The new Space Shuttle Pavilion (white domed structure) is visible in the background of this photo of the Intrepid Museum's deck. Photo taken July 18, 2012. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum ...

Every now and again, a picture is returned from space that is so stunning it becomes an instant icon, a touchstone that defines what space travel is ... Earth hangs like a white and blue bauble ...

The star trails above at the streaks on Earth occur in long exposure photos as the ISS flies over the Earth at 14,500 mph. On the planet below, the white blobs are lightning, with city lights ...

WHEN it comes to illustrating humanity’s achievements in space, NASA’s back catalogue is as good as it gets. The images here are all part of a book tracing the agency’s 60 years of existence ...