Space missions 2022 - Highlights

Dec 13, 2022

The following photos have been selected for you by the IMAGO picture desk on this topic. For more pictures please use the search function.

**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE** This image shows: NASA astronauts (left to right) Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio pictured during a spacewalk installing a roll-out solar array, or iROSA, to the International Space Station s starboard truss structure. Once all six iROSAs are installed, the station?s power generation is expected to increase to a combined total of more than 250 kW, more than a 30% increase, benefiting space station research and operations NASA have released some of the best scientific images taken on the International Space Station in 2022, as it continues its scientific journey orbiting over 200 miles above the Earth?s surface. Spacecraft carried crew from around the world to and from the space sta Copyright: xx 52310404 EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE BY NEWSPAPERS BASED IN THE UK.
Bilder von der Internationalen Raumstation ISS **VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE** This image shows: A trio of CubeSats (TUMnanoSAT, FUTABA, and HSU-SAT1) designed for education and research programs are pictured moments after their deployment from a small satellite deployer (top right) positioned outside the Kibo Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) as the space station orbits 259 miles above the Atlantic Ocean. NASA have released some of the best scientific images taken on the International Space Station in 2022, as it continues its scientific journey orbiting over 200 miles above the Earth?s surface. Spacecraft carried crew from around the world to and from the space station, where they participated in and supported hundreds of scientific investigations and techn Copyright: xx 52310399 EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE BY NEWSPAPERS BASED IN THE UK.
Bilder von der Internationalen Raumstation ISS **VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE** This image shows: NASA astronauts (from left) Thomas Marshburn and Mark Vande Hei gaze out the station s cupola windows at Earth below. The Crew Earth Observations investigation provides researchers with key data from the perspective of the International Space Station to understand how the planet is changing over time. NASA have released some of the best scientific images taken on the International Space Station in 2022, as it continues its scientific journey orbiting over 200 miles above the Earth?s surface. Spacecraft carried crew from around the world to and from the space station, where they participated in and supported hundreds of scientific investigations and technology dem Copyright: xx 52310398 EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE BY NEWSPAPERS BASED IN THE UK.
Bilder von der Internationalen Raumstation ISS **VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE** This image shows: NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Bob Hines work on XROOTS, which uses the space station?s Veggie facility to test hydroponic and aeroponic techniques to grow plants rather than using traditional soil. These techniques could enable large-scale crop production for future space exploration. NASA have released some of the best scientific images taken on the International Space Station in 2022, as it continues its scientific journey orbiting over 200 miles above the Earth?s surface. Spacecraft carried crew from around the world to and from the space station, where they participated in and supported hundreds of scientific investigations and technology demonstratio Copyright: xx 52310397 EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE BY NEWSPAPERS BASED IN THE UK.
December 11, 2022, Pacific Ocean, USA: s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down at 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022 in the Pacific Ocean after a 25.5 day mission to the Moon. Pacific Ocean USA - ZUMA 20221211_new_z03_042 Copyright: xNASAx
December 12, 2022, Pacific Ocean, CA, United States of America: The unmanned NASA Orion spacecraft from the Artemis I mission is recovered in the well deck of the U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland after the first water landing in the Pacific Ocean, December 11, 2022 off the coast of Baja California. The unmanned Orion spacecraft spent 25 days in space during a test journey to the moon. Pacific Ocean United States of America - ZUMAp138 20221212_zaa_p138_002 Copyright: xMc2xDevinxKates U.S.xNavyx
Bilder des Jahres 2022, News 12 Dezember News Themen der Woche KW49 News Bilder des Tages U.S. Navy divers attach winch cables to NASA s Orion capsule after being successfully secured off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, on Sunday, December 11, 2022. . The 26-day Artemis I mission took the Orion spacecraft to the moon and back to complete a historic flight. Pool CALP2022121190 CAROLINExBREHMAN
Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the Moon s surface on December 5, 2022, the 20th day of the Artemis I mission. The spacecraft made its second and final close approach to the Moon before its returned powered flyby burn. NASA WAX2022120701 NASA
Dec 5, 2022, In Space: A portion of the far side of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken on the 20th day of the Artemis I mission by a camera on the tip of one of Orion s solar arrays. The return powered flyby burn committed Orion to a return to Earth trajectory ahead of a splashdown off the coast of California on Dec. 11. At its closest point, Orion flew within 80 miles of the lunar surface. Moon In Space - ZUMAz03_ 20221205_rua_z03_297 Copyright: xNASAx
Taken on December 5, 2022, flight day 20 of the Artemis I mission, Orion captured the Earth rising behind the Moon following its return-powered flyby. The burn, which lasted 3 minutes, and 27 seconds, committed the spacecraft to a splashdown off the coast of California on December 11. NASA WAX2022120603 NASA
(221204) -- DONGFENG LANDING SITE, Dec. 4, 2022 -- Astronaut Liu Yang is out of the return capsule of the Shenzhou-14 manned spaceship at the Dongfeng landing site in north China s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Dec. 4, 2022. The return capsule of the Shenzhou-14 manned spaceship, carrying astronauts Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site safely on Sunday. ) (EyesonSci)CHINA-SHENZHOU-14-RETURN (CN) LianxZhen
