Manned Collection (page 6)

Mission to Mars, artwork
Mission to Mars. Computer artwork of a manned Orion crew exploration vehicle (lower left) approaching its mission rocket in orbit around Earth

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

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

SpaceShipOne re-entry, artwork
SpaceShipOne re-entry. Computer artwork of the privately-funded SpaceShipOne craft in the pivoted wing configuration that allows it to re-enter the Earths atmosphere from orbit

Soyuz-TMA spacecraft cockpit. This Russian spacecraft, which carries a crew of three, is used to ferry astronuats to and from the International Space Station

Soviet Vostok spacecraft, display model. There were a total of six manned flights in the Soviet Vostok programme, flying from 1961 to 1963

English Girls playing Diabolo on a roof in Tabriz, Iran, 1
Illustration showing two English girls playing Diabolo on a roof in Tabriz, Iran, 1908. In the background an artillery gun, manned by Persian Revolutionaries

The Imperial German Navy
German officers and men aboard the Moltke. Manned chiefly by conscription, the German navy was criticised for disrespecting International Law and sinking Allied merchant-ships without warning

Royal Humane Society
A sketch of the receiving house of the Royal Humane Society. The society was founded in 1774 by Dr William Hawes and Dr Thomas Cogan, to save people from drowning by using resuscitation

Prussians at Versailles
The road from Paris to Versailles is controlled by an outpost manned by the Prussians at the porte Saint- Denis

Defending a Coast
As a hostile fleet approaches the coast, the defences are manned - chiefly crossbows behind protective screens

Red Army Propaganda 1918
A propaganda vehicle with newspapers and a phonograph, manned by the Red Army, doing the rounds in the Ural Mountains

Goeben Photo
Admiral Souchons Goeben is one of the most powerful warships of its day, manned by over 1000 men and capable of firing at targets up to 233 km away : top speed 28 knots

Gay Lussac Balloonflight
French scientist GAY-LUSSAC makes one of his ascents at Paris - the first instance of a manned aerial device being used for scientific purposes

Cawfields Milecastle
The milecastle at Cawfields on Hadrians wall. The milecastles (set along the wall every Roman mile) were manned by up to eight men, and were the principal lookouts

Mongolfier Manned Flight
First manned flight by Pilatre de Rozier and D Arlandes in Mongolfiere, Paris

First Manned Flight
Pilatre de Rozier and le marquis d Arlandes make the first manned flight, in a hot- air Montgolfiere, over Paris

Montgolfier / Manned
Balloon of de Rozier and d Arlandes makes its first manned ascent

ENTREPRENANT - 3
Balloon, used by the French for reconnaisance during the Revolutionary War, notably at the battle of Fleurus - the first use of a manned airborne device in warfare

ENTREPRENANT - 1
The French " Entreprenant" balloon is used for reconnaissance purposes at the battle of Fleurus - the first use of manned airborne devices in warfare

First Montgolfier / Cig Cd
PILATRE DE ROZIER and the MARQUIS D ARLANDES make the first successful manned flight in a Montgolfier balloon (hot air) at Paris

Birdman fails to fly at Frankfurt, but survives accident

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"Manned: A Journey Beyond Boundaries" Embarking on an extraordinary odyssey, the Apollo 17 astronaut gazes upon the vastness of space from the Moon's surface. Astronaut footprints etched into lunar soil serve as a testament to humanity's audacious spirit and our relentless pursuit of knowledge. Centuries earlier, in a moment that forever changed history, the Montgolfier balloon gracefully soared over Paris. It was mankind's first taste of flight, igniting our fascination with conquering new frontiers. The Montgolfier brothers became pioneers as their invention took its maiden voyage - a triumph for all who dared to dream. While we marveled at earthly wonders like this historic flight, another marvel awaited us beyond our planet's reach - the far side of the Moon. As spacecraft landed on its desolate surface and lunar maps were meticulously crafted, we unraveled mysteries hidden within its craters and valleys. In more recent times, Delta missions propelled us towards even greater heights. Artwork depicting these ventures captures our collective imagination as we strive to unlock the secrets held by celestial bodies like never before. Just as Montgolfier once defied gravity with their gas balloon in 1787, today's explorers push boundaries through daring expeditions to places like the International Space Station. Yet amidst these grand endeavors lies one pivotal moment -the spacewalk- where astronauts venture outside their protective capsules into uncharted territory. This act symbolizes both courage and innovation; it represents humanity’s unwavering determination to explore realms previously deemed impossible. Even during times of conflict such as World War II, human ingenuity persevered. Blueprints detailing German ramjet engines remind us that even amidst turmoil and destruction there is room for progress and discovery.