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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

Early Earth-like planet, artwork
Early Earth-like planet. Computer artwork of an alien (extrasolar planet), showing silicate crystals on its surface. As Earth-like planets cool

Alien planet and asteroid, artwork
Alien planet and asteroid. Computer artwork of an asteroid (foreground), an alien (extrasolar) planet (middle ground) and the star the planet is orbiting (background)

Space station orbiting Mars, computer artwork

Alien planets. Computer artwork of alien planets and moons. Several such planets have been detected orbiting nearby stars in our galaxy

Space shuttle and Earth. Computer artwork of space shuttle Atlantis in flight over Earth. Atlantis was the fourth space shuttle built. Its first flight was in 1985

Super-Jovian planet. Computer artwork of a large gas giant planet (left) orbiting a star. Numerous such planets, with masses greater than that of Jupiter, have been discovered orbiting nearby stars

ISS space walk

ISS astronaut
International Space Station astronaut. Astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria working on the International Space Station (ISS). Some of the solar arrays on the ISS are seen over the Earth behind him

Alien planet HD 209458 b and its sun
Alien planet and its sun. Artwork of the planet HD 209458 b with its parent star (HD 209458), as seen from the surface of a moon

Extrasolar planetary system. Artwork of a gas giant orbiting a star outside our solar system, viewed from its cratered moon

Gas giant seen from its moon, artwork
Gas giant planet (upper right) seen from the surface of one of its moons, computer artwork. Light from the parent star is seen shining over the moons horizon at lower right

Astronaut performing a spacewalk
Astronaut performing a space walk. Composite image of an astronaut performing a space walk, or extra-vehicular activity (EVA), during the STS-115 mission. The Earth is seen in the background

International Space Station solar panels
International Space Station (ISS) solar panels over a limb of the Earth. This is the starboard array on the P6 truss. A total of eight arrays are to be installed. Each array is 33 by 12 metres

Apollo spacecraft orbiting Earth, artwork
Apollo spacecraft in Earth orbit, computer artwork. The central cylindrical section of the spacecraft is the service module, which contains liquid hydrogen and oxygen fuel tanks

ISS construction space walk
ISS construction. Astronaut Rex J Walheim performing a space walk (extravehicular activity, EVA) during the construction of the International Space Station (ISS)

Planet orbiting Antares, computer artwork
Alien planet. Computer artwork of a hypothetical planet (seen at centre and at right) orbiting the red supergiant star Antares (at far left)

Surface of extrasolar planet Gliese 581c, computer artwork. Gliese 581c orbits its parent star Gliese 581, which is seen setting on the horizon

Dust disc around a star, computer artwork. This artwork is based on the dust disc discovered around the star Epsilon Eridani

Double planet

Extrasolar planetary system, artwork
Extrasolar planetary system. Computer artwork of a stellar system with an Earth-like planet (centre) orbiting a star (upper centre), as seen from the surface of a futuristic, alien world

SpaceLiner maglev rocket. Computer artwork of a hypothetical SpaceLiner 100 MagLev rocket launch- ing a satellite into orbit

White dwarf planets

Extrasolar planet Pollux b, artwork
Extrasolar planet Pollux b, computer artwork. The parent star, Pollux (Beta Geminorum) is at upper left. Pollux is one of the brightest stars in the sky

Alien planet 51 Pegasi b and its sun. Artwork of 51 Pegasi b crossing its parent star 51 Pegasi, as seen from the surface of a moon. 51 Pegasi b is a gas giant that was discovered in 1995

ISS light trail and constellations, time-exposure image. This streak of light was formed as the International Space Station (ISS) passed from left to right across the night sky

Tau Ceti planetary system. Artwork of the surface of a hypothetical planet in orbit around the star Tau Ceti. Other planets in this planetary system are also seen

Futuristic space station, artwork
Futuristic space station. Artwork of a space station orbiting a planet. An Earth-like planet and its sun are seen at upper right

Space station orbiting Earth, artwork
Space station orbiting Earth, computer artwork

Space tourism
MODEL RELEASED. Space tourism. Father and son looking out of the window of a spacecraft at the Sun rising over the Earth

Apollo mission space debris
Space debris. Artwork of space debris returning to Earth after being discarded during an Apollo mission. This is a rocket stage

Space debris. Computer artwork of space debris orbiting the Earth. Such debris ranges from the remains of failed missions to defunct satellites

Communication satellites. Artwork of geostationary communication satellites orbiting the Earth. They operate from an orbit around 35, 900 kilometres above the Earth

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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.