Orbiting Collection (page 10)

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

Mars 96 penetrator, artwork
Mars 96 penetrator. Artwork showing one of the penetrator probes of the Russian Mars 96 mission landing on Mars after being released from orbit

Satellite launch sequence diagram. This sequence shows a telecommunications satellite being launched from the equator into geostationary orbit (yellow circle)

Ariane 5 payload deployment, artwork. This is the second stage of an Ariane 5 rocket, being used to deploy two satellites (one inside carrier)

MSG-2 weather satellite, artwork. This Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) satellite is one of the weather satellites operated by EUMETSAT

Herschel orbital separation, artwork. The Herschel Space Observatory (left) was launched into space on 14 May 2009 by an Ariane 5 rocket

Earth and the Moon from space
It is said that the Moon has a great influences not only on human beings - on plants, on animals, especially birds. We can watch the phases of the Moon without a telescope

Oceanography satellites, artwork
Oceanography satellites orbiting the Earth, artwork. They are Topex-Poseidon (left) and Jason-1 (right). Topex-Poseidon, launched in 1992

Communications satellite, artwork
Communications satellite in Earth orbit, artwork. These satellites operate from a geostationary orbit 35, 786 kilometres above the Earth

Earth-like alien planet. Computer artwork of asteroid moons orbiting an extrasolar planet with similar atmospheric conditions to the Earth

Rocket carrying Indias first satellite
Indias first satellite. The nose of the launcher rocket carrying Aryabhata, Indias first satellite. Aryabhata was a 1.4 metre diameter satellite

Alien gas giant planet, artwork
Alien gas giant planet. Artwork of a view from above a moon orbiting an alien gas giant planet (upper centre) that is orbiting very close to its parent star

Earthlike alien planet, artwork
Earthlike alien planet. Artwork of the view from above the surface of a moon orbiting an Earthlike alien planet (upper right)

Earthlike planet in Orion Nebula, artwork. A small moon is at upper left, and the surface of another moon is at lower left

Earthlike moons of a gas giant, artwork
Earthlike moons of a gas giant. Artwork of three Earthlike moons (one at upper right, two more at lower left) orbiting an alien gas giant planet

Earth and Moon space-time warp, artwork
Earth and Moon space-time warp. Artwork of the Earth (lower left) and the Moon (upper right) on a grid representing space-time

Gherman Titov, Soviet postcard. Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000) was the second person to orbit the Earth. Launched in the Vostok 2 spacecraft

Vostok 1 orbiting the Earth, 1961
Vostok 1 orbiting the Earth. Artwork of the Vostok 1 spacecraft carrying Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) around the Earth as the first human in space on 12 April 1961

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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.