Many new graphics have been added to the Robotic Lunar Probes page. Descriptions for the Ranger and Surveyor series missions have been expanded.
A graphic including illustrations of thirteen Venus probes has been added to the Venus Probes page.
I'm starting to create interactive graphics for inclusion on some pages. For now, these graphics include an image of a rocket or spacecraft and a list of component parts. When a user positions their mouse pointer over a component name, the graphic will change to highlight that component.
See the Mir space station graphic below for an example. I have created similar graphics for the Saturn 5 Rocket, the Skylab space station, and the Gemini spacecraft. I'm currently working on more sophisticated interactive graphics for future updates.
Position mouse pointer over the module names to see their location.
Posted 29 January 2012
The International Space Station page now includes a graphic showing the relative size of the ISS and several other spacecraft. Included are images of Skylab, Salyut 1, Salyut 7, Mir, and the space shuttle.
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The space telescopes page now includes a graphic combining many of my previous telescope drawings.
Twenty-five spacecraft are included.
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I'm in the process of creating illustrations for most of the lunar exploration programs. This graphic, a work in progress, includes what I have so far.
The Lunar Probes page is in the process of being updated. Expect a major update sometime in January.
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Viking lander illustration showing the position of the stowed lander within the aeroshell heat shield and bioshield enclosure.
The image is included in the Viking entry on the Mars Probes page.
Posted 31 December 2011
A variety of space t-shirts and gifts, including Space Shuttle designs. Great gift ideas for anyone interested in space exploration.
Find dozens of space themed gifts at the Historic Spacecraft Store.
29 Jan. 2012
The Lunar probes and Venus probes pages have been updated with new graphics.
14 Jan. 2012
New graphics added to the Mir, Skylab and Saturn 5 pages.
10 Jan. 2012
The Saturn Rockets page has now been split into a Saturn I and IB page, and a Saturn 5 page.
31 Dec. 2011
New graphics added to the ISS page, and to the space telescopes page.
31 Dec. 2011
A Store page has been created. Featuring space-themed mugs and t-shirts. Proceeds from the sale of these items help support this web page.
