Spaceshot Shutter Geeks

Choose next month's featured spaceflight photographs!

Welcome to the monthly Spaceshot Shutter Geek Photo Splashdown!

This is your launchpad to the most out-of-this-world images the cosmos (and humanity) has to offer. Whether you're an engineer of imagination, a fan of fiery launches, or a stargazer obsessed with alien landscapes, this is your chance to explore (and vote for) the most stellar visuals across three gravity-defying categories.

Together we curate the most compelling space photos into a cosmic competition where you decide the best of the best. Cast your votes, share your favorites, and help crown the champions of interplanetary imagery.

Spaceships & Habitats

From sleek rockets tearing through the stratosphere to the quiet, intricate interiors of orbiting space stations, this category's all about them incredible machines and homes that make space travel possible. Marvel at reusable boosters mid-landing, cozy astronaut quarters aboard the ISS, and futuristic concepts that bring science fiction one step closer to reality. These photos capture the grit, beauty, and engineering brilliance of humanity's journey beyond Earth.

Last months winner for featured Spaceships & Habitats photo.
SpaceX Starship booster landing approach IFT-5 by Steve Jurvetson. Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
SpaceX Starship booster landing approach IFT-5 by Steve Jurvetson. Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license. Source link.

Crew & Passengers

Space may be vast, but it's the human spirit (and sometimes its robotic companions) that brings it to life. This category spotlights the pioneers, explorers, and even tourists who dare to leave Earth's surface. From suited-up astronauts floating in zero-G to candid crew moments aboard commercial spacecraft, these portraits reveal the personalities behind the helmets. You'll also find the animals, androids, and artificial intelligences who share the journey; no adventure is complete without a crew.

Last months winner for featured Crew & Passengers photo.
Tour for Inspiration 4 and Polaris Crews. From left: Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman, Christopher Sembroski, Hayley Arceneaux
Tour for Inspiration 4 and Polaris Crews. From left: Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman, Christopher Sembroski, Hayley Arceneaux. Source link.

Extraterrestrial Destinations

Welcome to the ultimate travel brochure-no passport required. This category showcases the breathtaking alien worlds we've visited (or aim to visit). Gaze upon Martian horizons, lunar landscapes, and icy moons that might harbor life. Whether it's a rover's first tracks on dusty red soil or a satellite's snapshot of Saturn's rings, these images remind us just how strange and wonderful our solar system is.

Last months winner for featured Extraterrestrial Destinations photo.
Mons Latreille within Mare Crisium, a more than 300-mile-wide basin. Photo by firefly's Blue Ghost lander (shadow in image). Public domain NASA.
Mons Latreille within Mare Crisium, a more than 300-mile-wide basin. Photo by firefly's Blue Ghost lander (shadow in image). Public domain NASA. Source link.