Orbiting Collection (page 6)

SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS C016 / 4215
SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the Dragon cargo capsule from SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies)

GRAIL spacecraft over the Moon, artwork C016 / 3072
GRAIL spacecraft over the Moon. Computer artwork of NASAs twin GRAIL (Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory) spacecraft in orbit around the Moon

Kepler-20f, artwork C013 / 9947
Kepler-20f. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet Kepler-20f, which orbits the class G8 star Kepler-20 (not shown), around 950 light years from Earth

Kepler-20e, artwork C013 / 9946
Kepler-20e. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet Kepler-20e orbiting its class G8 star Kepler-20 (left), around 950 light years from Earth

Planet sizes compared, artwork C013 / 9949
Planet sizes compared. Computer artwork comparing the sizes of the smallest known exoplanets - planets orbiting outside the solar system - to those of our own planets Mars and Earth

Kepler-42 planetary system, artwork C013 / 9948
Kepler-42 planetary system. Computer artwork showing extrasolar planets orbiting the red dwarf star Kepler-42 (KOI-961, upper left)

Kepler planetary systems, artwork C013 / 9950
Kepler planetary systems. Computer artwork showing an overhead view of the orbital position of the planets in systems with multiple transiting planets discovered by NASAs Kepler mission

Salyut 6 Soviet space station C013 / 8984
Salyut 6 soviet space station. View of the Soviet Salyut 6, or DOS-5, orbital space station in orbit above the Earth with the Soyuz 31 spacecraft (bottom) docked with it

Salyut 6 Soviet space station C013 / 8983
Salyut 6 soviet space station. View of the Soviet Salyut 6, or DOS-5, orbital space station in orbit above the Earth with two Soyuz spacecraft docked with it - one at either end

Salyut 6 Soviet space station C013 / 8982
Salyut 6 soviet space station. View of the Soviet Salyut 6, or DOS-5, orbital space station in orbit above the Earth with a Soyuz spacecraft (far left) docked with it

Kepler Mission space telescope, artwork C013 / 8967
Kepler Mission space telescope. Computer artwork of NASAs Kepler telescope in space. The Kepler Mission is designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars

Durers Nude Woman with Zodiac. Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) was a German artist. His skillful use of perspective and mathematical proportions made him one of the outstanding artistic figures of

The Earths seasons. This diagram shows the axial tilt of the Earth causing the seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun (centre)

Solar system, 1893
Solar system. Diagram of the solar system, based on the astronomical knowledge at the end of the 19th century. The Sun is at centre

Copernican solar system. Computer artwork depicting the solar system according to the heliocentric system revived by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543

Historical cosmologies. Artwork of four historical models of planetary orbits. Ptolemys geocentric (Earth-centred) model (upper right) dominated astronomy for over 1000 years

Tychonic cosmology. Historical diagram of the Earth-centred (geocentric) Tychonic cosmological model. This was proposed by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)

Satellite. Computer artwork of a satellite in orbit. Satellites are artificial objects placed in orbit around the Earth or other celestial body

Earth satellites. Conceptual computer artwork representing the large number of satellites in orbit around the Earth

Salyut 1 space station, artwork
Salyut 1 space station. Artwork of the Soyuz 11 spacecraft (upper left) docking with the Salyut 1 space station (right) in Earth orbit on 7 June 1971

Space station orbiting Earth
Space station. Computer artwork of a futuristic space station orbiting Earth. A space shuttle is leaving the station (at left)

Satellite orbiting Earth, artwork
Satellite orbiting Earth, computer artwork

Galileo navigation satellite network. Artwork of six of the navigation satellites of the European Galileo network. Their orbits around the Earth are shown in yellow

Military satellite. Computer artwork of a military satellite in orbit Earth. Military satellites may be used by Governments as weapons used to detect and destroy other satellites

Solar power satellite. Artwork of a future solar power satellite in Earth orbit. Large arrays of solar panels (brown) are converting the energy in sunlight into laser or microwave beams (not seen)

