Astronautics Collection (page 9)

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German orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, in Earth orbit

A exploratory spaceship from Earth comes to investigate the planet of Neptune and its ring system

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(FILES) This photo taken 20 July 1969 of astronaut Edwin " Buzz" E. Aldrin Jr. lunar module pilot walking on the surface of the moon near the leg of the Lunar Module (ML)

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Picture showing the Apollo VII spacecraft before it was launched in October 1968 in Houston. / AFP PHOTO

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(FILES) Photo taken 20 july 1969 of a close-up view of an astronauts foot and foot print in the lunar soil, potographed with a 70mm lunar surface camera during the Aopllo 11 lunar surface activity

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This 21 July 1969 file photo released by NASA shows US President Richard Nixon on the phone in his White House office congratulating the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission Neil Armstrong

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A picture taken on March 13, 1969 in the Ocean, east of the Bahamas, shows the splashdown of the Apollo 9 spacecraft, the first manned flight of the Command Service Module with the Lunar Module

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A picture taken on March 3, 1969 at the Kennedy Space Center shows the launching of the Apollo 9 space shuttle, the first manned flight of the Command Service Module with the Lunar Module

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A family watches the American astronaut Neil Armstrong commander of Apollo 11, setting his foot on the moon 21 July 1969 in Paris

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The first module of the Apollo XI spacecraft is lifted 16 March 1969 in Houston. / AFP PHOTO / NASA

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Picture dated of 1969 showing US Astronauts Neil Armstrong (L) and Buzz Aldrin practicing in a simulator prior to their mission on the moon on the Apollo XI space mission. / AFP PHOTO

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Technicians put the finishing touch 26 April 1969 to the Lunar Module of the American Apollo XI space mission. / AFP PHOTO

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US astronaut Neil Armstrong, who will be the first man to walk on the surface of the moon during Apollo 11 lunar mission, does a rehearsal in Cape Kennedy Space Center 15 July 1969 the day before

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Journalists interview US Astronaut Neil Armstrongs wife, Janet, and sons, Eric and Mark, at Kennedy Space Center the day of the Apollo 11 mission liftoff on July 16, 1969

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Apollo 11 space mission US astronaut Buzz Aldrin is seen conducting experiment on the moons surface on a picture taken by Neil Armstrong a while after both climbed down the ladder of the lunar module

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The crew men of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission leave the Kennedy Space Centers (KSC) Manned Spacecraft Operations Building (MSOB) during the pre-launch countdown in this 16 July 1969 file photo

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A fish-eye lens view shows Apollo 14 mission US astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr. (foreground) and Edgar D. Mitchell working in a LM (lunar module) simulator at Kennedy Space Center, Florida on July 15

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This 1972 NASA photo shows a view of the Earth as seen by the Apollo 17 astronauts. NASA announced 22 January, 2002 that all days are not created equal

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File picture dated 1958, of the Russian rocket Sputnik III, presented in Brussels during an international show. / AFP PHOTO / DSK

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A drawing shows the Juno I rocket which was launched on February 1, 1958 putting Explorer 1 into orbit. Explorer 1 was the first Earth satellite of the United States. AFP PHOTO NASA / AFP PHOTO / NASA

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This 19 November 1969 file photo released by NASA shows Apollo 12 Astronaut Charles " Pete" Conrad standing by the US flag on the Moon

Konstantin tsiolkovsky, russian rocket pioneer, 1857-1935, tsiolkovskys designs (1903, 1911 and 1914) for a rocket ship

Konstantin tsiolkovsky, pioneer scientist in the field of rockets and space travel (cosmonautics), sitting in his workshop in kaluga, russia

Konstantin tsiolkovsky (1857-1935) pioneer russian scientist in the field of rockets and space travel (cosmonautics)

Konstantin tsiolkovsky, pioneer russian scientist in the field of rocketry and space trave (cosmonautics) in 1934

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Tereshkova and Korolyov. Soviet cosmonaut and first woman in space, Valentina Vladimironva Tereshkova (b.1937) talking to the Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer Sergey Pavlovich Korolyov

Martian settlement, artwork
Martian settlement. Computer artwork of a person holding a brick made of Martian rock as a settlement is built on the surface of Mars

Mars landing, artwork
Mars landing. Computer artwork of an astronaut stepping out of a spacecraft onto the surface of Mars

Lunar liquid mirror telescope, artwork
Lunar liquid mirror telescope. Artwork of a giant liquid mirror telescope (centre left) on the surface of the Moon. The Earth is at upper right

Lunar space elevator moon base, artwork
Lunar space elevator moon base. Artwork of a future lunar space elevator at its base on the near side of the Moon. The support facilities include a loading machine (yellow, with cargo boxes)

