Booster Collection (page 2)

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

Apollo mission space debris
Space debris. Artwork of space debris returning to Earth after being discarded during an Apollo mission. This is a rocket stage

Kliper spacecraft rockets. Announced in 2004 as part of the Russian space program, the Kliper (also called Clipper) spacecraft has been designed to replace the Soyuz spacecraft

Ariane 1-4 rockets, artwork

Russian rocket engines on display at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Ariane 5 rocket launch, artwork

Ariane 5 rocket, artwork

Ariane 5 rocket with ARD, artwork
Ariane 5 flight 504. Artwork showing a cut-away view of the European Ariane 5 launcher for flight 504, which deployed the XMM-Newton X-ray telescope on 10th December 1999

Ariane 4 rocket versions, artwork

Angara space-launch vehicle
Khrunichev State Space Research and Production Center. Angara launch vehicle with Baikal non-expendable first-stage booster

Mars Express rocket, artwork
Mars Express rocket, cutaway artwork. The first Mars mission carried out by the European Space Agencys (ESA), Mars Express was launched on 2 June 2003 and arrived at Mars in December 2003

Satellite launch sequence diagram. This sequence shows a telecommunications satellite being launched from the equator into geostationary orbit (yellow circle)

Ariane 5 rocket launch, stereo image
Ariane 5 rocket launch, stereo artwork. The two solid-fuel booster rockets have just separated from the main stage. The Ariane 5 launch system is used by the European Space Agency

Mars Express launch, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched on 2 June 2003 on a Soyuz-FG rocket

Ariane 5 launch of Envisat, artwork. This Ariane 5 rockets two solid-fuel booster rockets have just separated from the main stage. The rockets fairing (upper right) contains the Envisat satellite

Launch of Soyuz TMA-15 mission
Soyuz rocket launch. A Soyuz-FG rocket carrying the Soyuz TMA-15 spacecraft into orbit. Mission TMA-15 carried commander cosmonaut Roman Romanenko (Russia) and flight engineers Robert Thirsk (Canada)

Proton M rocket on its launch pad
Proton M rocket. A Proton M rocket seen being installed on its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmosdrome, Kazakhstan. This rocket has a Briz-M upper stage used to transfer payloads to geostationary

Energia M launcher on pad
Energia M launcher photographed on a launch pad. Energia M was a scaled-down version of the Energia rocket and was designed to replace the Proton launcher

Launch of Progress 66 cargo mission
Progress launch. Lift off of a Soyuz-U launch vehicle carrying the Progress 66 cargo module from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Proton rocket launch
Rocket launch. A Proton-K rocket blasting off from its launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. The rocket was carrying the Raduga 1 military communications satellite

Ariane 1 first stage
First stage of the Ariane 1 rocket, the first of a series operated by the Arianespace launch consortium as Europes first satellite launch vehicle

GLONASS satellite launch
Satellite launch. A Proton-M rocket launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on 25 December 2008. The rocket is carrying three GLONASS (GLObal NAvigation Satellite System) satellites

Soyuz TMA-12 launch, April 2008
Старт РКН "Союз-Ф" с международным экипажем 17-й экспедиции на МКС. Площадка старта - 2, космодрома "'айконур"

Voskhod 2 spacecraft launch. Launch of the Soviet Voskhod 2 spacecraft carrying Pavel Belyaev and Alexei Leonov. Voskhod 2 was equipped with an inflatable airlock

Future space shuttle, artwork
Future space shuttle. Artwork of a potential future NASA space shuttle in orbit around the Earth, with an inset artwork showing the rocket system used to boost this spacecraft to orbit

Soyuz Soviet rocket carrying a Progress transporter. Soyuz was an expendable carrier rocket that was used by the Soviet Union to launch spacecraft as part of the Soyuz programme

Soyuz 13 rocket launch. Launch of the Soviet Soyuz 13 spacecraft carrying Pyotr Klimuk and Valentin Lebedev. Soyuz 13 was the Soviet Unions first dedicated science mission

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, artwork
Launch of the Vostok-1 spacecraft carrying Yuri Gagarin on the first manned flight in space, April 12, 1961. Vostok-1 made one orbit of Earth

Vostok 1 capsule separation, artwork
Vostok Capsule Separation Gagarin before landing. Like all manned Soviet spacecrafts the capsule has to separate from a service module

Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit, artwork
Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit. Computer artwork of the Vostok 1 capsule that carried Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) on the first manned flight in space, in orbit around the Earth

Ariane 5 rocket. 8 meter high model of the Ariane 5 rocket, an expendable (single use) launch system. It was designed to place space probes

Queen Victoria photographed with the Battenbergs at Windsor
Mealtime at Windsor in 1895: Queen Victoria sits at the dining table with Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg and three of their four children - Leopold (left, on the booster cushion)

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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.