(221204) -- DONGFENG LANDING SITE, Dec. 4, 2022 -- The return capsule of the Shenzhou-14 manned spaceship touches down safely at the Dongfeng landing site in north China s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Dec. 4, 2022. ) (EyesonSci)CHINA-SHENZHOU-14-RETURN (CN) LixGang
This first high-resolution image, taken on November 16, 2022, the first day of the Artemis I mission, was captured by a camera on the tip of one of Orion s solar arrays. The spacecraft was 57,000 miles from Earth when the image was captured and continues to distance itself from planet Earth as it approaches the Moon and distant retrograde orbit. Artemis I, the first spaceflight in NASA s Artemis program, successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on November 16 on a planned 25-day mission. NASA POY2022NF137 NASA
Artemis 1 is framed by American Flags as it sits on the Launch Pad 39B on August 30, 2022, shortly before it was announced that NASA plans to launch the moon mission on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission was scrubbed on Monday due to an engine issue. NASA s SLS rocket with the Orion capsule atop is the first step for the United States to send astronauts back to the moon after 50 years. POY2022NF027 PatxBenic
(221130) -- JIUQUAN, Nov. 30, 2022 -- This image captured at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China shows the Shenzhou-14 astronauts Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe greeting the Shenzhou-15 crew at the Wentian lab on Nov. 30, 2022. The three astronauts aboard China s Shenzhou-15 spaceship entered the country s space station and met with another astronaut trio on Wednesday, a historic gathering that added the manpower at the in-orbit space lab to six for the first time. Chen Dong, the commander of the Shenzhou-14 crew, opened the hatch at 7:33 a.m. (Beijing Time). The three space station occupants greeted the new arrivals with warm hugs and then they took a group picture with their thumbs up, shouting in chorus -- China s space
(221130) -- JIUQUAN, Nov. 30, 2022 -- This image captured at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China shows the manned spaceship Shenzhou-15 conducting a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the space station s Tianhe module on Nov. 30, 2022. China s Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship successfully docked with the space station combination early on Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The spaceship, launched on Tuesday night, conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docked with the front port of the space station s Tianhe module at 5:42 a.m. Wednesday (Beijing Time), said the CMSA. The whole process took approximately 6.5 hours, the CMSA said. ) (EyesonSci)CHINA-SHENZHOU-15-SPACE STATION COMBINATI
(221129) -- JIUQUAN, Nov. 29, 2022 -- The manned spaceship Shenzhou-15, atop the Long March-2F Y15 carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Nov. 29, 2022. About 10 minutes after the launch, Shenzhou-15 separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The crew members are in good shape and the launch is a complete success. The success of the launch marks the completion of all 12 launch missions planned in the key technology verification and construction phases of the space station. ) (EyesonSci)CHINA-SHENZHOU-15-LAUNCH (CN) LixGang
(221130) -- JIUQUAN, Nov. 30, 2022 -- This image captured at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China shows the Shenzhou-15 and Shenzhou-14 crew taking a group picture with their thumbs up after a historic gathering in space on Nov. 30, 2022. The three astronauts aboard China s Shenzhou-15 spaceship entered the country s space station and met with another astronaut trio on Wednesday, a historic gathering that added the manpower at the in-orbit space lab to six for the first time. Chen Dong, the commander of the Shenzhou-14 crew, opened the hatch at 7:33 a.m. (Beijing Time). The three space station occupants greeted the new arrivals with warm hugs and then they took a group picture with their thumbs up, shouting in chorus
(221129) -- JIUQUAN, Nov. 29, 2022 -- A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-15 manned space mission is held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Nov. 29, 2022. Astronauts Fei Junlong (C), Deng Qingming (R), and Zhang Lu have received years of arduous training for this six-month mission, during which the construction of China s space station will be officially completed. ) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-15-ASTRONAUTS-SEE-OFF CEREMONY (CN) LiuxLei
Bilder des Jahres, News 11 November News Themen der Woche KW48 News Bilder des Tages On November 28, 2022, flight day thirteen of the Artemis I mission, Orion reached its maximum distance from Earth during the Artemis I mission when it was 268,563 miles away from our home planet. Orion has now traveled farther than any other spacecraft built for humans. NASA WAX2022112801 NASA
**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**On Flight Day 9, NASA?s Orion spacecraft captured imagery looking back at the Earth from a camera mounted on one of its solar arrays. The spacecraft is enroute to distant retrograde orbit of the Moon.Monday, Nov. 28, Orion will reach its farthest distance from Earth when it is nearly 270,000 miles from our home planet. human spacecraft for deep-space missions that will usher in a new era of space exploration. A series of increasingly challenging missions awaits, and this new spacecraft will take us farther than we?ve gone before, including to the vicinity of the Moon and Mars. Named after one of the largest constellations in the night sky and drawing from more than 50 years of sp Copyright: xx 52227625 EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE BY NEWSPAPERS BASED IN THE UK.
November 21, 2022, Lunar Orbit, Earth Orbit: Black and white images of the lunar surfaced showing craters captured by Orion optical navigation camera during the nearest approach to the Moon on flight day six of the NASA Artemis I mission, November 21, 2022, in Lunar Orbit. Lunar Orbit Earth Orbit - ZUMAp138 20221121_zaa_p138_061 Copyright: xNasa Nasax
November 16, 2022, Earth Orbit, Earth Orbit: Selfie of the Orion crew capsule with the Earth after deploying one of the solar arrays shortly after launch on flight day one of the NASA Artemis I mission, November 16, 2022, in Earth Orbit. The image was captured by a camera on the tip of one of the solar arrays as it traveled out of the EarthÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s atmosphere. Earth Orbit Earth Orbit - ZUMAp138 20221116_zaa_p138_083 Copyright: xNasa Nasax
