Satellite Collection (#7)

Sir Wilhelm Friedrich Herschel, German-born British astronomer and composer, 19th century. Artist: E Scriven
Sir Wilhelm Friedrich Herschel, German-born British astronomer and composer, 19th century. Herschel (1738-1822) became famous for discovering the planet Uranus

Sputnik 1, Russian satellite, 1957. Launched on 4 October 1957, Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite to be put into Earths orbit

Laika, Russian cosmonaut dog, 1957. Laika was the first animal to orbit the Earth, travelling on board the Sputnik 2 spacraft launched on 3 November 1957

Belka and Strelka, Russian cosmonaut dogs, 1960. Belka and Strelka flew into Earth orbit on board Sputnik 5 on 19 August 1960 as part of the Soviet programme aimed at determining the viability of

The new airship of Alberto Santos-Dumont, 30th September 1900. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 30th September 1900. Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) was an early pioneer of aviation

Satellite photograph of Great Namaland, Namibia, 1972. Photographed by Landsat 1. The satellites multispectral scanner reveals lithologic and structural features with clarity

Death Valley, California, USA, 1982-1993. First full scene from the Thematic Mapper on Landsat 4. The vegetation-sparse terrain is dominated by landforms and other geological features

Composite photograph of London taken by Landsat 2, 29 July 1975. Satellite photograph taken from an altitude of 905 km (560 miles)

Astronaut on Shuttle mission 41-C, 1984. Shuttle astronaut with Solar Maximum Satellite in the hold of the Space Shuttle Challenger

Cryostat for COBE satellite, 1989, USA. The cryostat uses helium to maintain the extremely low temperatures that allow the satellite to function

Composite Landsat false colour image of Greater London, 1979. This image was processed by the Space Department at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough

Landsat image of Manhattan, New York, USA, 1980s
Landsat image of Manhattan, New York, USA, at 30m spatial resolution, 1980s. Seven Landsats have been launched between 1972

Drawing of Hubble Telescope, 1980s. Artists impression of the exchange of information via Hubble, Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TRDS) and ground stations

Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, 1655-56
Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system. Note Jupiter and its satellites, the phases of Venus, and the triple nature of Saturn

Galileos diagram of the Copernican system of the universe, (1632). Artist: Galileo Galilei
Galileos diagram of the Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe. Also showing his own discovery, the four satellites (moons) of Jupiter. From Galileo Galilei Dialogo, Florence, 1632

Defence against the deadly long-range missiles 1958
Illustration by George Horace Davis, showing some ideas for missile interception, based on radar, computers, satellite and missile rockets in the future, and the continuing need for manned aircraft

Satellite at Goonhilly Earth Station, Cornwall
The worlds first parabolic satellite communications antenna, nicknamed Arthur, at Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, Goonhilly Downs, near Helston, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Cow and stonewall with communications tower in the background, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

TrironTravel Poster
Triton is the largest moon of the gas giant Neptune. It is famous for its odd terrain (e.g. the Cantaloupe terrain) and its cryonic geysers

MirandaTravel Poster
Miranda is the smallest of the five principal moons of Uranus. It is famous for its cliff, Verona Rupes, thought to be the tallest cliff in the known Solar System

Art Deco Poster Advertising Amalthea
Amalthea is a moon of Jupiter, the third closest to the planet at 181365 km away (about 2.6 Jupiter radii from the centre of the planet)

Engraving vintage Planetarium

Lunar Map
Antique illustration of a Lunar Map

Surface of the sun with an arch of fire, next to the planets Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury and an Asteroid belt

The planet Jupiter

Diagram of planet Jupiter with quarter of sphere removed to reveal subterranean layers, front view

Cross-section diagram of satellite

Planet with outer rings

Illustration of Sputnik 1

Illustration of radio waves transmitted from satellite in space through Earths atmosphere

Illustration of satellite used for detecting interstellar ultraviolet rays

Illustration showing how satellite in space communicates with radar, commercial aircraft, ships, and

Illustration of parts of a satellite

Illustration of satellites orbiting around the Earth

Illustration of space satellite

Digital illustration of GPS satellite constellation

Illustration of telecommunications system steered by a satellite

Illustration of satellite orbiting the Earth

Wat Choeng Tha temple Ayutthaya Thailand
Prang area with sattelites of Wat Choeng Tha temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand, Asia

Reflections in the fog
foggy landscape, reflections of trees, minimal image

First Live Transatlantic TV
23rd July 1962: The first transmission with six monitors to Europe of television programmes from America via the Telstar satellite. (Photo by Midge Aylward/Keystone/Getty Images)

Ariel 4, an ionospheric research satellite, was launched?
Ariel 4, an ionospheric research satellite, was launched on 11 December 1971 and burned up on 12 December 1978

Ariel 3 was the first satellite to be designed and const?
Ariel 3 was the first satellite to be designed and constructed in the UK. It was launched on 5 May 1967 and burned up on 14 December 1970

New Horizons spacecraft approaches dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft approaches dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

The International Space Station backdropped by the airglow above Earths horizon
October 26, 2007 - Airglow above Earths horizon and solar array panels add color to this scene of a portion of the International Space Station as the orbiting complex is docked with the Space Shuttle

A future generation space shuttle rendezvous with a lunar cycler
A future generation space shuttle prepares for a rendezvous with a lunar cycler for a seven-day journey to the moon

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"Exploring the World from Above: Captivating Satellite Images Unveil Earth's Wonders" Discovering the British Isles: A mesmerizing satellite image showcases the stunning landscapes of the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering a bird's-eye view of their diverse beauty. Illuminating Europe at Night: Behold an enchanting satellite image capturing Europe in all its nocturnal glory, as cities sparkle like constellations against the darkened continent. Embracing Darkness: Witness Europe draped in darkness with another breathtaking satellite image, revealing a different perspective on our bustling continent during nighttime hours. The Whole Earth Shines Brightly: Prepare to be awestruck by an awe-inspiring satellite image showcasing our planet illuminated entirely at night, reminding us of humanity's collective presence across continents. Tenerife's Extraterrestrial Charm: Journey to Spain's Tenerife through a captivating satellite image that unveils this volcanic island's unique allure from space, where land and sea merge harmoniously. Earth Revealed from Space: Gaze upon an extraordinary satellite image that captures our magnificent blue planet suspended amidst endless cosmic wonders – a humbling reminder of our place in the universe. Scotland Unveiled from Above: Delight in a striking satellite image showcasing Scotland’s rugged terrain and picturesque lochs, inviting exploration into its untamed beauty from high above. Pioneering Space Exploration - Sputnik II & Laika: Commemorating history-making moments with a glimpse into space exploration’s early days – witness Sputnik II carrying Laika, paving the way for human endeavors beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Moonlit Phases Dance Across Skies: Marvel at nature’s celestial ballet as we present captivating images depicting various phases of the moon – each phase unveiling its own mystical charm against starry backdrops. Winter Wonderland Over United Kingdom 2010.