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Stellar invaders: landmarks of our cosmic curiosities

This curated collection takes you on an interstellar journey across some of the most iconic representations and memorabilia of space invasion, both in fictional and real-life forms. From historical spacecraft to emblematic sci-fi monuments, these points of interest embody our enduring fascination with the cosmos and the idea of extraterrestrial encounters.

The Very Large Array
The Very Large Array

New Mexico, United States

Radio astronomy observatory involved in SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)

Area 51
Area 51

Nevada, United States

Infamous secret military site often associated with alien conspiracy theories

Roswell UFO Museum
Roswell UFO Museum

New Mexico, United States

Museum dedicated to the 1947 Roswell Incident and UFO phenomena

Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center

Florida, United States

NASA's primary launch center of human spaceflight

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Washington, D.C., United States

Museum holding the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft

Mars Desert Research Station
Mars Desert Research Station

Utah, United States

Space analog facility for Earth-based research in pursuit of the human exploration of Mars

Arecibo Observatory
Arecibo Observatory

Puerto Rico

Iconic radio telescope and key site in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence

Jodrell Bank Observatory
Jodrell Bank Observatory

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Historical radio astronomy observatory which has played a role in the investigation of space

SETI Institute
SETI Institute

California, United States

Private, nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research & education on the search for life beyond Earth

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

California, United States

Center for robotic exploration of the solar system

International Space Station
International Space Station

Low Earth Orbit

Orbiting space station and symbol of international cooperation in space exploration

Woomera Range Complex
Woomera Range Complex

South Australia, Australia

Military testing range with links to satellite launches and space exploration

Baikonur Cosmodrome
Baikonur Cosmodrome

Kyzylorda Region, Kazakhstan

World's first and largest operational space launch facility

National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Virginia, United States

Annex of the Smithsonian offering exhibits on aviation and space artifacts

Parkes Observatory
Parkes Observatory

New South Wales, Australia

Radio telescope crucial to space missions and featured in the movie 'The Dish'

Cosmosphere
Cosmosphere

Kansas, United States

Museum and educational center focusing on spaceflight and featuring a significant collection of US and Russian artifacts

Titan Missile Museum
Titan Missile Museum

Arizona, United States

Only remaining Titan II site open to the public, provides Cold War history and space race connections

The Very Large Array Radio astronomy observatory involved in SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)

The Very Large Array
The Very Large Array Radio astronomy observatory involved in SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)
Area 51 Infamous secret military site often associated with alien conspiracy theories

Area 51
Area 51 Infamous secret military site often associated with alien conspiracy theories
Roswell UFO Museum Museum dedicated to the 1947 Roswell Incident and UFO phenomena

Roswell UFO Museum
Roswell UFO Museum Museum dedicated to the 1947 Roswell Incident and UFO phenomena
Kennedy Space Center NASA's primary launch center of human spaceflight

Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center NASA's primary launch center of human spaceflight
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Museum holding the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Museum holding the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft
Mars Desert Research Station Space analog facility for Earth-based research in pursuit of the human exploration of Mars

Mars Desert Research Station
Mars Desert Research Station Space analog facility for Earth-based research in pursuit of the human exploration of Mars
Arecibo Observatory Iconic radio telescope and key site in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence

Arecibo Observatory
Arecibo Observatory Iconic radio telescope and key site in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Jodrell Bank Observatory Historical radio astronomy observatory which has played a role in the investigation of space

Jodrell Bank Observatory
Jodrell Bank Observatory Historical radio astronomy observatory which has played a role in the investigation of space
SETI Institute Private, nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research & education on the search for life beyond Earth

SETI Institute
SETI Institute Private, nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research & education on the search for life beyond Earth
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Center for robotic exploration of the solar system

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Center for robotic exploration of the solar system
International Space Station Orbiting space station and symbol of international cooperation in space exploration

International Space Station
International Space Station Orbiting space station and symbol of international cooperation in space exploration
Woomera Range Complex Military testing range with links to satellite launches and space exploration

Woomera Range Complex
Woomera Range Complex Military testing range with links to satellite launches and space exploration
Baikonur Cosmodrome World's first and largest operational space launch facility

Baikonur Cosmodrome
Baikonur Cosmodrome World's first and largest operational space launch facility
National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Annex of the Smithsonian offering exhibits on aviation and space artifacts

National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Annex of the Smithsonian offering exhibits on aviation and space artifacts
Parkes Observatory Radio telescope crucial to space missions and featured in the movie 'The Dish'

Parkes Observatory
Parkes Observatory Radio telescope crucial to space missions and featured in the movie 'The Dish'
Cosmosphere Museum and educational center focusing on spaceflight and featuring a significant collection of US and Russian artifacts

Cosmosphere
Cosmosphere Museum and educational center focusing on spaceflight and featuring a significant collection of US and Russian artifacts
Titan Missile Museum Only remaining Titan II site open to the public, provides Cold War history and space race connections

Titan Missile Museum
Titan Missile Museum Only remaining Titan II site open to the public, provides Cold War history and space race connections