Lunar space elevator ascent, artwork
Lunar space elevator ascent. Artwork of a future lunar space elevator ascending from its base on the Moon. It is around 50 metres long, with a central solar-powered climber mechanism (solar panels)

Lunar space elevator and train, artwork
Lunar space elevator and train. Artwork comparing the sizes of a future lunar space elevator (top) and a train locomotive with two box cars. The lunar space elevator is around 50 metres long

Soyuz spacecraft in Earth orbit, artwork
Soyuz spacecraft in Earth orbit. Artwork of a Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft at sunset over the Atlantic Ocean at an orbital altitude of 320 kilometres

Soyuz spacecraft leaving Earth, artwork
Soyuz spacecraft leaving Earth. Artwork of a Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft (lower centre, black) connected to an extended stay module (labelled Future in Cyrillic), both with a crew capacity of three

Soyuz spacecraft at the Moon, artwork
Soyuz spacecraft at the Moon. Artwork of a Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft (right) connected to an extended stay module (centre, labelled Future in Cyrillic), both with a crew capacity of three

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Alien planet exploration. Computer artwork of astronauts on the surface of an alien planet

Soviet scientists. Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer Sergey Pavlovich Korolyov (1907-1966, second from left) with other Soviet scientists studying reactive movement

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Sergey Korolyov (1907-1966). Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer Sergey Pavlovich Korolyov speaking before the launch of a Voskhod spacecraft

SPHERES miniature satellites. Researchers holding miniature satellites known as the Synchronised Position Hold Engage Re-orient Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)

Electromagnetic formation flight testbed (EMFF). Researcher examines the EMFF testbed. This machine is designed to test alternative forms of propulsion for future formation-flying space satellites

Ariane 44L rocket launch, artwork
Ariane 44L rocket launch, computer artwork. North America is seen on the Earth at lower left. The Ariane 4 was a rocket launching system designed by CNES (the French space agency)

Ariane 44L rocket, artwork
Ariane 44L rocket, computer artwork. The Ariane 4 was a rocket launching system designed by CNES (the French space agency) for the European Space Agency (ESA)

Space Shuttle mission. Computer artwork of a Space Shuttle passing the Moon (lower right) as it carries out a hypothetical future mission

Advanced spacesuit. Artwork of the BioSuit, a prototype advanced spacesuit designed by Dava Newman, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

Artificial gravity platform. Time exposure image of a test subject on a spinning artificial gravity platform. The platform generates a 1-G force at the feet of a 1.7-metre-tall person

Vladimir Lapygin, Soviet rocket engineer
Vladimir Lavrentyevich Lapygin (born 1925), Soviet rocket engineer, talking at a meeting. Lapygin was one of the principal designers of the automatic control units for Soviet missiles and spacecraft

Boris Gubanov, Soviet rocket engineer
Boris Ivanovich Gubanov (1930-1999), Soviet rocket engineer. Gubanov worked at the Yangel design bureau, and was First Deputy Chief Designer and General Designer from 1972 to 1982

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Astronautics, the captivating realm of space exploration, has witnessed remarkable milestones throughout history. From the groundbreaking launch of Sputnik II carrying Laika, the courageous canine astronaut, to the awe-inspiring image of an astronaut standing on the moon with Earth as a backdrop - these moments have forever etched themselves in our collective memory. The journey began with Sputnik I, a testament to human ingenuity and scientific prowess. As it pierced through Earth's atmosphere, it heralded a new era of possibilities and ignited fierce competition between Russia and the United States. The race for supremacy in space intensified when Sputnik II embarked on its mission with Laika onboard, capturing hearts worldwide. Amidst this rivalry emerged extraordinary feats like Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to orbit our planet aboard Vostok This triumph was celebrated not only by Russia but also marked a significant milestone for all humankind. Spacewalks became another defining moment in astronautics as Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov ventured outside his spacecraft adorned in an artistic spacesuit. His daring act paved the way for future extravehicular activities that expanded our understanding of outer space. Meanwhile, across continents and oceans lay Apollo 1 tragedy - a somber reminder of the risks involved in pushing boundaries. Yet from this dark chapter arose resilience and determination as NASA continued their pursuit towards landing humans on lunar soil. As time progressed, Pravda unveiled secrets hidden within Sputnik I's walls – revealing astonishing discoveries that further fueled mankind's curiosity about what lies beyond our blue planet. Fast forward to present times; we witness breathtaking images captured by rovers exploring Mars' rugged terrain or glimpses into distant galaxies taken by powerful telescopes stationed above Earth's atmosphere. These advancements remind us that there is still so much left unexplored within our vast universe. Astronautics continues to evolve; private companies now join the ranks of space exploration, offering opportunities for space tourism.