After years of being out in the black with an Anaconda fitted for expedition exploring, the Mandalay's flight specs are vastly different. I can see why it's the new top-ranked exploration ship. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Trade running on the fringes of the bubble in a T8. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Surprisingly, sunscreen and sunglasses aren't a commodity in-game. Would not want to be stationed on this outpost. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

After finally returning to the bubble after leaving with DW2, I've been piloting some of the new ships. The Corsair is a new favourite. I'll likely build one suitable for exploration and take her along on DW3. See replies for more. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA #Corsair

Doing some hauling in a T9 for the Panther Clipper release community goal. I'll likely pick one up when it goes on sale for in-game credits, but in the meantime, the T9 is the best hauler I have. See replies for more. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

One station I've been meaning to visit after returning to the bubble is The Printworks in Millese. Home of Sagittarius Eye, a player-run magazine. They're in statis with no known return date. www.sagittarius-eye.com #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SagittariusEye #SPVFA

After leaving the bubble in 2019 (3305) with Distant Worlds 2, I've finally returned in 2025 (3311)—first port of call, Jameson Memorial in the Shinrarta Dezhra system. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA #DistantWorlds #DistantWorlds2

Coming out from the dark side of an atmospheric planet. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Every once in a while, you come across some fantastic stellar sights. This is from a ringed metal-rich planet. The gravity was quite high, and luckily, my shield absorbed a rough landing. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

A ringed ammonia world. I haven't come across many of those in my travels. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Somewhat retracing the DW2 waypoints back to the bubble, and stopped by WP 6 in Dryau Ausms KG-Y e3390. The DSSA Buurian Anchorage, commissioned by Cmdr. Nathaniel Evans, is parked there now to offer explorers a respite from the black. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Passed through Sagittarius A on my way back to the bubble. Swung by the DSSV Distant Worlds. Been through here a couple of times during my time in the black. Stopped by Explorer's Anchorage before leaving the area. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

The DSSA Destiny Ascension [K5M-3KH], commissioned by Cmdr. V4KY. Stationed in Scheau Blao TB-A c28-271. One of the carriers that's a part of the Deep Space Support Array. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA #DeepSpaceSupportArray #DSSA

A nebula in Ryker's Hope. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Looks like a hurricane is hammering the coast. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

In my travels through the centre of the galaxy, came across two neutrons and a white dwarf. Been a while since I encountered those types of stars. I recall travelling the Neutron Hwy when I was making the journey out to Colonia, ages ago now. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Landed on an ammonia world. Greenish atmosphere when you're in space entering OC, red on the surface. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

The first pre-launch event for Distant Worlds 3 starts later this month. This event involves setting up the DW3 departure system. Time to outfit a hauler. forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/dist... #EliteDangerous #DistantWorlds #Exploration #Expedition

Passed through Bleethuae NI-B D674, the site of waypoint 10 from DW2. Did a quick landing on 2DA, the waypoint moon. An out of fuel megaship was parked in the system, the SCG Tritium Reef commissioned by Cmdr. XREFD. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA #DistantWorlds2 #DW2

Drifting out in the black in some system that chances are no one will ever visit again. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

An almost B&W gas giant. Decided to edit the right image to B&W. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Sunset out in the black. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Winter green. A green gas giant with a thick ice ring. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Came across a rough hilly planet with craters. Going into the craters where I did, resulted in pitch black exploration. The only light was from the SRV or ship and the few patches of surface volcanic activity. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Departing an atmospheric ice world. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

On the hunt for stellar wonders. Came across a moon orbiting a ringed gas giant riding the ring's outer edge. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

A quick visit to an atmospheric planet. Very likely the only time this planet and system will ever be visited. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Bio signals on an ice planet. I wonder how close they are to mushrooms and whether they'd taste good fried in butter. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

This is the roadmap to Distant Worlds 3. Events are planned for the months leading up to the launch in January 2026, and roster signups are estimated to start in May. Start preparing for the journey! forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/dist... #EliteDangerous #DistantWorlds #Exploration #Expedition

Some of my favorite recent pieces #pixelart #art #space #green #blue #aesthetic

Old Commission #pixelart #art #space

The Edge #pixelart #art #space #blue

From the archives. Taken before I left Beagle Point after having an extended rest following the conclusion of DW2. The megaship is the DSSA Distant Worlds 'Endeavour' that is parked in orbit. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #Megaship #DeepSpaceSupportArray #DSSA #BeaglePoint #SPVFA

Digging through the archive. This one was taken somewhere towards the end of DW2. It's always a bit of a surprise when you drop into a new system and come face to face with multiple stars that fill the view. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Came across a blue marble with a ring and moon. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Second star to the right and straight on till morning. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

A brown dwarf with a sizable ring. A landable moon was fairly close to the ring. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Jump www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8A3... Song by Tom Cook a.k.a. @tocoso.bsky.social #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

In the same system as the gas giant, the outermost planet was a ringed icy body with a moon. Made the trip out and upon getting the moon into view, it looked like sand. Unfortunately, its orbit didn't grant nice views of the rings. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

The second moon of the gas giant had several large, deep craters. The tidal lock made for some good lighting while the gas giant was in the sky. Without engaging night vision, one could only see with artificial light sources. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Paid a visit to a gas giant with a couple of moons. The first moon had water geysers. Took the time to wash off the space dust. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

Sagittarius Eye covered DW2 in several articles and interviews. Might be good to review them for DW3 preparation. Issues 35 p34 22 p26 14 p30 11 p22 3 p10 All issues are available in the magazine's archive: www.sagittarius-eye.com/downloads/ar... #EliteDangerous #SagittariusEye #DistantWorlds

Distant Worlds 3 is in very early planning. Possibly launching in January 2026. forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/dist... #EliteDangerous #DistantWorlds #Exploration #Expedition

Sound and video of meteorite strike in P.E.I. Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #space #meteorite #CharlottetownMeteorite #PEI #Canada

Came across a nice-looking gas giant. Wish there was a way to land (attach) the ship to the asteroids. But considering the size in comparison to the ship, probably best to always have the engines at the ready. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

A couple of shots from the darkness of space. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

An ad I did for Sagittarius Eye that never got used. It was in the pipe awaiting any direction for fine-tuning from the Art Editor and Chief Editor to finalize. #EliteDangerous #StellarScreenshots #SagittariusEye #SPVFA

I previously posted an image I dug up while sorting through my old photos (bsky.app/profile/crai...). During my time with Sagittarius Eye, I provided a few contributions to the magazine. One of them was an ad for Colonia, in issue 24. #EliteDangerous #StellarScreenshots #SagittariusEye #SPVFA

An interesting-looking planet in the system viewer, however, due to its distance from the sole parent star, the light it provided was very dim. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA

A neon atmospheric planet. #EliteDangerous #Screenshot #StellarScreenshots #SPVFA