Satellites orbiting Earth, artwork
Satellites orbiting Earth, computer artwork

Galileo navigation satellites
Galileo navigation satellite network. Artwork of several navigation satellites for the European Galileo network, orbiting over Europe (reflection, top right, shows the Mediterranean Sea)

Reconnaisance satellite, conceptual image. Artwork of a military satellite over Western Europe. The cone of light represents the satellites field of vision

Climate engineering. Computer artwork of a large mirror (circular) in Earth orbit with a spacecraft (lower left). The mirror is designed to shield the Earth (lower right) from the Sun (behind mirror)

Sputnik 1 satellite
Sputnik 1. Artwork of Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite. The Sun and the Earth are reflected on the satellites surface

Cosmonaut Andrian Nikolayev, 1962
Voskhod 2 spacecraft. Replica model of the Soviet spacecraft Voskhod 2. This spacecraft launched on 18 March 1965, carrying Alexei A. Leonov (flight engineer) and Pavel I. Belyayev (commander)

Embryo in space
Human embryo above the Earth, in its amniotic sac, conceptual computer artwork. An embryo is a fertilised human egg less than eight weeks in age

Inner planets. Computer artwork of the rocky inner planets of the solar system. These are Earth (upper left), Mars (red, lower right), Venus (dark, behind Mars) and Mercury (brown)

Gravity Probe B satellite, artwork
Gravity Probe B satellite, computer artwork. The Earth (background) is shown warping a grid of space-time. The Gravity Probe B satellite is an experiment that was conducted by NASA

Huygens probe, descent to Titan
Huygens probe. Computer artwork of the Huygens probe (left) descending by parachute to the surface of Titan from the Cassini spacecraft (right). Titan is the largest moon of the ringed planet Saturn

Space mirror. Computer artwork of a vast mirror orbiting the Earth. Researchers hope to be able to develop mirrors built from materials that would be lightweight enough to be used in space

Outer solar system formation. Artwork showing the formation of the unusual orbits of bodies in the outer solar system. The inset shows three stages in the formation of the solar system

Disease-watching satellites, conceptual image. Satellites collecting data from Earth, which will be used to predict and prevent disease epidemics

Rocky planets
Inner planets. Computer artwork of the rocky inner planets of the solar system. These are Earth (upper left), Mars (red, lower right), Venus (dark, behind Mars) and Mercury (brown)

Huygens probe landing on Titan
Huygens probe. Computer artwork of the Huygens probe landing on the surface of Titan, the largest moon of the ringed planet Saturn (left)

Cassini spacecraft. Computer artwork of the Cassini spacecraft approaching Titan, Saturns largest moon. Cassini was launched in October 1997 and will reach Saturn in July 2004

Phobos and Mars
Phobos orbiting Mars, artwork. Phobos is the larger of the two Martian moons. It is irregular in shape, measuring 19x21x27 kilometres. The large crater, Stickney Crater, is 10 kilometres across

Diagram of comms satellites linked by lasers
Laser satellite communication. Artwork of the laser bridge concept for linking communications satellites in orbit. At present (1995)

Pluto, Charon and new moons, 2006
New moons of Pluto. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images of Pluto (centre) and its large moon Charon (below and right of Pluto), and two newly discovered moons

The rings of Saturn, artwork
The rings of Saturn. Artwork of the view from inside one of the rings of Saturn. The presence of rings around Saturn was first inferred by the astronomer Huygens in 1659

Planet migration, artwork
Planet migration. Computer artwork suggesting the gradual inward migration of a large planet (sphere, centre right) around a distant star (yellow, centre)

1950s Orion nuclear rocket, artwork
1950s Orion nuclear rocket. Artwork of the nuclear pulse propulsion rocket proposed by NASA in the 1950s as part of Project Orion. The rocket is shown orbiting Saturn (seen in background)

Red giant seen from a planet, artwork
Red giant (upper right) seen from a planet in orbit around it, computer artwork. A red giant is one of the final stages in the life of a Sun-like star

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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.