Astrophotographer & independent journalist specializing in high resolution imaging of spacecraft in orbit. Captured ground-views of the last contruction years of the ISS. Took first ever ground-based image of astronauts during EVA. Sub-specialization currently is visualization of rotational/tumbling behave of (dead) satellites and debris/space junk. Writing for different newspapers and magazines about (space)science and technology.
UPDATE: Some clear color views of the Soyuz-U rocket 3rd stage, which orbited the Progress M-14M. The rocket will have reentered and decayed in... Read more →
UPDATE: Image-animation confirmation of a (partially) sideward movement of the spacecraft. The picture above explains the orientation of... Read more →
The Russian Mars probe Phobos-Grunt has been stranded in Earth orbit for more then a month now. Three weeks ago, on November 29, I obtained the... Read more →
UPDATE-2: A re-selection session of frames from the November 29 imaging session provided another useful color image and an interesting comparison of... Read more →
I have photographed many rocket upper stages, as they remain in orbit for a long time. Most satellites have solar panels, but I never had a... Read more →
Assembly of the Soyuz-U rocket, with on the left side a good view of the third stage On October 30 at 10:11 GMT, the Progress M-13M cargo ship... Read more →
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok