As complex crew looks on from the upper observation dome, supply shuttle STS-1035 is about to dock with the upper docking ring.

Earth Science Institute Hyperspace Explorer, Berumda, cruising through hyperspace corridor during her historical long endurance mapping mission to the Outer Rim. The image was taken by Earth hyperspace specialist, Dr Pavintel Kandafani onboard Bermuda's sister ship Triton. Known as Hydian Express by hyperspace pilots, the route branches out from the existing galactic super-hyperroute near Earth space, all the way to the Hydian Arm of the Outer Rim region nearly 21,000 light years away.

XIG Sky Surfer in formation. The crafts are assigned to Creyson institute of First Contact for survey & escort duties during first contact missions. 265 airframes in active service. 8 were lost in various circumstances, with 120 more airframes on order. Being an active membership world of Galactic Federation, these crafts are in high demand for first contact missions (Earth Alliance Space Agency photo/Released)

XIG Sky Surfer in formation. The crafts are assigned to Creyson institute of First Contact for survey & escort duties during first contact missions. 265 airframes in active service. 8 were lost in various circumstances, with 120 more airframes on order. Being an active membership world of Galactic Federation, these crafts are in high demand for first contact missions (Earth Alliance Space Agency photo/Released)

Vic Viper starfighters of 4785th tactical wing conducting combat air patrol duty over Lukan IV, Vega sector. Pirate activities in the adjacent star system had prompted the Galactic Federation to provide military escorts to relief operations during the humanitarian mission on Lukan system. (Earth Defense Force -Released)

Vic Viper starfighters of 4785th tactical wing conducting combat air patrol duty over Lukan IV, Vega sector. Pirate activities in the adjacent star system had prompted the Galactic Federation to provide military escorts to relief operations during the humanitarian mission on Lukan system. (Earth Defense Force -Released)

Starfuries of Task Force Starlight took up picket positions over Epsilon Eridani V.

Skysaber, no.1 frame piloted by Aries Aviation chief test pilot Donna Salsinger, underwent a series of final flight test over the New Cydonia test range before officially deliver to EDF SINGINT division. Three Black Tigers of the 503rd Combat Evaluation Squadron acted as chase planes. Skysaber is the first dedicated surveillance/courier craft to enter EDF service 5 years after the retirement of the Orion-V.

Block 42 Sparhawks of VFA1121 Stormbringers conducting combat air patrol exercise over the southern ocean of Sirus V.

Block 42 Sparhawks of VFA1121 Stormbringers engaging interception exercise over the southern ocean of Sirus V.

SR-5s were Murphy Pirate Group fighters captured during one of Galactic Federation's anti-piracy operations at Cygnus V. The airframes were in excellent condition that EarthForce decided to integrate them into existing starfighter training program. They are piloted by instructors and act as opposing force against student fighter units in order to let them familiarize with potential adversaries. (Earth Alliance Space Agency released)

Black Tiger tactical fighters of EDF's 366th Fighter Wing "Jesters" soar the sky of Nocoma VI during the annual ABLE VIGILANCE multi-planetary exercise.

Black Tiger tactical fighters of EDF's 366th Fighter Wing "Jesters" approaching their airborne command station during the annual ABLE VIGILANCE multi-planetary exercise over Nocoma VI.

EarthForce humanitarian relief convoy Omega-12 arrived at designated orbital mooring station above Episilon Eridani V. Escorted by Concordia and her task force, the convoy would soon distributing relief supplies and industrial replicators to regions affected by asteroid strikes. Task Force Starlight is some of the most complex humanitarian operations in Federation history. Nearly a dozen membership worlds participated in the multi-level relief missions.

Gamilas Empire presidential flagship Dessler-III deaprting neutral planet of Tai Seti VII with her escorts after the conclusion of bi-annual Instellar Conference. (Gamilas Imperial Propaganda-Released)

Gamilas Imperium presidential flagship Dessler-III and her escorts holding position inside the asteroid belt. (Gamilas Imperial Propaganda-Released)

3rd Assault Platoon, Capitol Police.