Aeronautical Engineering Collection

Airbus A380 in flight C017 / 7889
Airbus A380 in flight. The A380 is the worlds largest passenger airliner and, due to its size, many airports have had to expand their facilities to properly accommodate it

Installation of Vostok spacecraft
Vostok spacecraft installation. Workers installing a Vostok spacecraft. Vostok were Soviet spacecraft used as part of the Vostok programme, which flew six manned spaceflights between 1961 and 1963

Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

Vostok rocket, Moscow, Russia
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS C016 / 4214
SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the Dragon cargo capsule from SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies)

Apollo 17 lunar module, astronaut photo C013 / 8948
Apollo 17 lunar module. View of the lunar module from the Apollo 17 mission on the surface of the Moon. Apollo 17 was the last manned lunar landing mission

Lunokhod 2 lunar rover C014 / 0153
Lunokhod 2 lunar rover. Lunokhod 2 was the second of two unmanned lunar rovers landed on the Moon by the Soviet Union as part of the Lunokhod program

Jacques Charles, French balloonist
Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles (1746-1823), French chemist, physicist and aeronaut, historical artwork. A scientist and professor of physics

Bouncing bomb raid, artwork
Bouncing bomb raid. Computer artwork showing a Lancaster bomber dropping a bouncing bomb to destroy a German dam during World War II

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft
Vostok 1 spacecraft. Launched from Earth (April 12, 1961) with the first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, aboard. Still from a documentary shot in 1968

Space shuttle Atlantis and various components
July 18, 2011 - View of the space shuttle Atlantis and its Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module during the final day of being docked with the International Space Station

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2
May 25, 2012 - With the blackness of space and clouds over Earth forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space

View of the space shuttle Discovery crew cabin
February 26, 2011 - View of the space shuttle Discovery crew cabin

Solar array panels on the Russian segment of the International Space Station
February 5, 2014 - Solar array panels on the Russian segment of the International Space Station and a blue and white part of Earth

The Johannes Kepler Automated Transfer Vehicle docks to the International Space Station
February 24, 2011 - Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon, the Johannes Kepler Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-2)

The International Space Station and docked space shuttle Endeavour
May 23, 2011 - The International Space Station and docked Space Shuttle Endeavour, backdropped by Earth and the blackness of space

The starboard truss of the International Space Station
May 20, 2011 - The starboard truss of the International Space Station. The newly-installed Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) is visible at center left

Space shuttle Endeavour backdropped by a colorful Earth
May 18, 2011 - Space shuttle Endeavour backdropped by a colorful Earth

The International Space Station backdropped against clouds over Earth
March 7, 2011 - The International Space Station backdropped against clouds over Earth

The Albert Einstein Automated Transfer Vehicle
June 15, 2013 - Surrounded by the darkness of space, the Albert Einstein Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-4) approaches the International Space Station

The Soyuz TMA-09M spacecraft
November 10, 2013 - The Soyuz TMA-09M spacecraft departs from the International Space Stations Zvezda Service Module

View from space of a setting Sun above part of southwestern Australia
April 1, 2013 - The sun is about to set in this scene showing parts of southwestern Australia. Several of the orbital outposts solar array panels are seen in the foreground

Russian spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
July 12, 2011 - A Russian Soyuz (foreground), and a Russian Progress supply ship (background), are docked to the International Space Station

Canadarm2 robotic arm prepares to release the Cygnus spacecraft
October 22, 2013 - The International Space Stations Canadarm2 prepares to release the Orbital Sciences Cygnus commercial craft

Artist concept of NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission
An artist concept of NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission

A docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft backdropped by Earth
April 22, 2011 - A docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth

A close-up view of a section of the International Space Station
May 29, 2011 - A close-up view of a section of the International Space Station

The aft section of space shuttle Discovery backdropped by planet Earth
February 26, 2011 - The aft section of space shuttle Discovery backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth

The Cupola of the International Space Station
April 21, 2012 - The Cupola of the International Space Station, backdropped by the blackness of space

