Program Collection (page 8)

Launch of the Soviet spacecraft Vostok 1

Yuri Gagarin visiting Budapest, Hungary in 1961
Yuri Gagarin. View of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, visiting Budapest, Hungary, in 1961. Gagarin made his flight in the Vostok 1 spacecraft on April 12, 1961

Second animals in space: Soviet space dogs
Space animals. Scientist holds up Strelka (left) and Belka, the dogs on board the Soviet Korabl- Sputnik 2 (also called Sputnik 5), the second spacecraft to carry animals into orbit

Centrifuge used to train Russian cosmonauts
Human centrifuge. TsF-18 centrifuge used to train cosmonauts at Star City (Zvezdny Gorodok), Russia, for manned missions. The centrifuge simulates the acceleration felt by cosmonauts in spaceflight

Soyuz TMA-11 space crew. The crew of Soyuz TMA 11 was made up of Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor (top), Peggy Whitson (bottom) and Yuri Malenchenko (not seen)

Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova

Integration of Buran and Energia
The Russian Space Shuttle Buran, being integrated with its Energia launcher. Buran made its only orbital flight on 15 November 1988, an unmanned test mission

Progress 1 spacecraft
Progress-1 transporter docked to a Salyut space station (right), seen at an exhibition. The Progress spacecraft were unmanned supply vehicles for the Soviet space program

Cosmonaut Valery Polyakov, before the launch of the Soyuz TM6 mission to the Mir Space Station. Polyakov launched with two other cosmonauts from Baikonur Cosmodrome

Mir space station in orbit seen from Soyuz
Peace in orbit. The Russian space station Mir ( peace ), seen floating in orbit above the Earth. As is common practice with the space station

Proton rocket & Granat observatory on launch pad
A Soviet Proton rocket, carrying the Granat astrophysical observatory, being installed on the launchpad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, USSR, on 29 November, 1989

Soyuz TMA-11 mission launch, October 2007
Soyuz TMA-11 mission launch. Soyuz TMA-11 rocket lifting off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on 10th October 2007 at 13:22 GMT

Soviet cosmonauts during training
Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Romanenko and Alexander Laveikin in training for their record-breaking stay on board the Mir space station

Soyuz TM-7 mission cosmonauts
Soyuz cosmonauts being interviewed after a successful landing. The cosmonauts are, from left to right, Valery Polyakov, Alexander Volkov and Sergei Krikalev

Vostock ejection seat. All of the cosmonauts in the Vostock series of spaceflights used such ejection seats before landing

Rhesus monkeys used in Soviet space research
Space monkeys. Rhesus monkeys sent into space as part of the Russian-American Biocosmos/Bion or Biosputnik space programme

Testing of electrics in SL-4 (Soyuz) launcher
Electrical check being made to an SL-4 first stage, the type used to launch Russian Soyuz spacecraft into orbit. The SL-4 is the most-used model of orbital launcher

Russian shuttle Buran & An-225 carrier flying
Piggy-back flight, Soviet-stlye. An Antonov An-225 cargo aircraft carrying the Buran space shuttle during a test flight. The An-225, called " Mryia" (Ukrainian for dream )

Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Gagarin & Gherman Titov
Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Gagarin (left) & Gherman Titov. Gagarin became the first man to go into space on 12 April 1961. Titov became the third man in space on 6 August 1961

Soviet space shuttle, Buran, on launchpad
The Soviet space shuttle, Buran, mounted on its launch vehicle, Energia, on a launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, USSR. An unmanned Buran was launched on November 15th 1988 for a test flight lasting 3

Cosmonaut training

Soyuz TM-6 crew undergoing weightlessness training
One of the crew of the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T 6 photographed during a training exercise. The astronaut is working on a mock-up of a spacecraft

Alexei Leonov, Soviet cosmonaut

Astronauts Yuri Gagarin & Valentina Tereshkova
Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova, the first man and first woman in space, photographed in 1963. Gagarin made the first manned spaceflight in the Vostok 1 spacecraft on April 12, 1961

Astronaut J-L Chretien leaving TM-6 descent module
French astronaut Jean-Luc Chretien leaving the Soyuz TM-6 descent module after a joint Franco- Soviet mission aboard the Soviet space station Mir

Technician holding two Soviet space dogs
A technician holds Blackie and Breezy, two of the dogs launched into space on Soviet spacecraft

Cosmonauts in training tank at Star City, Russia
Cosmonaut training. Cosmonauts undergoing training in a water tank at Star City, Russia. The large water tank is used to allow training for extravehicular activity (EVA)

Belyayev and Leonov, Soviet cosmonauts
Belyayev and Leonov (right), Soviet cosmonauts, in military uniform. Alexei A. Leonov (born 1934) performed the first ever spacewalk (extravehicular activity, EVA)

