Boosters 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

Boosters, Colour Image, Engine System, Exploration, Illustration, Inventions, Nasa
Boosters, Colour Image, Engine System, Exploration, Illustration, Inv, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 75491657

An infographic dated 26 May 1961 of NASA?s proposed Nov?
An infographic dated 26 May 1961 of NASA?s proposed Nova space launch vehicle which clustered the boosters of the Saturn C-3

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

Rocket blasting into space, low angle view

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

Rocket production. Historical photograph of the warehouse in which the rocket Jupiter C was constructed. This was part of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) in Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville

Rocket production facility, Russia
Rocket production facility. Workers standing next to rockets at the Progress State Research and Production Rocket Space Center (TsSKB-Progress) in Samara, Russia

Ariane 1-4 rockets, artwork

Ariane 5 rocket launch, artwork

Ariane 5 rockets, 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

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

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

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

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

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"Boosters: Propelling the Future of Space Exploration" In 1961, history was made with the launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, a remarkable achievement by the Soviet Union. The powerful Vostok rocket soared into the Moscow skies, carrying Yuri Gagarin as he became the first human to journey into space. Boosters played a crucial role in this groundbreaking mission, propelling the spacecraft towards new frontiers. With their vibrant colors and intricate engine systems, they have always fascinated us, and are not just mere illustrations; they represent our relentless pursuit of knowledge and our unyielding spirit of exploration. From NASA's proposed Nova infographic to America's first satellite Explorer-1, these inventions have paved the way for countless scientific breakthroughs. As technology advances, so does our understanding of space. A new service platform for NASA's Space Launch System booster engines is carefully secured on a flatbed truck – an emblematic image that symbolizes progress and innovation. Former NASA astronaut Nicole Stott stands proudly next to the iconic "meatball" logo, reminding us of humanity's achievements beyond Earth's boundaries. From Cape Canaveral to Artemis I missions, boosters continue to play an integral role in shaping our future in space exploration. United Launch Alliance Delta IV port booster being mated or lowering Artemis I aft booster segments onto mobile launchers showcase how these incredible machines propel us closer to unlocking mysteries that lie beyond our planet. The individuals involved in these endeavors deserve recognition too – from pilots like Jim Keys to assistants like Christina Korp – their dedication ensures that every mission is executed flawlessly and can more than just components; they embody mankind's insatiable curiosity and determination to reach for the stars. As we look ahead with anticipation and excitement towards what lies beyond Earth’s atmosphere, let us remember that it is through these boosters that we will continue pushing boundaries and expanding horizons.