(221121) -- JIUQUAN, Nov. 21, 2022 -- The combination of the Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket is transferred to the launching area in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Nov. 21, 2022. The combination of the Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket was transferred to the launching area on Monday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. The facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, said the CMSA. (Photo by Xinhua) (EyesonSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-15-LAUNCH-PREPARATION (CN) LixYunxi
(221121) -- JIUQUAN, Nov. 21, 2022 -- The combination of the Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket is to be transferred to the launching area in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Nov. 21, 2022. The combination of the Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket was transferred to the launching area on Monday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. The facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, said the CMSA. (Photo by Xinhua) (EyesonSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-15-LAUNCH-PREPARATION (CN) WangxJiangbo
Bilder des Jahres, News 11 November News Themen der Woche KW47 News Bilder des Tages USA, Artemis 1 Mission der NASA - Bilder von Rückseite des Mondes A portion of the far side of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken on November 21, 2022, the sixth day of the Artemis I mission by a camera on the tip of one of Orion s solar arrays. The spacecraft entered the lunar sphere of influence Sunday, November 20, making the Moon instead of Earth the main gravitational force acting on the spacecraft. On Monday, November 21, it came within 80 miles of the lunar surface, the closest approach of the uncrewed Artemis I mission before moving into a distant retrograde orbit around the Moon. Artemis I, the first spaceflight in NASA s Artemis program, successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on November 16 on a planned 25-day mission. NASA WAX2022112103 NASA
This high-resolution image, taken on November 16, 2022, captures the inside of the Orion crew module on flight day one of the Artemis I mission. At left is Commander Moonikin Campos, a purposeful passenger equipped with sensors to collect data that will help scientists and engineers understand the deep-space environment for future Artemis missions. At the center is the Callisto payload, a technology demonstration of voice-activated audio and video technology from Lockheed Martin in collaboration with Amazon and Cisco. Callisto could assist future astronauts on deep-space missions. Below and to the right of Callisto is the Artemis I zero-gravity indicator, astronaut Snoopy. Artemis I, the first spaceflight in NASA s Artemis program, successf WAX2022112002 NASA
November 16, 2022, Kennedy Space Center, FL, United States of America: Long exposure of the NASA Artemis I Space Launch System rocket lifting the Orion spacecraft into the early morning sky from the Kennedy Space Center, November 16, 2022, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. After several failed attempts the un-crewed flight test lifted off on the first test of the Deep Space Exploration mission. Kennedy Space Center United States of America - ZUMAp138 20221116_zaa_p138_063 Copyright: xBillxIngalls Nasax
November 16, 2022, Kennedy Space Center, FL, United States of America: Long exposure of the NASA Artemis I Space Launch System rocket lifting the Orion spacecraft into the early morning sky from the Kennedy Space Center, November 16, 2022, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. After several failed attempts the un-crewed flight test lifted off on the first test of the Deep Space Exploration mission. Kennedy Space Center United States of America - ZUMAp138 20221116_zaa_p138_061 Copyright: xJoelxKowsky Nasax
Earth is seen from NASA s Orion spacecraft on Thursday, November 17, 2022, as it travels to the Moon, where it is scheduled to make its closest approach on November 21. Artemis I, the first spaceflight in NASA s Artemis program, successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on November 16 on a planned 25-day mission. NASA WAX2022111801 NASA
(221117) -- BEIJING, Nov. 17, 2022 -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 17, 2022 shows China s Shenzhou-14 taikonaut Chen Dong having exited the space station lab module Wentian. The Shenzhou-14 crew on board the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station is conducting their extravehicular activities for the third time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. (Photo by Xinhua) (EyesonSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-14-TAIKONAUTS-EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITIES (CN) SunxFengxiao
NASA?s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft launches on the Artemis I flight test, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, from Launch Complex 39B at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA?s Artemis 1:47 a.m. EST mission is the first integrated flight test of the agency?s deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and ground systems. SLS and Orion launched at 1:47 a.m. EST, from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. Mandatory Copyright: xNASAxviaxCNPx MediaPunchx
November 16, 2022, Kennedy Space Center, FL, United States of America: Guests at the Banana Creek viewing site watch as the NASA Artemis I Space Launch System rocket lifts the Orion spacecraft into the early morning sky from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, November 16, 2022, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. After several failed attempts the un-crewed flight test lifted off on the first test of the Deep Space Exploration mission. Kennedy Space Center United States of America - ZUMAp138 20221116_zaa_p138_027 Copyright: xKeeganxBarber Nasax
November 14, 2022, Kennedy Space Center, FL, United States of America: Close up of the Orion spacecraft on top of the NASA Artemis I Space Launch System rocket as it is readied at Launch Complex 39B, at the Kennedy Space Center, November 14, 2022, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. After several failed attempts the un-crewed flight test is expected November 16th. Kennedy Space Center United States of America - ZUMAp138 20221114_zaa_p138_091 Copyright: xBillxIngalls Nasax
November 13, 2022, Kennedy Space Center, FL, United States of America: Media remote cameras are setup outside the launch zone of the NASA Artemis I Space Launch System rocket with the Orion spacecraft as it is readied at Launch Complex 39B, at the Kennedy Space Center, November 13, 2022, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. After several failed attempts the un-crewed flight test is expected November 16th. Kennedy Space Center United States of America - ZUMAp138 20221113_zaa_p138_001 Copyright: xBillxIngalls Nasax
