Space Station Collection (#2)

Command Module, Skylab 4, 1973. Creator: North American Rockwell
This is the Skylab 4 Command Module, which served as the crew cabin for going to and from Skylab, the first U.S. space station

Force Measuring Unit, Skylab, 1973. Creators: Martin Marietta, NASA
This device was part of the Crew/Vehicle Disturbance experiment flown aboard the Skylab space station launched by the United States in 1973

Space Shuttle and space station above Earth, artists impression. Creator: NASA
Space Shuttle and space station above Earth, artists impression

Kerwin examining Conrad on Skylab 2, 1973. Creator: NASA
Kerwin examining Conrad on Skylab 2, 1973. Skylab 2 commander Pete Conrad undergoes a dental examination by medical officer Joseph Kerwin in zero gravity

The Sun viewed with the Skylab 3 Apollo Telescope Mount, 1973. Creator: NASA
The Sun viewed with the Skylab 3 Apollo Telescope Mount, 1973. The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) on Skylab was Americas first full-scale, manned astronomical observatory in space

Missing solar array on Skylab 2, 1973. Creator: NASA
Missing solar array on Skylab 2, 1973. In the first repair spacewalk, Commander Pete Conrad and medical officer Joseph Kerwin managed to restore functionality to a solar wing

Skylab Space Station cluster seen from Command Module 3, 1973. Creator: NASA
Skylab Space Station cluster seen from Command Module 3, 1973. The Skylab space station first launched in May 1973, and was occupied in succession by three teams of three crewmembers

Last view of Skylab, 1974. Creator: NASA
Last view of Skylab, 1974. The Skylab space station first launched in May 1973, and was occupied in succession by three teams of three crewmembers

Conrad in shower facility aboard Skylab 2, 1973. Creator: NASA
Conrad in shower facility aboard Skylab 2, 1973. Skylab 2 commander Pete Conrad takes a shower in zero gravity. The Skylab space station, first launched in May 1973

Space Shuttle Atlantis docked to the Kristall module

Space hotel, artwork
Space hotel. Computer artwork of a satellite that could be put into orbit around the Earth as a space hotel

Skylab orbiting the Earth, 1970s. Creator: NASA
Skylab orbiting the Earth, 1970s. Launched in May 1973, Skylab was Americas first experimental space station. It contained solar arrays, an observatory, laboratory, workshop and other systems

astronaut, cell phone, color image, computer graphic, concept, deep space, digital camera
Woman astronaut posing for cell phone selfie during space walk

A satellite orbiting above earth

Phobos mission rocket releases spent propellant stage
Once the Phobos mission rocket acquires enough velocity to place it into a Mars-intercepting orbit it releases the empty propellant stage

Us-X-38 Flight
This 10 July NASA image shows the X-38 prototype being released from NASAs B-52 mothership over the Edwards Air Force Base range in Californias Mojave Desert during the second free-flight test of

Russian Mir Space Station
This NASA image shows the Russian Mir Space Station as seen from the US Space Shuttle Atlantis May 1997 during the Shuttle-Mir docking mission

Illustration of NASA skylab space station, 1970s

Earth and moon, ISS image
Earth and moon taken by astronauts on the International Space Shuttle (ISS). Photographed 21st October 2011

ISS crossing the Moon C013 / 5150
ISS crossing the Moon, time-lapse image. The International Space Station (ISS; upper left, lower right, and crossing the Moon) is orbiting the Earth here at an altitude of around 390 kilometres

ISS and the Moon C013 / 5149
ISS and the Moon. The International Space Station (ISS, upper left) is orbiting the Earth here at an altitude of around 390 kilometres

Space station. Computer artwork of a futuristic space station. A star is visible at upper left

Artwork of a torus-shaped space station or planet
Star city. Computer artwork of part of a ring around the world space station in geostationary orbit on a starfield background

Model of Mir space station interior
Museum model of the Mir space station interior. Mir was launched by the USSR in February 1986 and spent 15 years in orbit around the Earth, being used to carry out numerous scientific experiments

