Booster Collection

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, 1961
Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft. Close-up of the exhaust flames of the rocket launching Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) into orbit from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on 12 April 1961

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

Cavendish Crescent, Bath, WW1 morale booster message Date: circa 1916

Rooster Booster & Hardy Eustace Champion Hurdle 2004 Cheltenham Festival 2004 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 16 March 2004 RIDDEN BY Date: 16 March 2004

Richard Johnson Wins Champion Hurdle Onboard Rooster Booster Cheltenham Festival 2003 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 11 March 2003 Date: 11 March 2003

Rooster Booster Ridden By R.Johnston Cheltenham Festival 2003 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 11 March 2003 Date: 11 March 2003

Wales, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472966 Wales, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The supply of cigarettes)

India, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472957 India, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The supply of cigarettes)

Scotland, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472963 Scotland, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The supply of cigarettes)

France, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472948 France, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The supply of cigarettes)

England, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472941 England, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The supply of cigarettes)

Entente Cordiale ( Cordial Understanding ) cigarette cards
473606 Entente Cordiale ( Cordial Understanding ) cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

European Dancers, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 473602)
473603 European Dancers, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 473602) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

European Dancers, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 473603)
473602 European Dancers, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 473603) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancers of the British Isles, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 472941
473029 Dancers of the British Isles, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 472941, 472966, 472956, 472963) by English School

Booster, 1936 (charcoal, pencil and chalk on brown paper)
985269 Booster, 1936 (charcoal, pencil and chalk on brown paper) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 61x47.5 and 51.7x41.2 (sight) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Booster. Grant Wood (1892-1942)

United States of America, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472965 United States of America, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancers of the World, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho)
473604 Dancers of the World, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

OK Sauce - British Condiment - WW2 era
WW2 era - morale booster - Don t worry about me - everythings O.K. - OK Sauce, a fruity brown sauce not dissimilar from HP, was a popular British condiment for the first half of the 20th century

Explorer-1, Americas first satellite, at Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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

Charlotte Fire Department vehicle, North Carolina, USA, August 1935. It was the first enclosed Sedan-type fire appliance in America -- a six-cylinder engine of 160 horsepower with a pumping capacity

Booster rockets separating from space shuttle after liftoff, side view

Rocket blasting into space, low angle view

A NASA Project Mercury spacecraft is test launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida
February 21, 1961 - In this Project Mercury test, a spacecraft booster by a modified Atlas was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida

Little Joe on launcher at Wallops Island
August 21, 1959 - Little Joe on launcher at Wallops Island. Little Joe was a test of the escape and recovery systems on the Mercury spacecraft

An Atlas vehicle is shown as it is raised into its launch gantry. This Atlas attempted to launch a Mercury spacecraft (without any astronauts aboard) into orbital flight

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

Cobicistat HIV drug F007 / 0134
Cobicistat HIV drug, molecular model. Cobicistat is a booster drug that slows down the breakdown of other HIV medicines and therefore is used in the combination drug treatment of HIV

Cobicistat HIV drug F007 / 0133
Cobicistat HIV drug, molecular model. Cobicistat is a booster drug that slows down the breakdown of other HIV medicines and therefore is used in the combination drug treatment of HIV

Cobicistat HIV drug F007 / 0132
Cobicistat HIV drug, molecular model. Cobicistat is a booster drug that slows down the breakdown of other HIV medicines and therefore is used in the combination drug treatment of HIV

Soyuz 15 rocket on launchpad
Soyuz 15. A rocket carrying the Soyuz-15 capsule on its launchpad. Soyuz-15 was launched on 26 August 1974 to take Gennadi Sarafinov and Lev Dyomin to the orbiting Salyut 3 space station

Launch of the Zarya module for ISS
Space Station. Launch of the Zarya module, the first element of the International Space Station, on a Proton rocket on 20 November 1998

Intercosmos 4 during assembly
Intercosmos 4. View of the Intercosmos 4 satellite during integration with its booster. Intercosmos 4 was a joint mission by the Soviet Union, East germany and Czechoslovakia

ATV resupply spacecraft, exhibit model C016 / 6379
ATV resupply spacecraft, exhibit model. The Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the International Space Station (ISS)

Soyuz rocket in park in Baikonur
Soyuz rocket on display in a park in Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Soyuz rocket on launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Soyuz capsule escape rocket
Soyuz rocket showing capsule escape rocket on display in Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Soyuz rocket boosters Baikonur Cosmodrome
Soyuz rocket boosters in assembly hall at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

First Space Shuttle launch C014 / 4704
First Space Shuttle launch. First launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia, showing the two solid rocket boosters after being jettisoned

Vertikal-1 rocket on Launchpad, 1970
Vertikal-1 on launch pad. The Soviet Vertikal-1 rocket seen prior to launch from Kapustin Yar on 28 November 1970. Vertikal-1 was an early mission of the Interkosmos program

Soyuz TMA-21 Gagarin on launchpad
Soyuz TMA-1 on launchpad. The Soyuz FG launcher carrying the TMA-21 spacecraft seen on its launchpad. The craft was named Gagarin in honour of the first man to fly in space

Rocket engine at Titan missile museum C013 / 5297
Rocket engine at Titan missile museum near Tucson, Arizona. The silo-launched Titan II missile was part of Americas nuclear deterrent

Charlotte Fire Department vehicle, North Carolina, USA, August 1935. It was the first enclosed Sedan-type fire appliance in America -- a six-cylinder engine of 160 horsepower with a pumping capacity

Domestic Cattle, Limousin cow, close-up of head, licking Cattle Booster supplement feed block in pasture, England, august

Space surfer. Computer artwork of a surfer on a board in space, with the Earths limb down right. This could be a future extreme sport

Globalstar satellite launch. Soyuz-Frigate rocket being prepared at night for the launch of four Globalstar communications satellites into Earth orbit

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"Boosting Boundaries: From Vostok 1 to Rooster Booster" In 1961, the world witnessed a monumental event as the Vostok 1 spacecraft soared into space, marking a significant milestone in human exploration. This Soviet spacecraft, propelled by the mighty Vostok rocket in Moscow, Russia, opened up new frontiers for mankind's curiosity and ambition. But boosters aren't limited to space endeavors alone; they have played diverse roles throughout history. In Cavendish Crescent during World War I, a morale booster message uplifted spirits amidst turmoil and uncertainty. Similarly, during World War II era in Britain, OK Sauce became an iconic condiment that added flavor to meals while boosting patriotism. Moving beyond culinary delights and wartime tales, we find ourselves immersed in the realm of sports. The names "Rooster Booster" and "Hardy Eustace" resonate with triumphs on racetracks. Richard Johnson's victory at the Champion hurdle stands as a testament to his skillful horsemanship. Yet boosters extend their influence even further back in time. Cigarette cards from 1915 showcased vibrant illustrations of Wales, India, and Scotland - cultural treasures that acted as collectible mementos while providing moments of joy for smokers. From outer space marvels to messages of hope during wars or sporting achievements that inspire millions - boosters have always had one thing in common: their ability to elevate our spirits and push us towards greater heights. They remind us that there is always something more waiting just beyond our grasp if we dare to reach for it. So let these stories serve as reminders that sometimes all we need is a little booster - whether it be technological advancements like Vostok 1 or simple pleasures like savory sauces or captivating artwork -to propel us forward on our journey through life's vast expanse.