Shuttle Collection (#6)

The underside of space shuttle Discovery as the shuttle approaches the International
April 7, 2010 - The underside of space shuttle Discovery as the shuttle approaches the International Space Station during STS-131 rendezvous and docking operations

Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
May 31, 2009 - At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour makes its final approach toward the fixed and rotating service structures on Launch Pad 39A. aš

The Soyuz TMA-12 spacecraft lifts off into a cloudless sky
April 8, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-12 lifts off into a cloudless sky from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

Space Shuttle Endeavour, a Russian spacecraft is visible in the foreground
March 12, 2008 - Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station during STS-123 rendezvous and docking operations

Artists concept of a lunar cycler approaching Earth
A lunar cycler rounds the south pole of the Earth near perigee, its closest approach to the Earth, while a trailing future generation space shuttle prepares for a rendezvous

The aft portion of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
November 27, 2008 - Backdropped against the blackness of space, the aft portion of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, with the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo in stow mode

An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour
November 16, 2008 - An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavours crew cabin, part of its payload bay doors and docking system

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

A shuttle delivers supplies to a space station
A shuttle from an Earth base makes its way with supplies to a space station in orbit over the planet

Components of Space Shuttle Discovery backdropped by Earths horizon
June 1, 2008 - Space Shuttle Discoverys Remote Manipulator System (RMS), docking mechanism, vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods

Space Shuttle Discoverys payload bay
December 10, 2006 - As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the payload bay is featured in this image photographed by a STS-116 crewmember during flight day two

An astronaut drifting in space is rescued by a space shuttle orbiting Earth

A lunar shuttle descends toward a manned outpost on the Moon
A dedicated lunar shuttle descends toward a manned outpost on the Moons southern hemisphere

View of the three main engines of Space Shuttle Endeavours aft section
February 9, 2010 - View of the three main engines of Space Shuttle Endeavours aft section

Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay
November 15, 2008 - Backdropped by a colorful Earth and the blackness of space, the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module visible in Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay, vertical stabilizer

A shuttle in the process of landing is observed by a little explorer

Vision of a black hole destroying a sun

Space shuttle Endeavour, a Soyuz spacecraft, and the International Space Station
February 19, 2010 - Space shuttle Endeavour is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 22 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle

A nearly full Moon sets as Space Shuttle Discovery sits atop the launch pad
March 11, 2009 - A nearly full Moon sets as the Space Shuttle Discovery sits atop Launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

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

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

The cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Columbia backdropped by the horizon of a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space

Mining colony on an asteroid

Space shuttle Endeavour atop a mobile launcher platform at Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, February 6, 2010 - Space shuttle Endeavour poised atop a mobile launcher platform awaiting launch following retraction of the rotating service structure

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

Illustration of a space shuttle is docked to the International Space Station
In this computer-generated representation, a space shuttle is docked to a completed and fully operational International Space Station. The ISS is to be completed with elements from the U.S

Fish-eye view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as seen from the Russian Mir space station during the STS-71 mission

Space Shuttle Launch

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

Space Shuttle backdropped against Earth

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

Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft into orbit at
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - A plume of smoke builds at Kennedy Space Centers Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft into

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

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)

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"Journey Beyond Boundaries: Exploring the Shuttle's Remarkable Legacy" Witnessing history in motion as Space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A captivating sight unfolds as a shuttle enters the Channel Tunnel, while an Eurostar train gracefully exits - a testament to human engineering marvels. The future arrives today with the world's first commercial Magnetic Levitation Train (Maglev), whisking passengers from Shanghai International airport to Pudong, Shanghai. With hearts pounding and dreams soaring, we commemorate the awe-inspiring launch Columbia on Mission STS-73. Graceful like a bird descending, Buran space shuttle lands after its remarkable journey through the cosmos. Unveiling their secret armor against extreme heat, intricate tiles protect every inch of the Shuttle during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. In memory of Space Shuttle Columbia – forever etched in our minds as it embarked on daring missions beyond our wildest imaginations. Remnants of retired shuttles and rockets stand tall, silent witnesses to humanity's quest for exploration and discovery among distant stars. Flames ignite. Solid rocket boosters propel Space shuttle Atlantis towards new frontiers at Kennedy Space Center. As smoke envelops Delta II rocket before liftoff, anticipation fills the air - another chapter begins in mankind's cosmic odyssey. Captivating artistry captures the essence of space shuttle exploration - inspiring generations to look up and dream big.