Orbiter Collection (#11)

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

Saenger-Horus spaceplane, artwork
Saenger-Horus spaceplane at the separation altitude of 37 kilometres, artwork. This design was part of work carried out in the 1980s

Saturn and Titans Lakes
Titan is the largest moon of Saturn, the only natural satellite known to have a dense atmosphere, and the only object other than Earth for which clear evidence of stable bodies of surface liquid has

Titans Lakes and Saturns Rings
Titan is the largest moon of Saturn, the only natural satellite known to have a dense atmosphere, and the only object other than Earth for which clear evidence of stable bodies of surface liquid has

Viking 1 launch. Titan 3E rocket launching NASAs Viking 1 spacecraft on its mission to Mars. Viking 1 was the first of two spacecraft sent to Mars as part of NASAs Viking program

Mars cycler spacecraft, artwork
Mars cycler spacecraft. Artwork of two astronauts in manned manoeuvring units on a spacewalk as their cycler spacecraft nears Earth

Vega orbiter. Model of the Vega probes orbital module, which was used as part of the international Vega mission. This was launched in December 1984, to study Venus and the tail of Halleys Comet

Luna orbiter. Model of a Luna 10 spacecraft orbiting module. This Soviet unmanned spacecraft was first launched during the Luna 10 mission in March 1966

Saturns moon Tethys, Cassini image
Saturns moon Tethys. False-coloured Cassini image of Tethys, one of the moons of Saturn. This is the side of Tethys that faces away from Saturn

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"Exploring the Cosmos: A Journey with Orbiter" Embarking on a cosmic odyssey, the Cassini spacecraft gracefully orbits Saturn and its enigmatic moon Titan, unraveling secrets of our celestial neighbor. With fiery determination, space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, propelling humanity towards new frontiers of discovery. Witnessing history unfold, we marvel at the Buran space shuttle's graceful landing, a testament to human ingenuity and technological prowess. Voyager 1 spacecraft ventures into uncharted territory as it boldly enters interstellar space, becoming an emissary for Earth's boundless curiosity. Imagining life beyond our planet's confines, Mars 96 surface station stands tall as an artistic representation of mankind's dream to explore the Red Planet. Tragedy strikes but resilience prevails; Columbia Space Shuttle reminds us of both the risks and rewards that come with pushing boundaries in pursuit of knowledge. With grace and precision, space shuttle Discovery unfurls its drag chute upon landing on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility - a triumphant return from outer realms. The final mission of Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134 stands as a testament to human achievement and marks the end of an era in Cape Canaveral's storied history. Huygens probe dares to descend through Titan's hazy atmosphere, capturing breathtaking images as it touches down on this mysterious moon - unlocking its secrets one layer at a time. Gazing upon Rockwell Space Shuttle Orbiter OV-101 Enterprise evokes nostalgia for those early days when dreams took flight amidst uncertainty and hope-filled skies. In awe-inspiring moments suspended above Earth’s embrace during daring spacewalks in the 1980s, astronauts become pioneers navigating weightlessness with unwavering determination.