Inside a futuristic space station, c1970s. Artist: NASA
Inside a futuristic space station, c1970s

The launch of Skylab 2, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 1973. Artist: NASA
The launch of Skylab 2, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 1973

Sunspots and solar prominences, 1973. Image from Skylabs solar telescope. Sunspots are relatively cool areas on the Suns surface, the photosphere

X-ray image of sun, Skylab, 1970s. This image shows a coronal hole. Skylab was launched on 14 May 1973 and was Americas first manned orbiting space station

False colour photograph of the sun and the moon, c1970s. Taken from the Skylab space station. Skylab was launched on 14 May 1973 and was Americas first manned orbiting space station

Large solar prominence in extreme ultraviolet light, 1973. This picture taken by Skylab 4 on 19 Dec 1973, shows one of the most spectacular solar flares ever recorded

False colour image of a solar flare from Skylab, 1973. Skylab, Americas first space station launched on 14 May 1973, carried many scientific experiments

Space station, low angle view

Space station communicating with Earth

Illustration of an astronaut sleeping standing up

Illustration of a space shuttle with a piece of a space station in tow

Illustration of the inside of a futuristic space station

View from a wide angle lenses of a space station docking in orbit

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

Space shuttle Atlantis and various components
July 18, 2011 - View of the space shuttle Atlantis and its Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module during the final day of being docked with the International Space Station

A partial view of International Space Station solar panels and Earths horizon
June 10, 2008 - A partial view of International Space Station solar panels and Earths horizon are photographed by a STS-124 crewmember on the International Space Station while Space Shuttle Discovery

The docked Progress 22 spacecraft
August 28, 2006 - The docked Progress 22 spacecraft is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13 crewmember from a window on the International Space Station

A spaceship passes a moon and orbiting asteroids near a large sun

Space Shuttle Atlantis and the docked Soyuz spacecraft
Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by the Expedition 15 crew after it undocked from the International Space Station on June 19, 2007

Progress 23 supply vehicle backdropped by a blue and white Earth
December 13, 2006 - Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Progress 23 supply vehicle docked to the Zvezda Service Modules aft port of International Space Station

The Japanese Kibo complex
February 11, 2010 - The Japanese Kibo complex backdropped by the blackness of space and part of Earth

The robotic Canadarm2 above Earth
June 30, 2005 - The Expedition 11 crew aboard the International Space Station flexes the robotic arm, Canadarm2, while flying approximately 225 miles above Cape Horn

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2
May 25, 2012 - With the blackness of space and clouds over Earth forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space

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In 2008, the International Space Station (ISS) continued to serve as a symbol of human achievement and collaboration in space exploration. This orbiting laboratory, reminiscent of Skylab from 1974, showcased NASA's dedication to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. The Delta mission to the ISS depicted through artwork highlighted the intricate maneuvers required for successful rendezvous and docking in space. Captured by an ISS camera, the breathtaking image of Aurora dancing above Earth reminded us of the ethereal beauty that exists beyond our planet's atmosphere. Meanwhile, a satellite image showcasing Australia's Great Barrier Reef served as a reminder that even from space, we can witness nature's wonders. The juxtaposition between the ISS and Moon in C013 / 5148 photograph emphasized humanity's ongoing quest to explore celestial bodies beyond our own. And while these missions may seem glamorous, even astronauts have mundane needs like using a toilet aboard their floating home. The Russian Salyut series contributed significantly to space station development over time; their designs paved the way for future endeavors such as the ISS itself. In 2010, another snapshot captured this remarkable feat against a backdrop of stars. Artwork F007 / 7245 portrayed not only technological marvel but also artistic representation – reminding us that science and creativity often go hand-in-hand when it comes to exploring new frontiers. Similarly, F008 / 3216 showcased how international cooperation played an essential role in making projects like shuttle launches possible. Lastly, an Ariane 5 rocket deploying its payload exemplified mankind's ability to harness technology for progress beyond our planet’s borders. As we continue venturing into unknown territories with awe-inspiring determination and innovation at our side, one thing remains certain: space stations will forever be emblematic symbols representing humanity’s insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond Earth’s horizon.