'Bugs' In Space

'Bugs' In Space!



Nah - just the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle mating for the last time...

Atlantis' Final Mission

Men In Black



...or rather men against black space. Astronaut playing with 'arms' at ISS. Looking good!



Finally a narcissistic view...



All images courtesy of NASA

Afghanistan From Space

Afghanistan by Astronaut





This is a picture tweet from Soichi the astronaut on board International Space Station orbiting Earth. Not bad! :-)

Tranquility

Outdoorsy - Tranquility



Credit: NASA

I am outdoorsy. I like tranquility. I like space. Yet, my outdoor activity today as I was skiing in the perfectly white landscape with plenty of space around me (not a soul but me out in the forest today) in perfect tranquility is not the same at the white landscape and the outdoorsity of the astronauts installing Tranquility.!

Aesthetics of Aerospace

Aesthetics of Aerospace




Credit NASA

Nobody can deny the beauty of the International Space Station. Nobody. :-)






Oh, look! This is my post 2012!! Danger alert. Danger alert. We are doomed...May the Mayans have mercy on me! :-D

ISS among stars and planets

Trail of ISS



Credit: Tavi Greiner

Excellent shot of the International Space Station making a trail in the sky among stars and planets. Tavi made a great presentation of her shot, too.

Solar Power in Space - ISS

International Space Station



Credit: STS-119 Shuttle Crew, NASA


After the last visit by Discovery, The International Space Station is all powered up with solar panels, in perfect symmetry. It's becoming and I'm sure I'll keep posting images of the ISS....:-)

Astronaut with Guitar

Square Headed Astronaut with Guitar





You do see the guitar in the astronauts belt, don't you? :-)

Solar Powered Up International Space Station

The International Space Station and Discovery








You have to forgive me, but I absolutely adore the full grown solar panel version of the International Space Station. It is so unbelievably beautiful. Forget about space technology and science and all those big questions. Just enjoy the sheer beauty of that thingy there. :-)





Discovery, the space shuttle, on ground again after a successful mission.

The Moon with a Bluish Gem

Space Station and the Moon




Credit: Eric J. Zbinden

The International Space Station could be seen in front of the Moon for 0.49 seconds. This snapshot was of course well timed and prepared. The space station looks lovely with the light blue reflection from our planet Earth. :-)

Here is a larger image.

International Space Station - 10 Years

International Space Station 10 Years



Credit: NASA

In the beginning.Zarya control module was the first element of the International Space Station. 1998.




Credit: NASA

The International Space Station 2008. On this image is the ATV Jules Verne still attached to the station. It was removed and it committed a successful 'suicide' in our atmosphere this fall.




On November 20th ten years ago, the first International Space Station module was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The launch of the Russian-built Zarya module marked the start of on-orbit assembly of the most extraordinary space complex. ISS is a truly international space cooperation shown in particular by the modules built by different nations.

Endeavour at ISS

Endeavour Arrives!



Credit: NASA TV

Space shuttle Endeavour arrives as the International Space Station with the 'home improvement' crew. They are going to drink urine and place the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the European Columbus laboratory module, among others.

Yet another success in space! :-)




Credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph-Kevin O'Connel

I never get tired of shuttle launches! This is Endeavour 15th November, taking off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US.

Say It With Science

Space Campaign



The International Space Station with Jules Verne
Credit: NASA




Jules Verne leaving the International Space Station for final determination
Credit: ESA

As I am sure you can appreciate, these last 24 hours have been pretty exhaustive. First I had to go the International Space Station, rig up a moon buggy and do the laser thingy and the flag and; you know. Then I had to go back to the station, detach the Jules Verne - which I am very proud to say was a great success - before I attended and reported from the super exciting Rosetta press conference in Germany (of all places...).

I'd like to point out though that Xineann, by this, clearly demonstrates her openmindedness and capacity to genuinely cooperate on the international and intergalactic scene. Please note in particular that as Xineann's representative I choose diplomacy rather than throwing dirt at an other continents space agency. I mean, the current administration arguably allows official gloating and biased focus in their reports from todays press conference in Darmstadt, Germany. I have thus no choice but to give the articles at hand a deep red thumb! This is not sportsmanship and will definitely not be tolerated by the Xineanns administration. We all belong to the same galaxy and we behave that way!




Stellare campaigning for Xineann for President - Because America Needs More Cats ® on the moon.
Photo: Campaign Photographer


Press release approved by White House Press Secretary






As approved by the press secretary. I totally endorse the statement from Secretary of State (he'll be that any time soon now anyways regardless the outcome of the elections...) categorizing the press release as nothing less than "Art History".

Computer Virus in Space

Infected ISS



Far out nuisance!

Space Station

Appartment With THE View!



Credit: Nasa


The view on the International Space Station is quite unique, I'd say. :-)

International Space Station

ISS - only the beginning...




...and check out the MOUNTAINS!

International Space Station

A Jules Verne Boost!



Credit: NASA/JSC

Remember: Click on the image!

International Space Station back on track.

International Space Station

International Space Station



Credit: NASA

Click and then click again. DO IT!


Celebrate!





Nobody likes space gadgets better than Don, so this super duper space station is definitely for him. :-)

Daring Docking

Daring Docking - Done!



Jules Verne ATV is now attached to the International Space Station.

Absolutely Fabulous!

I will run around the house a 100 times in pure joy! :-)

Jule Verne

High precision required!



The image above shows the strategy to get this vehicle



attached to the International Space Station.



I'm all excited! :-)