Artists concept of a lunar cycler approaching Earth
A lunar cycler rounds the south pole of the Earth near perigee, its closest approach to the Earth, while a trailing future generation space shuttle prepares for a rendezvous

Artists concept of the Juno spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter. The Juno spacecraft will study the giant planet Jupiter from an elliptical, polar orbit

A shuttle delivers supplies to a space station
A shuttle from an Earth base makes its way with supplies to a space station in orbit over the planet

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

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

Illustration of satellites over Earths horizon

Satellite in outer space

The Mariner 5 spacecraft against a black background

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft as it approaches an encounter with Ceres
An artists depiction of the Dawn spacecraft as it approaches an encounter with Ceres. The satellite will investigate the two bright spots on the surface of the dwarf planet

An artists concept depicting CloudSat in orbit around Earth
This is an artists concept depicting CloudSat in orbit around Earth

Rosetta probe and comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Artists concept of twin GRAIL spacecraft orbiting the moon
Artists concept of twin GRAIL spacecraft flying in formation around the moon. Using a precision formation-flying technique, the twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moons gravity field

Artists concept of the Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite, also referred to as ICEsat. The Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite (ICESat)

Artists concept of the GOES-N spacecraft in orbit

The separation of an Earth entry vehicle on a proposed Mars Sample Return Mission
This artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the separation of an Earth entry vehicle, bearing a container of Martian rock samples

A space probe investigates a cloud covered planet in outer space
A space probe investigates a beautiful cloud covered planet in outer space. Clouds swirl over the planets surface and through its atmosphere

Artists concept of Cassini during the Saturn Orbit Insertion maneuver
This is an artists concept of Cassini during the Saturn Orbit Insertion (SOI) maneuver, just after the main engine has begun firing

Mars Telecommunications Orbiter
This illustration depicts a concept for operation of an optical communications system on the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter

The Cassini spacecraft in orbit. Cassini was launched in 2007 and sent near Saturn for observation in 2004. The current end of mission plan is 2017

An artists interpretation of the MESSENGER spacecraft at Mercury

An artists concept of the STEREO spacecraft surrounding the sun

Mir Russian Space Station in orbit over Earth

Artists concept of the U. S. / European Jason-3 spacecraft over the California coast
Artists concept of the U.S./European Jason-3 spacecraft over the California coast. Jason-3 is the fourth mission in U.S.-European series of satellite missions that measure the height of the ocean

Illustration of the reaction-wheel attitude control system on a spacecraft
Artists concept of the reaction-wheel attitude control system on a spacecraft

The Chandra X-ray Observatory as it may appear about 50, 000 miles from Earth
NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory as it may appear at about 50, 000 miles from the Earth, nearly twice as high as Earth-orbiting geosynchronous satellites

Artists concept of Dawn spacecraft approaching the dwarf planet Ceres
In this image, the Dawn spacecrafts three xenon electrostatic ion thrusters can be seen emitting ionized xenons characteristic blue/magenta glow

Philae lander on surface of a comet with Rosetta probe above
Rosetta probe above and comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko with Philae lander on surface

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"Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe: Geospatial Intelligence at its Finest" From the Cassini spacecraft's mesmerizing orbit around Saturn and its enigmatic moon Titan, to the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe's groundbreaking exploration of cosmic microwave background radiation, it has revolutionized our understanding of the universe. As New Horizons spacecraft ventured closer to dwarf planet Pluto and its loyal companion Charon, we witnessed a celestial dance that revealed unprecedented insights into these distant worlds. And as a future generation space shuttle rendezvous with a lunar cycler, humanity's quest for knowledge continues to push boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere. The Mars Telecommunications Orbiter gracefully glides through Martian skies, ensuring seamless communication between our explorers on the Red Planet and their home base. Meanwhile, The Interstellar Boundary Explorer satellite ventures into uncharted territories at the edge of our solar system, unraveling mysteries hidden within interstellar space. With unwavering determination, Dawn robotic spacecraft embarks on an extraordinary journey around Ceres and Vesta – two intriguing bodies residing in our asteroid belt. Through artists' depictions of satellites encircling Earth-like inhabited worlds, we catch glimpses of what lies beyond our own familiar realm. Behold. The Orbiting Carbon Observatory stands as an artistic concept turned reality – monitoring greenhouse gases from above with unparalleled precision. As Dawn spacecraft gracefully enters orbit around Ceres in another artist’s rendition come true, new chapters in planetary exploration are written before our eyes. And let us not forget the five THEMIS spacecraft elegantly circling Earth – tirelessly collecting data about magnetic storms and auroras that illuminate our night sky with ethereal beauty. Geospatial intelligence has become humanity's compass in this vast cosmos; it guides us towards greater understanding while igniting curiosity within every stargazer’s heart.