Orbiter Collection (#7)

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

Mars Odyssey spacecraft over martian sunrise
October 28, 2003 - Odyssey over Martian Sunrise. The Mars Odyssey spacecraft passes above a portion of the planet that is rotating into the sunlight in this artists concept illustration

Close-up of Space Shuttle Atlantis
June 15, 2007 - Medium close-up scene of Atlantis port side orbital maneuvering system pod prior to repair work performed by a STS-117 mission specialist

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
June 3, 2005 - This image is an artists concept of a view looking down on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The spacecraft is pictured using its Shallow Subsurface Radar instrument (SHARAD)

The Cassini spacecraft in orbit. Cassini was launched in 2007 and sent near Saturn for observation in 2004. The current end of mission plan is 2017

Space Shuttle Discovery on the launch pad
January 14, 2009 - Viewed across the waters of the Banana River at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Space Shuttle Discovery is secured on Launch Pad 39A

Space shuttle Atlantis approaches the top of Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center
September 4, 2008 - Space shuttle Atlantis approaches the top of Launch Pad 39A. The shuttle stack, with solid rocket boosters

Artists concept of a lunar cycler
A lunar cycler has reached its furthest orbital point from the Earth, the apogee, and is rounding the far side of the Moon to begin its fall back toward Earth

Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station
February 26, 2011 - Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, space shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station during STS-133 rendezvous and docking operations

Space Shuttle Endeavour backdropped by space and Earths horizon
Backdropped by space and Earths horizon, Endeavours orbital maneuvering system pods and vertical stabilizer are visible in this image taken while docked with the International Space Station during

Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Kennedy Space Center
July 15, 2009 - Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Journey: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Journey - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Not all those who wander are lost. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

Space Shuttle Atlantis clears the tower at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida
November 16, 2009 - Space Shuttle Atlantis clears the tower at the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, as it commences mission STS-129

Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from its launch pad toward Earth orbit
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 11, 2009 - Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in to Earth orbit and rendezvous with the Hubble Space Telescope

Space Shuttle Endeavour inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center
September 19, 2008 - Shortly before midnight, space shuttle Endeavour leaves the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Discovery on the runway at the Kennedy Space Center
March 28, 2009 - Space Shuttle Discovery passes the control tower on Runway 15 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, concluding the 13-day

Artists View of Odyssey Detecting Ice
May 28, 2002 - Artists View of Odyssey Detecting Ice. This artists rendering portrays ice-rich layers in the soils of Mars being detected by instruments aboard the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft

The logistics module for the Japanese Kibo laboratory in Space Shuttle Endeavour s
March 13, 2008 - Backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space, the logistics module for the Japanese Kibo laboratory in Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay

Space shuttle taking off amongst grey smoke and clouds

An artists concept of NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
June 3, 2005 - This is an artists concept of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter during the critical process of Mars orbit insertion

Space Shuttle Discovery launch
May 31, 2008 - Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew head toward Earth-orbit and a scheduled link-up with the International Space Station

Lift-off of Space Shuttle Discovery
Cape Canaveral, Florida, March 15, 2009 - Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center into Earth orbit

An artists concept of the STEREO spacecraft surrounding the sun

Space Shuttle Discovery
September 8, 2009 - Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 20 crew member on the International Space

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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.