Module Collection (page 4)

The module, a crucial component of space exploration, has played a vital role in various missions throughout history

Module Collection: Russias Progress 35P is docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment

Russias Progress 35P is docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment
November 21, 2009 - Russias Progress 35P is docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment

Module Collection: The Edoardo Amaldi Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 resupply spacecraft

The Edoardo Amaldi Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 resupply spacecraft
March 28, 2012 - The Edoardo Amaldi Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3

Module Collection: Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay

Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay
November 15, 2008 - Backdropped by a colorful Earth and the blackness of space, the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module visible in Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay, vertical stabilizer

Module Collection: Artist rendition of a new spaceship to the moon

Artist rendition of a new spaceship to the moon. Four astronauts could land on the moon in the new lander

A starship from Earth with ion drive propulsion explores the cosmos

Module Collection: Spaceship with afterburners engaged as it approaches planet Earth

Spaceship with afterburners engaged as it approaches planet Earth
Rear view of spaceship with afterburners engaged as it approaches planet Earth

Module Collection: Space shuttle Endeavour, a Soyuz spacecraft, and the International Space Station

Space shuttle Endeavour, a Soyuz spacecraft, and the International Space Station
February 19, 2010 - Space shuttle Endeavour is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 22 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle

Module Collection: Components of the International Space Station

Components of the International Space Station
June 3, 2008 - Backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space, various components of the International Space Station are featured in this image photographed by a STS-124 crewmember during

Module Collection: Two intrepid explorers discuss the next phase of their exploration of Mars

Two intrepid explorers discuss the next phase of their exploration of Mars
Two intrepid explorers talk togther on the next phase of their exploration of the Mars planet

Module Collection: The Space Shuttle Endeavours Remote Manipulator System robotic arm moves an external

The Space Shuttle Endeavours Remote Manipulator System robotic arm moves an external
August 14, 2007 - Backdropped by a colorful Earth, the Space Shuttle Endeavours Remote Manipulator System (RMS) robotic arm moves an external stowage platform (ESP-3)

Module Collection: A starship passes by a planet with a ring of asteroids

A starship passes by a planet with a ring of asteroids on its journey to a nearby nebula

Module Collection: Asteroid Lander departs from Deep Space Vehicle

Asteroid Lander departs from Deep Space Vehicle
A manned Asteroid Lander departs from a combination Deep Space Vehicle (DSV) and Extended Stay Module (ESM) as a first step toward exploring the large asteroid below

Module Collection: The Permanent Multipurpose Module in the grasp of Canadarm2

The Permanent Multipurpose Module in the grasp of Canadarm2
March 1, 2011 - In the grasp of the International Space Stations Canadarm2, the Italian-built Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM)

Orion module in orbit above Earth

Module Collection: An explorer departs a manned rover ina martian canyon

An explorer departs a manned rover ina martian canyon
A manned rover pauses in a martian canyon while an explorer in a protective pressurized suit departs. This rover provides a pressurized shirtsleeve environment enabling a crew of two to explore a

Module Collection: Artists concept of a space tug docked with a lunar lander

Artists concept of a space tug docked with a lunar lander. With the space tug firmly docked with the lunar lander, the two will function as a single spacecraft for the duration of a 3-day trip to

Module Collection: A command module begins a close approach to Phobos

A command module begins a close approach to Phobos
The command module, now free of the larger Phobos mission rocket, begins a close approach to Phobos. With an average diameter of less than 12 miles

Module Collection: The Canadarm2 mates the Express Logistics Carrier to the Outboard Payload Attachment

The Canadarm2 mates the Express Logistics Carrier to the Outboard Payload Attachment
November 21, 2009 - The Canadarm2 or the Space Station Remote Manipulator System mates the Express Logistics Carrier (ELC) 2 to the Zenith / Outboard Payload Attachment System (PAS)

Artists concept for an Orion-drive battleship; American style

A small spacecraft from Earth reaches a water planet after many light years

Module Collection: Orion-drive spacecraft in standard configuration for space flight

Orion-drive spacecraft in standard configuration for space flight
Orion-drive spacecraft with solid-fuel rocket boosters to escape the atmosphere

Module Collection: Illustration of astronauts setting up a base on the Martian surface around their

Illustration of astronauts setting up a base on the Martian surface around their lander vehicle. The first human visitors to Mars would face an environment nearly as hostile as the Earths Moon

Module Collection: Aerial view of Space Shuttle Discovery over Earth as it approaches the International

Aerial view of Space Shuttle Discovery over Earth as it approaches the International
April 7, 2010 - Aerial view of Space Shuttle Discovery over Earth as it approaches the International Space Station. The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is visible in Discoverys cargo bay

Module Collection: A portion of the International Space Stations Columbus laboratory and solar array panels

A portion of the International Space Stations Columbus laboratory and solar array panels
March 18, 2009 - Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths atmosphere, a portion of the International Space Stations Columbus laboratory and solar array panels are featured in this image