The Moon is seen during a total lunar eclipse above NASA?s Artemis I mission s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop a mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA?s Artemis I flight test is the first integrated test of the agency?s deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, SLS rocket, and supporting ground systems. Where: Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States When: 08 Nov 2022 Credit: NASA Joel Kowsky Cover Images **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPY Copyright: xNASA JoelxKowskyx 52161060 EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE BY NEWSPAPERS BASED IN THE UK.
ISS, Roboterarm European Robotic Arm ERA NOVEMBER 7, 2022: The European Robotic Arm (ERA) in action. Designed by Fokker Space, the European Robotic Arm serves the Nauka module on the Russian Orbital Segment of the International Space Station (ISS). Video screen grab. Best quality available. Dmitry Petelin TASS 55762282
NASA s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher as it rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B, on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at NASA s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA s Artemis I mission is the first integrated test of the agency s deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, SLS rocket, and supporting ground systems. Launch of the uncrewed flight test is targeted for November 14 at 12:07 a.m. EST. NASA 1 WAX2022110402 JOELxKOWSKY
News Bilder des Tages OCTOBER 16, 2022. An image taken on the International Space Station (ISS) shows steam-gas emissions from the Chikurachki Volcano on the Kuril Islands. The emission that started on October 16, reaches the height of 6km above the sea level and extends 350km to the east. Best quality available. Dmitry Petelin TASS 55379171
News Themen der Woche KW41 News Bilder des Tages A timed exposure of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching past the moon at 1:11 AM from Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on Saturday, October 15, 2022. SpaceX is launching Hotbird 13F, an Airbus built satellite for Eutelsat, which will provide TV, communications and data support for Europe, North Africa and parts of the Mid East. This launch marks the 100th SpaceX launch from Complex 40 and the 45th launch from Florida in 2022. 1 CCP20221015060 JOExMARINO
Bilder des Jahres 2022, News 10 Oktober News Themen der Woche KW41 News Bilder des Tages The SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, Robert Hines, Jessica Watkins, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday, October 14, 2022. Lindgren, Hines, Watkins, and Cristoforetti are returning after 170 days in space as part of Expeditions 67 and 68 aboard the International Space Station. NASA 1 WAX2022101401 BILLxINGALLS
OCTOBER 14, 2022. ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti (L) and NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins of the SpaceX Crew-4 space mission are seen inside a Crew Dragon spacecraft before undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft s undocking has been delayed several times due to weather. Dmitry Petelin TASS 55346914
(221012) -- BEIJING, Oct. 12, 2022 -- Students attend the third live class of the Tiangong Class series at the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 12, 2022. The third live class from China s space station was held Wednesday afternoon, delivered by Shenzhou-14 crew members Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe to students on Earth. The main classroom is located at the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The class is also being attended by students from other three classrooms in Yunnan, Henan, and Shandong. It is the first science lecture from the Wentian lab module. ) CHINA-SPACE STATION-THIRD LIVE C
Kazakhstan. OCTOBER 8, 2022. A Proton-M rocket booster carrying the Angosat-2 communications satellite stands on its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, scheduled to lift off on October 12. Sergei Savostyanov TASS 55263631
Kazakhstan Russia Space 8292417 09.10.2022 In this handout photo released by the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos, the Proton-M carrier rocket carrying the communications satellite AngoSat-2, a joint space project of Russia and Angola, is erected at a launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use. Roscosmos Baikonur Kazakhstan Copyright: xx
Kazakhstan. OCTOBER 8, 2022. A Proton-M rocket booster carrying the Angosat-2 communications satellite rolls out to a launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, scheduled to lift off on October 12. Sergei Savostyanov TASS 55263081
Kazakhstan. OCTOBER 8, 2022. A Proton-M rocket booster carrying the Angosat-2 communications satellite rolls out to a launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, scheduled to lift off on October 12. Sergei Savostyanov TASS 55263080
News Themen der Woche KW40 News Bilder des Tages A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket transits a near full moon as it launches from Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on Saturday, October 8, 2022. On board are two Galaxy Communications Satellites for Intelsat. 1 CCP20221008001 JOExMARINO
USA, Start der SpaceX Falcon 9 mit Dragon Crew Raumschiff im Kennedy Space Center der NASA FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 5, 2022: A countdown screen with SpaceX Crew 5 seen in the distance at a launch site at Kennedy Space Centre. Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina is joining Crew 5 members Mann, Cassada and Wakata to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon ferry ship for a flight to the International Space Station which is scheduled for 5 October 2022. Sergei Yumatov TASS TS1452A4
News Themen der Woche KW40 News Bilder des Tages USA, Start der SpaceX Falcon 9 mit Dragon Crew Raumschiff im Kennedy Space Center der NASA A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launchpad 39A with a Crew-5 Dragon capsule on top at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. NASA s Crew-5 mission is on its way to the International Space Station. On board are Mission Commander Astronaut Nicole Mann and Pilot Astronaut Josh Cassada as well as Roscosmos Cosmonaut Anna Kikina and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Astronaut Koichi Wakata. 1 KSC20221005103 PatxBenic

