Landing Site Collection

RAF Sea King Helicopter about to land on Crinkle Crags in the Lake district to evacuate an injured walker being treated
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Spacecraft on the Moon, lunar map
Spacecraft on the Moon. Map showing coloured markers for 34 spacecraft that impacted or landed on the Moon from the 1960s onwards

Apollo 16 lunar rover, artwork
Apollo 16 lunar rover. Artwork of the US astronaut John Watts Young (born 1930) driving a lunar rover on a performance test run on the Moons surface

Apollo lunar rover, artwork. Two Apollo astronauts in a lunar rover, exploring on the Moon. Their lunar landing module is at upper left

Apollo Panoramic
View of Station 11 Vertical Panoramic North Ray taken during the third Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 3. Image was created using Apollo 16 images

Forefathers Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Forefathers Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, c1900. The rock traditionally believed be the 1620 disembarkation site of the Pilgrims coming from Plymouth in England to the New World

Ludolf Bakhuizen Small Harbor Tavern Landing site
Ludolf Bakhuizen, Small Harbor near a Tavern, Landing site at an inn, painting, oil on canvas, Height, 40 cm (15.7 inches), Width, 48 cm (18.8 inches)

Eugene Cernan, Apollo 17, 1972 C016 / 6371
Eugene Cernan, Apollo 17. Artwork of US and NASA astronaut Eugene Cernan (born 1934) saluting the US flag (Lunar Flag Assembly) left on the Moon during the Apollo 17 mission

Apollo 17 lunar module, astronaut photo C013 / 8948
Apollo 17 lunar module. View of the lunar module from the Apollo 17 mission on the surface of the Moon. Apollo 17 was the last manned lunar landing mission

A close-up view of the lunar roving vehicle during Apollo 17 EVA
December 12, 1972 - A close-up view of the lunar roving vehicle (LRV) at the Taurus-Littrow landing site during Apollo 17 lunar surface extravehicular activity

Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle on the moon
August 1971 - The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) is photographed alone against the desolate lunar background during the Apollo 15 lunar surface extravehicular activity (EVA)

View of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the moon
February 5, 1971 - View of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) on the moon, as photographed during the first Apollo 14 extravehicular activity (EVA) on the lunar surface

The Apollo 12 lunar module Intrepid is set in a lunar landing configuration
November 19, 1969 - The Apollo 12 lunar module Intrepid is set in a lunar landing configuration

The Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the moon
February 5, 1971 - The Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) on the moon, as photographed during the first Apollo 14 extravehicular activity (EVA) on the lunar surface

A pair of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters approach their landing in Baghdad, Iraq
A pair of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters approach their landing during sunset at Victory Pad, Baghdad, Iraq

Apollo 11 landing site

Apollo 16 exploration of the Moon, 1972 C018 / 3553
Apollo 16 exploration of the Moon. Panoramic image of the landing site of Apollo 16, the fifth and penultimate mission of the US Apollo space program

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 8972
Gale Crater. View of the Martian surface as seen from space, showing the Gale Crater (upper centre). This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 8971
Gale Crater. View of the Martian surface as seen from space, showing the Gale Crater (centre). This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 7312
Gale Crater, Mars. This is the landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. Gale Crater is 154km in diameter

Mars Science Laboratory landing site C013 / 7309
Target landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. The target is within Gale Crater, near the foor of Mount Sharp

Wold meteorite landing site
Pen and ink sketch showing an obelisk marking the landing site of the Wold Meteorite, Yorkshire, 1812. Image from the Sowerby Collection by Gerrit van Spaendonck

Apollo 17 landing site on Moon
Apollo 17 landing site. Artwork of the Taurus- Littrow region of the Moon, site of the Apollo 17 mission landing. The stars are shown as they appeared at the time of landing

Apollo 13 planned landing site on Moon
Apollo 13 planned landing site in the Fra Mauro area on the Moon. The Fra Mauro area is a flat, vast highland centred at 17 degrees and 36 minutes west longitude and 3 degrees

Cerberus Fossae, Mars, satellite image

Marss Gale Crater from space
NASAs next Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planets Gale Crater, caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

The Moon from space, artwork
The Moon from space. Annotated artwork of the surface of the moon based on data obtained by unmanned US space probes. The Ptolemaeus crater can be seen at far left

Ensisheim, France, 17th Century artwork
In 1492 a Meteorite impaczed close to the citywall of Ensisheim, now France. The meteorite hit the green between the two tree rows on the right side close to the two men walking to the city gate

Apollo 17 ascent stage, artwork
Apollo 17 ascent stage. Artwork of the ascent stage of the Apollo 17 lunar module Challenger lifting off from the Moon at 22:54 UTC on 14 December 1972

Soviet monument to Gagarins landing site
Soviet monument marking the landing site of the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin. Gagarins flight of 12th April 1961 lasted 108 minutes

Gagarins landing, commemorative plate
Gagarins landing. Commemorative plate marking the landing site of the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin. Gagarins flight of 12th April 1961 lasted 108 minutes

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"Exploring New Frontiers: From the Moon to Earth's Peaks" A historic moment captured: a spacecraft gracefully lands on the Moon, marking a giant leap for mankind. RAF Sea King Helicopter prepares to touch down on Crinkle Crags in the Lake District, rescuing an injured walker with the help of mountain rescue teams. The Apollo 16 lunar rover traverses the lunar landscape, leaving tire tracks as it explores uncharted territory. An artist's rendition brings to life the iconic Apollo lunar rover, showcasing its pioneering role in space exploration. Behold an awe-inspiring panoramic view from Apollo's vantage point, capturing breathtaking beauty and endless possibilities. Witness our fragile home suspended in space – a crescent Earth reminding us of our interconnectedness and responsibility as stewards of this planet. Step back in time to c1900 at Forefathers Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts – an enduring symbol of courage and resilience that witnessed history unfold. Eugene Cernan immortalized during his mission aboard Apollo 17 – forever etched into humanity's quest for knowledge beyond our earthly bounds. The Apollo 17 lunar module hovers above the moon's surface, offering a glimpse into astronauts' extraordinary journey through space and time. Ludolf Bakhuizen captures serenity at Small Harbor Tavern Landing site - where ships find solace amidst turbulent seas and weary travelers seek refuge. A close-up reveals intricate details of the lunar roving vehicle used during Apollo 17 EVA - a testament to human ingenuity conquering extraterrestrial landscapes. The moon becomes a playground for exploration as seen by the Lunar Roving Vehicle from Apollo 15 - paving way for future discoveries beyond imagination. In these diverse landing sites across worlds both celestial and terrestrial, we witness humanity's insatiable curiosity propelling us towards new horizons while reminding us of the fragility and interconnectedness of our existence.