Orbiter Collection (#9)

Space Shuttle Discoverys cargo bay
July 27, 2005 - Space Shuttle Discoverys cargo bay over Earths horizon was photographed by one of the seven STS-114 crew members as the astronauts move within 24 hours of docking with

Space Shuttle Endeavour docked to the Destiny laboratory of the International Space
August 15, 2007 - Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour, docked to the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station

Space Shuttle Atlantis and Endeavour sit on their launch pads at Kennedy Space Center
April 18, 2009 - On Launch Pad 39B (left) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour stands just a few miles from space shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A (right)

A montage of the universe featuring astronomical objects and an exploratory craft
A montage image of the universe featuring Jupiter, Saturn, The Horsehead Nebula, and other astronomical objects, as a deep space exploratory craft moves by

Space Shuttle Atlantis approaching the International Space Station
June 10, 2007 - Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches the Interntional Space Station during STS-117 rendezvous and docking operations, backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth

A docked Soyuz spacecraft over the docked space shuttle Atlantis
November 22, 2009 - A docked Soyuz spacecraft over the docked space shuttle Atlantis. A scene of Earths horizon forms the background

A partial view of Space Shuttle Atlantis backdropped by a blue and white Earth
November 17, 2009 - Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, a partial view of Space Shuttle Atlantis payload bay, vertical stabilizer

Partial view of Space Shuttle Endeavour backdropped against Earth
July 16, 2009 - Backdropped by a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space, a partial view of Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay

Technicians begin to roll the rotating service structure from Space Shuttle Discovery
August 24, 2009 - On Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians in the rotating service structures control booth begin to roll the structure from space shuttle Discovery

Space Shuttle Endeavours cargo bay
November 26, 2006 - Backdropped against white clouds, the aft section of Endeavours cargo bay, now holding the multipurpose logistics module Leonardo, is featured in this digital still photo

Space Shuttle Endeavour
November 16, 2008 - Space Shuttle Endeavour backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth. The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is visible in Endeavours cargo bay with over 14

A manned Mars lander / return vehicle disembarks from a Mars cycler
A manned Mars lander/return vehicle, upper left, disembarks from a Mars cycler for the surface of Mars

Flying above the Atlantic coast of Spain and the Gulf of Cadiz, the space shuttle
May 16, 2010 - Flying above the Atlantic coast of Spain and the Gulf of Cadiz, the space shuttle Atlantis is shown making its relative approach to the International Space Station

Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from its launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Cape Canaveral, Florida, November 16, 2009 - Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Kennedy Space Centers Launch Pad 39A into orbit

Illustration of a lunar tug propelling itself into Earth orbit
Illustration of a lunar tug with an attached lunar lander propelling itself into Earth orbit. Following a powerful burst from its primary thruster

Silhouette of space shuttle Endeavour over Earths colorful horizon
February 9, 2010 - Silhouette of space shuttle Endeavour over Earths colorful horizon

Space shuttle Endeavour is framed by a windsock at the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
July 11, 2009 - Space shuttle Endeavour is framed by a windsock at Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida awaiting launch on the STS-127 mission

A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discoverys tail section
October 25, 2007 - A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discoverys tail section is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 16 crewmember during a backflip maneuver performed by

Space shuttle Atlantis sits on Launch Pad 39A after rollout from the Vehicle Assembly
March 31, 2009 - Space shuttle Atlantis sits on Launch Pad 39A after rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The shuttle sits atop the mobile launcher platform

Space Shuttle Endeavour departs from the International Space Station
August 19, 2007 - The International Space Station backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon and Space Shuttle Endeavours vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods

Space Shuttle Discovery and components of the International Space Station
June 5, 2008 - Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Japanese Pressurized Module (left), the Japanese Logistics Module (top center), the Harmony node (center)

The RSS Rollback to the final mission of Endeavour STS-134 at Cape Canaveral, Florida

Cassini-Huygens probe, artwork C017 / 7209
Cassini-Huygens probe, computer artwork. The joint NASA-ESA Cassini-Huygens spacecraft was launched from Earth in 1997. It consists of two components the Cassini orbiter attached to the Huygens

Mars Viking orbiter, artwork C017 / 0763
Mars Viking orbiter. Computer artwork showing a Viking space probe in orbit around the planet Mars. The Viking program consisted of a pair of US space probes, Viking 1 and Viking 2, sent to Mars

Cassini-Huygens probe and Saturn, artwork C017 / 7210
Cassini-Huygens probe and Saturn, computer artwork. The joint NASA-ESA Cassini-Huygens spacecraft was launched from Earth in 1997

Mariner spacecraft and Mercury, artwork C017 / 0767
Mariner spacecraft and Mercury. Computer artwork showing a Mariner space probe on a fly-by around the planet Mercury. The Mariner program was conducted by NASA in conjunction with Jet Propulsion

Venus probe, artwork C017 / 0785
Venus probe. Computer artwork showing the planet Venus with a space probe (bottom left) in its orbit and a group of landers (lower left) that have been released into the planets atmosphere

Mars Viking orbiter, artwork C017 / 0764
Mars Viking orbiter. Computer artwork showing a Viking space probe in orbit around the planet Mars. The Viking program consisted of a pair of US space probes, Viking 1 and Viking 2, sent to Mars

Russian space shuttle Buran at Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Space Shuttle Orbiter
Diagram of typical mission profile of the Space Shuttle Orbiter

The final mission of Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134 on Pad 39A at Cape Canaveral, Florida

Mars Sample Return orbiter

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

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

Artwork of the Mars Climate Orbiter orbiting Mars
Mars Climate Orbiter. Artwork of the Mars Climate Orbiter over Mars. The Mars Climate Orbiter is due for a launch in December 1998

Artwork of Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter above Mars
Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter. Artwork of the Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter in orbit around Mars. This probe is due for launch in March 2001

Artists impression of Mars 96 Orbiter surveying
Mars 96 Orbiter. Artists impression of the Mars 96 Orbiter spacecraft surveying the surface of the red planet. The Orbiter carries 12 instruments for studying the Martian surface and atmosphere

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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.