Vostok spacecraft launch vehicle
Vostok launch vehicle being assembled at the Le Bourget aerospace show, near Paris, France. In 1961, Vostok 1 was the first spacecraft to carry a man into space

Soyuz TMA-8 mission launch, March 2006. This is the Soyuz TMA-8 mission, the 29th manned flight to the International Space Station (ISS)

Multuple exposure photograph of a Soviet rocket
Multiple exposure photograph of a Soviet rocket at the Baikonur cosmodrome in central Asia

View of cabin of Soviet spacecraft Voskhod-1
The cabin of Voskhod 1, the Soviet three-man spacecraft launched on October 12, 1964, with cosmonauts Vladimir Komarov, Constantin Feoktistov and Boris Yegorov

The crew of Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 37 before launch on 23 July 1980. On the left is Soviet cosmonaut Vikto Gorbatko and on the right is Pham Tuan, the first Vietnamese to fly in space

Belka, Soviet space dog, in a spacesuit

Soviet poster commemorating Gagarin
Soviet poster commemorating the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961. Gagarins flight lasted 108 minutes

Soviet rocket being transported to launchpad
A Soviet rocket on its way to the launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in central Asia

Soviet cosmonauts practice water landing procedure
Soviet cosmonauts practise a water landing during a training exercise

Jogging to lose weight
Exercising to lose weight. Conceptual artwork of a man jogging over countless diet books, representing the superiority of physical exercise over fad diets in maintaining good health

Apollo 17 astronauts. US astronauts Eugene Cernan and Dr Harrison Schmitt using their lunar rover to explore the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Military satellites firing lasers
Star wars. Computer artwork of two military satellites firing high energy lasers at an unidentified target. The target could be an enemy missile, a hostile establishment or military personnel

ASTP: Soyuz-19 cosmonauts Leonov & Kubasov
Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). Soviet cosmonauts Alexei Leonov (front) & Valeri Kubasov prior to the launch of their Soyuz-19 spacecraft on July 15, 1975

Apollo 16 astronauts. Original film strip showing three photographs taken by US astronauts on NASAs Apollo 16 mission to the Moon. Apollo 16 was the fifth Apollo mission to land on the Moon

SpaceLiner maglev rocket. Computer artwork of a hypothetical SpaceLiner 100 MagLev rocket launch- ing a satellite into orbit

Astronaut and Lunar Rover, Apollo 17
Astronaut and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), composite image. US astronaut and geologist Dr Harrison Schmitt exploring the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Nanniebots, conceptual image. Nanniebots guarding the door to a chatroom on the internet. Nanniebots are part of a software program called ChatNannies

Webspiders, conceptual artwork
Web spiders. Conceptual computer artwork of robotic spiders crawling over a web made of internet website pages. Web spiders, also known as web crawlers

Virus research, artwork
Virus research. Conceptual computer artwork representing research into viruses, showing a virus particle (lower left) and a computer screen displaying data on the virus

Television control room
MODEL RELEASED. Television control room. Conceptual composite image of a technician monitoring the output from a television station

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"Programs that Captivate: From Gunsmoke to the Moon Landing" Step back in time with iconic television series like Gunsmoke and The Honeymooners, where talented cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Dennis Weaver, Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, Art Carney, and Joyce Randolph brought unforgettable characters to life. These timeless programs captured the hearts of viewers around the world. While these shows entertained audiences on Earth, another kind was unfolding in space. Apollo 17 astronauts left their footprints on the Moon's surface—an awe-inspiring testament to human achievement and exploration beyond our planet's boundaries. As we gaze at those astronaut footprints today, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery. In this grand cosmic journey, brave pioneers like Laika the space dog blazed a trail for future explorers. Valentina Tereshkova became a symbol of empowerment as she embarked on her historic mission as the first woman in space. Yuri Gagarin made history aboard Vostok 1 by becoming the first human ever to orbit our planet—a monumental feat that propelled us into a new era. The images of Yuri Gagarin onboard his spacecraft inspire us with wonder and admiration for those who dared venture into uncharted territories. Belka, another courageous Soviet space dog who returned safely from her mission further exemplifies mankind's determination to push boundaries while ensuring safety. Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova gracefully soared through outer space in 1963—her presence serving as an inspiration for generations to come. And let us not forget about lunar maps showcasing spacecraft resting peacefully on the Moon—an enduring reminder of mankind's indomitable spirit reaching even celestial bodies beyond our own blue planet. These captivating moments from various programs—both fictional and real—remind us that there is no limit to what humans can achieve when they set their minds towards exploration and innovation.