Images in this collection

December 11, 2022, Pacific Ocean, USA: s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down at 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022 in the Pacific Ocean after a 25.5 day mission to the Moon. Pacific Ocean USA - ZUMA 20221211_new_z03_042 Copyright: xNASAx

Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the Moon s surface on December 5, 2022, the 20th day of the Artemis I mission. The spacecraft made its second and final close approach to the Moon before its returned powered flyby burn. NASA WAX2022120701 NASA

(221204) -- DONGFENG LANDING SITE, Dec. 4, 2022 -- The return capsule of the Shenzhou-14 manned spaceship touches down safely at the Dongfeng landing site in north China s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Dec. 4, 2022. ) (EyesonSci)CHINA-SHENZHOU-14-RETURN (CN) LixGang

Kazakhstan. OCTOBER 8, 2022. A Proton-M rocket booster carrying the Angosat-2 communications satellite stands on its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, scheduled to lift off on October 12. Sergei Savostyanov TASS 55263631

Kazakhstan. OCTOBER 8, 2022. A Proton-M rocket booster carrying the Angosat-2 communications satellite rolls out to a launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, scheduled to lift off on October 12. Sergei Savostyanov TASS 55263081

Kazakhstan. OCTOBER 8, 2022. A Proton-M rocket booster carrying the Angosat-2 communications satellite rolls out to a launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, scheduled to lift off on October 12. Sergei Savostyanov TASS 55263080