Pillows
Description: The cluster is composed of the Apollo Command/Service Module, Orbital Workshop, Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM), Multiple Docking Adapter, and Airlock Module. In this concept, a member of the three-man astronaut crew is working atop the ATM in the zero-gravity of space. Note the arrays of solar cell panels which turn sunlight into electric power for the space station.
Description: Artwork inspired by the legendary Voyager 1 spacecraft, celebrating humanity’s journey into interstellar space. A retro sci-fi design featuring minimalist cosmic waves, vintage typography, and deep space aesthetics. Perfect for astronomy lovers, sci-fi fans, NASA enthusiasts, and dreamers of the cosmos.
Description: Inspired by the golden age of space exploration, this retro-style Apollo artwork celebrates humanity’s journey beyond Earth. Featuring a dramatic deep-space scene, vintage textures, and cinematic colors, this design captures the spirit of discovery, courage, and innovation that defined the Apollo era. Perfect for space enthusiasts, sci-fi fans, astronomy lovers, and anyone inspired by humanity’s greatest adventures.
Description: Inspired by the world of Project Hail Mary, this design explores ERID — the mysterious ammonia-rich homeworld of the Eridians — featuring glowing ring systems, deep space aesthetics. Created for sci-fi fans, space enthusiasts, exoplanet lovers, and anyone fascinated by hard science fiction and alien worlds.
Description: To the Moon is a vibrant space illustration inspired by the Artemis program and humanity’s return to lunar exploration. Featuring a powerful rocket launch, glowing engines, and a dreamy night sky, this artwork captures the excitement, ambition, and wonder of space travel. Perfect for space lovers, science enthusiasts, engineers, astronomy fans, and anyone inspired by rockets, the Moon, and the future of exploration.
Description: With the Shuttle orbiter Enterprise riding piggyback, Boeing 747 takes off from Edwards Air Force Base. The modified 747 not only will carry Enterprise aloft for a series of approach-and-landing flights but later will transport Shuttle orbiters from Rockwell International's assembly facility in California to launch sites at Kennedy Space Center and Vandenberg Air Force Base. Rockwell International, Space Division, 1977.
Description: What looks much like craggy mountains on a moonlit evening is actually the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming region NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula. Captured in infrared light by the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) on the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, this image reveals previously obscured areas of star birth.
Description: Forward to the Moon and on to Mars, NASA is exploring deep space like never before. Preparing to launch soon, Artemis I will be the first uncrewed flight test of the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft around the Moon. We will use what we learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars.
Description: Astronaut James van Hoften rides the space shuttle’s remote manipulator arm in this artist’s rendering as he captures a lifeless communications satellite. The crew of Mission 51-I will attempt the dramatic salvage toward the end of the flight. Once the satellite, Leasat 3, is under his control, van Hoften will lower it to fellow spacewalker William Fisher, shown standing on the sill of the shuttle’s cargo bay. Fisher will attach electronic devices to Leasat 3 that will allow spacecraft controllers on the ground to command the satellite to start. Artwork by Chris Kallas.
Description: OFF TO VISIT JUPITER – The Space Shuttle launches its first planetary exploration payload, Jupiter Orbiter Probe, in this artist’s concept of the beginning of the candidate mission. The automatic planetary explorer would ride to Earth orbit in the cargo bay of the shuttle, then be sent hurtling toward its rendezvous with Jupiter by the shuttle’s Interim Upper Stage. After 2.9 years, the orbiter would release the probe toward Jupiter’s atmosphere, and 56 days later would begin orbiting the giant planet. Artwork by Ken Hodges, 1975.
Description: SHUTTLE PAYLOAD — A North American Rockwell Space Division artist’s concept of Space Shuttle orbiter having its satellite payload pulled away by a Space Tug, following the delivery of the satellite to Earth orbit. The orbiter, shown with cargo-handling manipulator arms extended, will be able to deliver up to 65,000 pounds of varied payload to orbit. NR is bidding for the NASA contract to build the shuttle craft. Artwork by North American Rockwell, 1978.
Description: An artist’s concept depicting the Space Shuttle Orbiter shortly after separating from the Boeing 747 carrier aircraft at the start of an approach and landing test (ALT). The Orbiter will make an approach maneuver, then it will go for a landing on the runway in tests to check aerodynamic flight characteristics. Artwor by M. Alvarez.
Description: An astronaut enters the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle in this artist’s concept. The large white ball is an emergency rescue unit with another astronaut inside. The man carrying the rescue unit is also wearing a backpack maneuvering unit, currently being designed and built by Martin Marietta Aerospace at its space center near Denver, Colorado. The versatile backpack has many uses, including rescue operations. Artwork by Martin Marietta artist/illustrator, Mr. Charles O. Bennett, 1978.
Description: Description on the verso of the artwork: "ORBITER SOLID FUEL BOOSTERS STAGING — Some 27 miles or 43.4 kilometers above the Earth two solid propellant boosters are jettisoned after burnout. The solid rockets will descend on parachutes to a preselected recovery point in the ocean. They will be refurbished for use on a later Shuttle mission. The powerful boosters each carry 454,000 kilograms (1,000,000 lbs) of PBAN (polybutadiene acrylic acid acrylonitrille) and develop 11,210,000 newtons (2,500,000 pounds) of thrust at launch. The large liquid propellant tank, carrying liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen, will be discarded prior to orbit insertion. It will follow a ballistic trajectory and impact in remote ocean area. Date unknow.
Description: Their 18-hours on the moon completed, two astronauts blast off from the lunar surface aboard their lunar module. They will rendezvous with a third astronaut in a mother ship orbiting the moon, and the three will make the return trip to Earth. - 1966 World Book Encyclopedia Science Services caption for the photo. Credit: Carl Zoschke, Bell Aerosystems Company.