The unpiloted ISS Progress 42 supply vehicle
October 29, 2011 - The unpiloted ISS Progress 42 supply vehicle

SpaceX Dragon in the grasp of Canadarm2
March 3, 2013 - SpaceX Dragon in the grasp of the Space Station Remote Manipulator System or Canadarm2, backdropped by a blue and white Earth

Close-up view of the aft section of the International Space Station
March 7, 2011 - A close-up view of the aft section of the International Space Station

Close-up of the front section of space shuttle Atlantis
July 10, 2011 - Close-up of the front section of space shuttle Atlantis in Earth orbit

A docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft
September 16, 2011 - A docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space

The Cygnus spacecraft in the grasp of Canadarm2
September 29, 2013 - The first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in the grasp of the Canadarm2. Earths horizon and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene

Space shuttle Discovery and the Canadian-built Dextre docked to the International
February 26, 2011 - Space shuttle Discovery and the Canadian-built Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM), docked to the International Space Station

Space shuttle Atlantis above a cloud covered Earth
July 10, 2011 - Space shuttle Atlantis backdropped by a cloud covered Earth

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft
May 31, 2012 - The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the International Space Stations Canadarm2 robotic arm

The first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in orbit above Earth
September 29, 2013 - The first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in orbit above Earth

A close-up view of the International Space Station
March 7, 2011 - A close-up view of the International Space Station

The Russian Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft backdropped by Earth
November 12, 2013 - The Russian Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft docked to the Rassvet or Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM-1)

Close-up view of the docking mechanism of the Russian Progress 46 spacecraft
April 19, 2012 - A close-up view of the docking mechanism of the unpiloted ISS Russian Progress 46 spacecraft

A Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
January 6, 2011 - Newfoundland and clouds over the North Atlantic Ocean share a scene with a Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station

The Cygnus spacecraft begins its separation from the International Space Station
October 22, 2013 - The Orbital Sciences Cygnus commercial craft begins its relative separation from the International Space Station

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft
September 23, 2014 - The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station for grapple and berthing

The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer in the grasp of a robotic arm
February 11, 2014 - The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD), in the grasp of the Kibo laboratory robotic arm, as it deploys a set of NanoRacks CubeSats

The Cygnus spacecraft attached to the Harmony Node in the grasp of Canadarm2
October 5, 2013 - Attached to the Harmony node, the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in the grasp of the Canadarm2. The thin line of Earths atmosphere provides the backdrop for the scene

International Space Station solar array panels and planet Earth
May 21, 2011 - International Space Station solar array panels and a blue and white part of Earth

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"Aeronautical Engineering: Pushing the Boundaries of Flight" From the majestic Airbus A380 soaring through the skies to the historic Vostok spacecraft, it has revolutionized our ability to explore and conquer new frontiers. Witness the awe-inspiring installation of the Vostok spacecraft, paving the way for Soviet space exploration with its groundbreaking Vostok 1 mission. Marvel at the mighty Vostok rocket standing tall in Moscow, Russia, symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit of reaching beyond Earth's atmosphere. The SpaceX Dragon capsule gracefully docks at the International Space Station, showcasing how commercial ventures have become integral players in space exploration. Travel back in time as you gaze upon Apollo 17's lunar module captured by an astronaut's lens, reminding us of humanity's first steps on another celestial body. Lunokhod 2 lunar rover stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance on our moon's desolate surface. Reflect on history with Jacques Charles, a French balloonist whose pioneering spirit paved the way for modern aviation. Admire artwork depicting bouncing bomb raids that showcased innovative engineering during World War II. Witness Space Shuttle Atlantis alongside various components that propelled humans into orbit countless times. The Canadarm2 expertly grapples onto SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft—a testament to international collaboration and technological advancement. Aeronautical engineering continues to push boundaries and inspire generations worldwide, and is through these remarkable achievements that we unlock new possibilities and expand our understanding of what lies beyond Earth’s horizon.