Orbiter Collection (#6)

The Harmony node in Space Shuttle Discoverys cargo bay
October 26, 2007 - Backdropped by a cloud-covered portion of Earth, the Harmony node in Space Shuttle Discoverys cargo bay is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 16 crewmember

Space Shuttle Atlantis prepares for landing
May 24, 2009 - Space Shuttle Atlantis settles down toward Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base as it concludes its historic final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope

Space Shuttle Discovery touches down on the runway at Kennedy Space Center
March 28, 2009 - Space Shuttle Discovery touches down on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center, concluding the 13-day

Voyager spacecraft near Jupiter and its unrecognized ring

Artists concept of a space tug docked with a lunar lander. With the space tug firmly docked with the lunar lander, the two will function as a single spacecraft for the duration of a 3-day trip to

An overhead view of Space Shuttle Atlantis atop a modified 747 aircraft
Overhead view of Space Shuttle Atlantis atop a modified 747 airplane as the craft flew over Californias high desert

Viewed across the basin, Space Shuttle Atlantis crawls toward the launch pad
September 4, 2008 - Viewed across the turn basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis crawls toward Launch Pad 39A. ašaš

Space Shuttle Discoverys tail section
October 25, 2007 - The Space Shuttle Discoverys tail section is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 16 crewmember during a backflip maneuver performed by the approaching visitors

The final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis
July 8, 2011 - Space shuttle Atlantis just before it disappears into the clouds, Cape Canaveral, Florida

Aerial view of Space Shuttle Discovery over Earth as it approaches the International
April 7, 2010 - Aerial view of Space Shuttle Discovery over Earth as it approaches the International Space Station. The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is visible in Discoverys cargo bay

Palmetto trees frame space shuttle Endeavour as it rolls toward the launch pad
Palmetto trees frame space shuttle Endeavour as it rolls toward Launch Pad 39A after earlier moving off Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Mars Odyssey spacecraft passes above Mars south pole
October 28, 2003 - The Mars Odyssey spacecraft passes above Mars south pole in this artists concept illustration. The spacecraft has been orbiting Mars since October 24, 2001

Atlantis rolls toward the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy
October 20, 2008 - Atlantis rolls toward the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. The journey from the pad took about six hours. aš

Space shuttle Atlantis rolls out of Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at Kennedy Space Center
March 23, 2009 - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls out of Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to roll over to the Vehicle Assembly Building

A Mars cycler travels by the Earth while two astronauts watch from afar
A Mars cycler swings by the Earth and onward to Mars while two astronauts in manned maneuvering units (AKA, MMUs) watch from afar

The docked space shuttle Discovery and Dextre
February 27, 2011 - The docked space shuttle Discovery (STS-133) and the Canadian-built Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM)

The aft section of the docked space shuttle Discovery and the stations robotic Canadarm2
April 10, 2010 - The aft section of the docked space shuttle Discovery and the stations robotic Canadarm2. The Red Sea, Sinai Peninsula (center) and Nile River (left)

Space Shuttle Endeavour mounted on a modified Boeing 747 shuttle carrier aircraft
Decembe 12, 2008 - Riding atop its modified Boeing 747 carrier aircraft, the Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway of the Shuttle Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center in

A Soyuz vehicle and the Space Shuttle Discovery docked to the International Space Station
August 5, 2005 - Docked to the International Space Station, a Soyuz vehicle (foreground) and the Space Shuttle Discovery were photographed by a crewmember onboard the orbital outpost

Space Shuttle Atlantis over the Bahamas
July 10, 2011 - Space Shuttle Atlantis over the Bahamas. Part of a Russian Progress spacecraft is visible in the foreground

Space Shuttle Endeavour sits ready on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
July 11, 2009 - The space shuttle Endeavour is seen on launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Cloud vortex streets off the coast of northwestern Africa
May 15, 2009 -Low-level winds rushing over the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of northwestern Africa created cloud vortex streets which share this scene with the top of the Hubble Space Telescope

Artists concept of NASAs MAVEN spacecraft
This artists concept depicts NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft near Mars. MAVEN is in development for launch in 2013

Space shuttle Atlantis backdropped against the blackness of space
May 23, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis backdropped against the blackness of space

Space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches a docked Russian spacecraft
Space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches the International Space Station during STS-130 rendezvous and docking operations

Space Shuttle Discoverys main landing gear touches down for landing
September 11, 2009 - Space Shuttle Discoverys main landing gear touches down at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California

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

Space Shuttle Discovery docked to the International Space Station
August 3, 2005 - The blackness of space and Earths horizon form the backdrop for this image featuring the nose of the Space Shuttle Discovery while docked to the International Space Station

Space Shuttle Discovery in orbit
July 6, 2006 - Space Shuttle Discovery in orbit

Artists Concept of Voyager Spacecraft

Space shuttle Atlantis unfurls its drag chute upon landing at Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral, Florida, November 27, 2009 - The drag chute unfurls as space shuttle Atlantis lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida after 11 days in

Space shuttle Atlantis atop the mobile launcher platform sits on the launch pad
April 17, 2009 - Space shuttle Atlantis atop the mobile launcher platform sits on Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. At left is the Vehicle Assembly Building

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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.