Module Collection

Apollo Lunar Module interior. Designed for a crew of two, the controls were used by the pilot to descend from lunar orbit to the Moons surface

Delta mission to the ISS, artwork
Delta mission to the International Space Station (ISS) over the Netherlands, artwork. This mission (April 2004) included Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers and a variety of European science experiments

Solar panel with sun

The Apollo Spacecraft command module is recovered aboard USS Bennington
November 9, 1967 - The Apollo Spacecraft 017 Command Module, with flotation collar still attached, is hoisted aboard USS Bennington

Astronaut Jim Irwin saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine
APOLLO 15: JIM IRWIN, 1971. Astronaut Jim Irwin saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine landing site, during the Apollo 15 mission

International Space Station, 2010
International Space Station (ISS), February 2010, taken from the Space Shuttle Endeavour prior to docking at the beginning of its mission to the ISS

APOLLO 12: ASTRONAUT. Astronaut Alan Bean carrying components of the ALSEP (Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package) during the Apollo 12 mission, 19 November 1969, with lunar module in background

Apollo 7 Prime Crew
The prime crew of the first manned Apollo space mission (from l to r) Module Pilot Don F Eisele, Commander Walter M Schirra Jr. and Lunar Module pilot Walter Cunningham

First Day Cover Commemorating the Moon Landing on July 20, 1969. Armstrong walked on the surface on July 21. Date: 1969

Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11 Buzz Aldrin photo
Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11, high gloss photo of Buzz Aldrin standing before the American Flag on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission, hand signed by Buzz himself

The Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle prepares to land, 1969 (photo)
5322846 The Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle prepares to land, 1969 (photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing); Photo © NASA

Buzz Aldrin Deploys Apollo 11 Experiments, 1969 (colour photograph)
5322862 Buzz Aldrin Deploys Apollo 11 Experiments, 1969 (colour photograph); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin carries)

Apollo 11 crew of Aldrin, Armstrong and Collins announced, 1969 (b / w photo)
5322860 Apollo 11 crew of Aldrin, Armstrong and Collins announced, 1969 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin;)

Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base, 1969 (colour photograph)
5322866 Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base, 1969 (colour photograph); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin carries the Passive)

Aldrin Descends Lunar Module Ladder, 1969 (colour photograph)
5322864 Aldrin Descends Lunar Module Ladder, 1969 (colour photograph); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Astronaut Buzz Aldrin lunar module pilot leaves)

Gunters chain, c. 1880 (iron & brass)
701085 Gunters chain, c.1880 (iron & brass) by Chesterman, James (fl.c.1880); length: 201.2 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: A Gunters chain measures the distance of 1 chain or 22 yards)

United States Air Force - General Dynamics F-111A 65-5701
United States Air Force - General Dynamics F-111A-CF 65-5701 (msn A1-19-28, the 1st production aircraft), at RAF Wethersfield in Suffolk in transit to-from the 1967 Paris Air Show

Eagle lunar module, Apollo moon landing, 1969
Illustration showing a cross section of the Apollo 11 lunar module, named Eagle, used by American astronauts Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin for the first ever manned moon landing on 20 July 1969

Chaff and flare dispensers on a U. S. Army UH-60L Blackhawk
Chaff and flare dispensers on a U.S. Army UH-60L Blackhawk

Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI lapel pin
Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI (11) mission space flown lapel pin. An incredible piece of Apollo 11 flown history, Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first two humans on the moon

American orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey

The Apollo 8 capsule being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier
December 27, 1968 - The Apollo 8 capsule is seen being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier, USS Yorktown after its successful splashdown

Phobos mission rocket releases spent propellant stage
Once the Phobos mission rocket acquires enough velocity to place it into a Mars-intercepting orbit it releases the empty propellant stage

Navy SEALs submerge and lock back into the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) assisted by the DDS deck crewman while the host submarine is underway in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

Apollo Moon landing, artwork
Apollo Moon landing. Computer artwork of the original Apollo mission lunar lander on the Moon

Diagram of Mir space station
Diagram of the Mir space station in an early configuration. Seen here is the Mir core module with a Soyuz spacecraft docked to it (left)

Apollo 11 Moon landing, computer artwork
Apollo 11 Moon landing. Computer artwork of NASAs Apollo 11 lunar module LM-5 Eagle landing on the Moons surface. Apollo 11 was the first manned lunar landing mission

Apollo spacecraft thrusters
A reaction control system (RCS) thruster quad on the Apollo service module in the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC

