Cosmonaut Collection (page 3)

Pavel Belyayev, Soviet cosmonaut
Pavel Ivanovich Belyayev (1925-70), Russian-Soviet cosmonaut. A talented pilot and renowned leader, Belyayev was an easy selection for cosmonaut training

Crew of the Voskhod 1 spacecraft, 1964
Crew of the Voskhod 1 spacecraft. Soviet cosmonauts Konstantin Feoktistov (left, 1926-2009), Boris Yegorov (centre, 1937-1994) and Vladimir Komarov (right, 1927-1967)

Valentina Tereshkova, Soviet cosmonaut
Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova (born 1937), Soviet cosmonaut and first woman in space. Tereshkova flew solo in the Vostok 6 spacecraft on 16 June 1963

Model of Mir space station interior
Museum model of the Mir space station interior. Mir was launched by the USSR in February 1986 and spent 15 years in orbit around the Earth, being used to carry out numerous scientific experiments

Voskhod 2 crew training, 1965
Voskhod 2 crew training in March 1965, before their launch into Earth orbit later that month. Soviet cosmonauts Pavel Belyayev (1925-1970, centre) and Alexei Leonov (born 1934)

Soviet space walk stamp, 1967
Soviet space walk stamp. 1967 postage stamp, published in the USSR to commemorate the worlds first space walk. The stamp artwork shows Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov (born 1934)

First Soviet cosmonaut squad, 1961
First Soviet cosmonaut squad, in Sochi, Russia, in May 1961. This photograph was taken soon after the worlds first successful orbital flight, by Yuri Gagarin

Yuri Gagarin as a teenager, 1950
Yuri Gagarin as a teenager in Russia in 1950. Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) later became famous as the first man in space. Gagarin was born in the village of Klushino near Gzhatsk, Russia

Painting by Aleksei Leonov
Vostok Spacecraft in Orbit, painting by cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov. Leonov (b.1934) was the first man to perform a spacewalk, which he did on March 18 1965 during the Voskhod 2 mission

Moon landing
Neil Armstrong from Apollo-11 took this picture of his companion Edwin Aldrin

Illustrated London News front cover - Yuri Gagarin in London
Major Yuri Gagarin, the Russian cosmonaut, pictured with Isaac Newtons telescope at the Royal Society during a visit to London in July 1961. Date: 1961

Cosmonaut Major Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, 1934-1968
Russian cosmonaut Major Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968 ). Date: 1961

Yuri Gagarin Statue
Statue of Yuri Gagarin, the first space cosmonaut, given by the Russian Space Agency to Great Britain

Portrait of Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin, the first man in space. Citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Hero of the Soviet Union, Flyer-Spaceman of the USSR

VALENTINA TERESHKOVA (1937-). Soviet cosmonaut and first woman to visit outer space. Bicycling in a wooded area. Photograph, 1963

Two men in astronaut suits upside down being watched by two men in orange suits, inside vacuum chamber

Cartoon, smiling blonde astronaut wearing spherical glass helmet and flaming rocket pack on his back, gliding in the air with straight legs and arms stretched out sideways

Artists concept of a future lunar exploration mission
Lunar prospectors prepare a remote-controlled rover for exploring and drilling into the regolith in search of exploitable resources

Astronaut floating in outer space above planet Earth

Astronaut exploring an asteroid in outer space

An astronaut drifting in space is rescued by a space shuttle orbiting Earth

An astronaut standing on a barren world with planet rising in background
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. A large, water covered world rises above the horizon

A cosmonaut against a background of stars
A cosmonaut floats in deep space against a background of stars and nebula

Astronaut looking up at an alien sun that illuminates the barren world he stands
A marooned astronaut looks up at an alien sun that illuminates the barren world he stands on. Rocks and iron rich soil surrounds him

Astronaut floating alone in the dark space surrounded with stars

A cosmonaut floats in space above Earth. Stars shine in the background

An astronaut on a barren planet with moon rising over the horizon
An artists depiction of the view from a rocky and barren alien world. A large cratered moon rises over the airless environment

A comet passes by an astronaut in deep space
A cosmonaut floats in deep space while tethered to his ship. A massive comet passes near him on its way towards the sun it orbits

