PIX4648720: Astronaut Training - Astronaut Training - Astronaut Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, from the STS-118 mission, uses a virtual reality system to repeat the different movements he will have to accomplish in the International Space Station (ISS). Johnson Space Center, Houston, May 2007. Astronaut Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, STS - 118 mission specialist, uses virtual reality hardware in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center to rehearse some of his duties on the upcoming mission to the International Space Station. This type of virtual reality training allows the astronauts to wear special gloves and other gear while looking at computer displays simulating actual movements around the various locations on the station hardware with which they will be working. May 21, 2007 / Bridgeman Images
PIX4649044: Discovery Shuttle seen from ISS 06 - 2008 - Discovery is manoeuvring seen from ISS 06 - 2008 - The Discovery Shuttle approaching the International Space Station. In its cargo bay, the new Japanese pressurise module (JPM). June 2, 2008 Backdropped by a cloud - covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station during STS - 124 rendezvous and docking operations. Docking occurred at 2:03 p.m. (EDT) on June 2, 2008. The second component of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory, the Japanese Pressurized Module (JPM) is visible in Discovery's cargo bay / Bridgeman Images
PIX4649576: Discovery en approche de la station 02/2011 - Discovery approaching the International Space station 02/2011 - The Discovery shuttle seen from the International Space Station (ISS) on February 26, 2011 during its approach. Last mission of Shuttle Discovery. Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 26 crew member as the shuttle approaches the International Space Station during STS - 133 rendezvous and docking operations. Docking occurred at 2:14 p.m. (EST) on Feb. 26, 2011 / Bridgeman Images
PIX4649578: Discovery Shuttle Inspection - 02/2011 - Discovery Inspection - 02/2011 - The Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS boom), an extension of the American Space Shuttle Canadarm, inspects the thermal shield of Shuttle Discovery for possible damage. February 25, 2011. Controlled by the STS - 133 astronauts inside Discovery's cabin, the Remote Manipulator System/Orbiter Boom Sensor System (RMS/OBSS) equipped with special cameras, begins to conduct thorough inspections of the shuttle's thermal tile system on flight day 2. 25 February 2011 / Bridgeman Images
PIX4645292: Hubble space telescope: end of 4th maintenance mission 03/2002 - Hubble space telescope: end of fourth repair mission 03/2002 - Hubble space telescope over Africa seen from Shuttle Columbia. The Hubble space telescope seen above Africa after its deployment on march 9 2002 / Bridgeman Images
PIX4646784: Decolving the Atlantis shuttle - 12/1988 - Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis. Dec 02 1988 - Decolving the Atlantis shuttle (Mission STS - 27) with Bob Gibson, Guy Gardner, Richard Mullane, Jerry Ross and William Shepherd on board. 02/12/1988. The space shuttle Atlantis and its five - man crew of astronauts are launched from Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39B at 9:30 a.m. (EST), Dec. 2, 1988. Onboard the Department of Defense dedicated mission are astronauts Robert L. Gibson, Guy S. Gardner, Jerry L. Ross, Richard M. (Mike) Mullane and Williams M. Shepherd / Bridgeman Images
PIX4648320: Shuttle Atlantis STS - 112 view of ISS 10/2002 - Shuttle Atlantis approaches the International Space Station 10/2002 - Atlantis photographed by an Expedition Five crewmember onboard the International Space Station (ISS) during rendezvous and docking operations. Oct 09 2002 / Bridgeman Images
PIX4648491: Extra exit - S.Robinson STS vehicle - 114 08/2005 - Astronaut's shadow on space shuttle Discovery. 08/2005 - Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson's shadow is projected on the tiles that make up the shuttle's thermal shield. 3/08/2005. Space Shuttle Discovery's underside is featured in this image photographed by astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS - 114 mission specialist, during today's extravehicular activities (EVA). Robinson's shadow is visible on the thermal protection tiles. Aug 03 2005 / Bridgeman Images
TEC4649636: La Casa de Pilatos (1540), Quartier Santa Cruz in Seville (Spain). Finish in the first third of the 16th century, this palace, owned by the Duke of Medinaceli, combines in an astonishing way mudejar art, flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance art. According to popular belief, this palace is the reproduction of Pontius Pilate's palace in Jerusalem. Photography 10/03/97. / Bridgeman Images