Spacelab. Full reusable orbital research laboratory
Spacelab was a reusable laboratory used on certain spaceflights flown by the Space Shuttle. The laboratory comprised multiple components, including a pressurized module

Apollo 11 lunar landings, July 1969
Page from The Illustrated London News showing four photographs of American astronaut Edwin Buzz Aldrin walking about and conducting scientific experiements on the moon, taken by Neil Armstrong

MODULE HOUSING, c1968. Aerial view of the Oriental Masonic Gardens housing community on Wilmot Road, New Haven, Connecticut. Photograph by Paul Rudolph, c1968

The docked Progress 22 spacecraft
August 28, 2006 - The docked Progress 22 spacecraft is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13 crewmember from a window on the International Space Station

The robotic arm of the Japanese Experiment Module assists in installing components
July 23, 2009 - The robotic arm of the Japanese Experiment Module or Kibo assists in the installation of MAXI payload on the Japanese Exposed Facility

The Harmony node in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Discovery
October 25, 2007 - A close-up view of the Harmony node in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Discovery

A Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft in low Earth orbit
A three-person manned Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft passes over the Black Sea at an orbital altitude of 200 miles

Artists rendering of an emergency use system of the launch abort system
June 2006 - NASAs Constellation Program is getting to work on the new spacecraft that will return humans to the moon and blaze a trail to Mars and beyond

Chinese orbital weapons platform in Earth orbit
Chinese orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, in Earth orbit

Progress 23 supply vehicle backdropped by a blue and white Earth
December 13, 2006 - Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Progress 23 supply vehicle docked to the Zvezda Service Modules aft port of International Space Station

The Japanese Kibo complex
February 11, 2010 - The Japanese Kibo complex backdropped by the blackness of space and part of Earth

A manned Asteroid Lander approaches the desolate surface of an asteroid in preparation for landing. Thrusts from reaction control units illuminates the dark side of the lander with a ghostly blue

Artists concept of an Orion-drive battleship; Soviet style

A command module approaches an awaiting rocket in Earth orbit
An Orion class command module with a crew of three approaches an awaiting rocket in already in Earth orbit destined for Mars moon Phobos

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft in the grasp of the Canadarm2
May 25, 2012 - With clouds and land forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station. Expedition

Vent flowing cryogenic fuel on a Centaur rocket engine model
Vent flowing cryogenic fuel and T/C Rake mounted on a 1/10 scale model Centaur in the l0 x l0 Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel. The fuel being used is liquid hydrogen

A Phobos mission rocket ignites its chemical thrusters to propel it away from the Earth into a large solar orbit that will intercept Mars in approximately 7 months

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

The Remote Manipulator System robotic arm hands-off an external stowage platform
August 14, 2007 - The Space Shuttle Endeavours Remote Manipulator System (RMS) robotic arm (left) moves away following the hand-off of an external stowage platform (ESP-3)

A model of the Mercury capsule undergoes floatation tests
June 8, 1959 - A model of the Mercury capsule undergoes floatation tests at NASAs Langley Research Center

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The module, a crucial component of space exploration, has played a vital role in various missions throughout history. From the Apollo Lunar Module interior to the Delta mission to the ISS, these spacecraft have enabled humans to venture beyond Earth's boundaries. One iconic image captures an astronaut saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine landing site during the Apollo 15 mission in 1971. The photograph not only showcases human achievement but also highlights how modules serve as our gateway to other celestial bodies. In 2010, another remarkable moment occurred when astronauts aboard the International Space Station witnessed a breathtaking sight: a solar panel basking in sunlight. This image reminds us of how modules rely on innovative technology like solar power for their operations. Looking back at historical events, we see moments such as when Astronaut Alan Bean carried components of ALSEP during Apollo 12 while standing against the sun's glare with his lunar module in view. These instances demonstrate both scientific progress and human determination. Space memorabilia from significant missions further immortalize these achievements. Items like an Apollo 11 Buzz Aldrin photo or an Apollo XI lapel pin remind us of humanity's triumphs and inspire future generations to reach for new frontiers. Whether it be recovering an Apollo Spacecraft command module aboard USS Bennington or witnessing Neil Armstrong take his first steps on the moon from within Eagle lunar module during Apollo moon landing in 1969 - each instance showcases just how essential they are for exploring outer space. As we commemorate milestones like First Day Cover Commemorating Moon Landing on July 20th, 1969, let us remember that without these intricate structures called modules, our dreams of venturing into space would remain unfulfilled, and are not merely vessels; they represent our collective ambition and unwavering spirit to explore what lies beyond our home planet.