Astronauts work on a space station while a space shuttle approaches
A team of astronauts performing work on a space station while the space shuttle slowly approaches to dock

An astronaut works with his rover while exploring a barren moon. A large water covered world rises above the horizon

An astronaut on a barren planet
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. The blackness of deep space is the background

A cosmonaut floats in space above a large alien planet

Illustration of an Iguanodon dressed in a cosmonaut spacesuit
Illustration of an Iguanodon dinosaur dressed in a cosmonaut spacesuit

Usa-Space-Cosmonaut-John Glenn
portrait taken on the 3rd December 1961 at Cape Canaveral, USA of American Cosmonaut John Glenn. AFP PHOTO / AFP

Cosmonaut Major Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, 1934-1968, is driven into Prague from the airport in April 1961

Yuri Gargarin, 1961. Gargarin (1934-1968), Russian cosmonaut and the first man to travel in space. Czech postage stamp commemorating Gargarins flight in Vostok, 12 April 1961

Yuri gagarin and his wife (left) with nikita khrushchev at areception held in his honor at the grand kremlin palace on april 14, 1961

Nikita khrushchev with soviet cosmonauts gagarin, popov, and tereshkova on the rostrum of lenins tomb in red square, moscow, ussr, june 22, 1963

Soviet cosmonaut gherman titov being helped in the putting on of his space suit in preparation for his flight in the vostok 2 mission, 1961, a still from the documentary film to the stars again

Soviet cosmonaut gherman titov in the space capsule, vostok 2 mission - he was observed the entire flight, 1961, a still from the documentary film to the stars again

Soviet cosmonaut alexei leonov doing the worlds first space walk (e, v, a) during the voskhod 2 mission in 1965

Vladimir shatalov in the cabin of the soyuz 4 orbiter, 1969

Soviet cosmonauts valentina tereshkova and andrian nikolayev, married in november 1963, with their baby daughter

Soviet cosmonaut vladimir komarov undergoing testing for his role as back-up man for pavel popovich, 1962

Soyuz 10, soviet cosmonaut aleksei yeliseyev, still from the film four men in space, 1969

July 9, 1974, yuri gagarin spacemens training centre, alexei leonov, commander of the first soyuz crew (right), thomas stafford, commander of the apollo flight crew

Soviet cosmonaut vladimir komarov preparing for his flight as part of the soyuz 1 mission, 1967

Alexei yeliseev and vitaly sevastianov in discussion prior to the soyuz 10 mission, 1971

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In the vast expanse of space exploration, the term "cosmonaut" holds a special place in history. It represents the brave individuals who ventured beyond Earth's atmosphere, pushing the boundaries of human achievement. One such pioneer was Alexei Leonov, who etched his name in the annals of space travel by becoming the first person to walk in space during 1965. The Soviet Union boasted an impressive roster of cosmonauts, including Valentina Tereshkova, who made history as the first woman to journey into space. Her groundbreaking mission aboard Vostok 6 in 1963 shattered gender barriers and inspired countless women around the world to reach for their dreams among the stars. However, it was Yuri Gagarin who forever remains synonymous with being a cosmonaut. As he embarked on his historic voyage onboard Vostok 1 in 1961, Gagarin became humanity's first-ever astronaut and instantly captured global attention. His smile radiated both excitement and courage as he soared through unknown realms. Soviet propaganda celebrated these remarkable achievements with posters commemorating Yuri Gagarin's triumphs. These vibrant artworks depicted him as a national hero—a symbol of Soviet pride and technological prowess that rivaled any other nation during that era. But behind every successful launch stood immense risk and sacrifice. The tragic loss of Vladimir Komarov before Soyuz 1's ill-fated launch in 1967 serves as a somber reminder that this quest for discovery came at great personal cost. Yet even amidst tragedy, these courageous men and women continued to push forward—undaunted by danger or setbacks—to unlock new frontiers for all humankind. Cosmonauts like Yuri Gagarin paved the way for future generations to explore outer space further than ever imagined possible. Their unwavering dedication continues inspiring aspiring astronauts worldwide today—reminding us all that there are no limits when we dare to dream and reach for the stars.