Module Collection: The Russian Orbital Segment of the International Space Station

The Russian Orbital Segment of the International Space Station
November 23, 2009 - The Russian segment of the International Space Station is featured in this image. The Poisk Mini Research Module 2 (MRM2)

Module Collection: The International Space Station, backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth s

The International Space Station, backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth s
March 25, 2009 - The International Space Station, backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon

Artists rendition of a rendezvous with the International Space Station

Starship inspired by the novels of Stephen Baxter

Module Collection: The docked space shuttle Discovery and Dextre

The docked space shuttle Discovery and Dextre
February 27, 2011 - The docked space shuttle Discovery (STS-133) and the Canadian-built Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM)

Module Collection: The Kibo Japanese Pressurized Module and Kibo Japanese logistics module of the International

The Kibo Japanese Pressurized Module and Kibo Japanese logistics module of the International
June 6, 2008 - The Kibo Japanese Pressurized Module and Kibo Japanese logistics module of the International Space Station are featured in this image photographed by a STS-124 crewmember while Space

Module Collection: The International Space Stations starboard truss

The International Space Stations starboard truss
March 18, 2009 - The International Space Stations starboard truss is featured in this image photographed by a STS-119 crewmember while Space Shuttle Discovery is docked with the station

Module Collection: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is suspended in the grasp of the Candarm2

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is suspended in the grasp of the Candarm2
May 31, 2012 - The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is suspended in the grasp of the Candarm2 robotic arm some 240 miles above Earth

Module Collection: The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft and the Progress 37 resupply vehicle

The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft and the Progress 37 resupply vehicle
July 9, 2010 - The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft (partially out of frame in the foreground), docked to the Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1), and Progress 37 resupply vehicle

Module Collection: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft with Earths horizon in the background

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft with Earths horizon in the background
May 25, 2012 - With darkness, Earths horizon and thin line of atmosphere forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International

Module Collection: The Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft departs from the International Space Station

The Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft departs from the International Space Station
April 8, 2006 - Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, the Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft departs from the International Space Station

Module Collection: Apollo astronauts coming into contact with an alien UFO while on the moon

Apollo astronauts coming into contact with an alien UFO while on the moon
Apollo astronauts coming into contact with an alien UFO while on the surface of the moon

Module Collection: A starship from Earth travels to a red planet

A starship from Earth travels to a red planet to begin an exploratory expedition

Module Collection: An Orion class Crew Exploration Vehicle paired with a Soyuz TMA spacecraft

An Orion class Crew Exploration Vehicle paired with a Soyuz TMA spacecraft
An Orion class Crew Exploration Vehicle (aka Deep Space Vehicle) is paired with a Soyuz TMA-M manned spacecraft for a joint deep space rendezvous with a satellite parked in a gravitationally stable

Module Collection: View of the Apollo 17 Command and Service Modules in lunar orbit

View of the Apollo 17 Command and Service Modules in lunar orbit
December 14, 1972 - View of the Apollo 17 Command and Service Modules (CSM) photographed from the Lunar Module (LM) Challenger during rendezvous and docking maneuvers in lunar orbit

Module Collection: The International Space Station backdropped by Earths horizon

The International Space Station backdropped by Earths horizon
March 25, 2009 - The International Space Station, backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon

Module Collection: The Japanese Pressurized Module, The Japanese Logistics Module, and the Harmony Node

The Japanese Pressurized Module, The Japanese Logistics Module, and the Harmony Node
June 5, 2008 - Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Japanese Pressurized Module (foreground), the Japanese Logistics Module (top right)

Module Collection: A command module prepares to dock with a Phobos mission rocket in Earth orbit

A command module prepares to dock with a Phobos mission rocket in Earth orbit
An Orion class command module, upper right, prepares to dock with a Phobos mission rocket in Earth orbit. Below at a distance of approximately 200 miles is the eastern Sahara desert

Module Collection: A manned Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft docked with an extended stay module

A manned Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft docked with an extended stay module
A manned Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft docked with a three-person extended stay module soars over the Moon with the aid of a Russian-made upper stage booster rocket

Module Collection: Space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches a docked Russian spacecraft

Space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches a docked Russian spacecraft
Space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches the International Space Station during STS-130 rendezvous and docking operations

Module Collection: The International Space Station and the Columbus laboratory

The International Space Station and the Columbus laboratory
March 18, 2009 - The Columbus laboratory, starboard truss and solar array panels; along with the Canadarm2 of the International Space Station are featured in this image

Space Station 5 in Earth orbit

Module Collection: A spacecraft passes by a blue planet with a ring of asteroids

A spacecraft passes by a blue planet with a ring of asteroids
Small asteroids swirl around a blue planet as a spacecraft passes by on its way to a colorful nebula

Module Collection: The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft berthed to the ISS

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft berthed to the ISS
May 25, 2012 - The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is berthed to the Earth-facing side of the International Space Stations Harmony node

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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.