Propulsion Collection (page 6)

Illustration of a spacecraft travelling faster than the speed of light. A massive spacecraft employs a novel propulsion that exploits physics as yet unknown to travel faster than light

Artists concept of an ascent vehicle leaving Mars
This artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the launch of an ascent vehicle. The solar panels in the foreground are part of a rover

Lift-off of Gemini-Titan 11, Cape Canaveral, Florida
September 12, 1966 - Lift-off of Gemini-Titan 11 on Complex 19 at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Gemini 11 mission included a rendezvous with an Agena target vehicle

View of the Mercury-Atlas 3 liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida
April 25, 1961 - View of the Mercury-Atlas 3 liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida

Artist concept of NanoSail-D in space

An exhaust plume forms under the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39A as space
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - An exhaust plume forms under the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Atlantis lifts off into orbit

The colonized moon is escaping, the zenith in the war between United Nations and Lunatics

A giant ion cannon built as a defense against huge ships
Test of a giant Ion cannon, which has been built as a defense agains huge ships

The launch of the Mercury Atlas unmanned test flight
February 24, 1961 - The launch of the Mercury Atlas (MA-2), an unmanned suborbital Mercury capsule test

An exhaust plume forms around the base of Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Atlantis
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - An exhaust plume forms around the base of Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Atlantis lifts off on the STS-132 mission

A Delta IV rocket roars into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard
June 27, 2009 - A Delta IV rocket lifts off into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard

Orion-drive spacecraft leaving Earth orbit

Space Shuttle Discovery liftoff
Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, October 23, 2007 - The Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew head toward Earth-orbit and a scheduled link-up with the International Space Station

The Soyuz TMA-16 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
September 30, 2009 - The Soyuz TMA-16 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

Deflecting Path of an Earth-Crossing Asteroid
Asteroids on a collision course with the Earth may be deflected from their path by attaching propulsion units to them

A manned lunar space elevator prepares to depart from its manned lunar base. Surrounding it are support facilities and cargo

The Gemini 5 spacecraft is prepared for launch
August 21, 1965 - The erector at launch pad 19 is lowered in preparation for the launch of the Gemini-5 spacecraft

Atlas Agena target vehicle liftoff for Gemini 11, Cape Canaveral, Florida
September 12, 1966 - Atlas Agena target vehicle liftoff for Gemini 11 from Pad 14 at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Once the Agena was in orbit, Gemini 11 rendezvoused and docked with it

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts off into the night sky from Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral, Florida, February 8, 2010 - An exhaust cloud builds at Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Endeavour lifts off into the night sky from Kennedy Space Center

Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V / Centaur launch vehicle
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, June 18, 2009 - Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V/Centaur from Launch Complex 41

Spacecraft return to a spaceport in orbit around an alien planet
Two spacecraft return from a mission to a spaceport in orbit around an alien planet and its moon

Space shuttle Atlantis lifting off from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the STS-132 mission to the International Space Station

Burst of energy forms into powerful beam of light
Combined bursts of energy form a powerful beam which is able to destroy whole planets

A manned lunar space elevator ascends from the surface of the moon riding a 35, 000-mile-long tether anchored at the other end to a counterweight in a Lagrange point in space

The Gemini-Titan 4 spaceflight launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida
June 3, 1965 - The Gemini-Titan 4 spaceflight launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida

Artist rendition of a heavy-lift rocket blasts off, carrying a lunar lander and a departure stage needed to leave Earths orbit

Artists concept of the Assimilators Claw in hyperspace, as described in the novels of Stephen Baxter

This painting shows the beginning of a mission to an Earth-approaching asteroid. Asteroid-1 is the central long structure

Star Fighters on a routine space patrol
Star Fighters on a routine patrol

A shuttle delivers supplies to a space station
A shuttle from an Earth base makes its way with supplies to a space station in orbit over the planet

Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off into the sky
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 11, 2009 a From Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis roars into the sky on a column of fire on the STS-125 mission to service

The Soyuz TMA-9 spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome
September 18, 2006 - The Soyuz TMA-9 spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying a new crew to the International Space Station

A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, November 10, 2007 - A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off late in the evening from Launch Pad 37B, marking the first operational use of this configuration

Artists concept of a cargo launch vehicle blast off
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

A spacecraft flies near an ice planet and its rings near a deep space nebula cloud

A lunar shuttle descends toward a manned outpost on the Moon
A dedicated lunar shuttle descends toward a manned outpost on the Moons southern hemisphere

Mercury-Atlas 9 lifts off from its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida
May 15, 1963 - Mercury-Atlas 9 lifts off from its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida for the nations longest manned orbital flight

The blockade runner Treacherous Patronage nears its destination, Andvari station, carrying its illicit cargo. The orbital habitat is maintained by the Consortium for Free Trade

A starship from Earth with ion drive propulsion explores the cosmos

A shuttle in the process of landing is observed by a little explorer

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

An enormous stellar power and manufacturing station built around a star, similar to a Dyson sphere (or maybe more accurately a Niven ring or a Halo) A small star, usually a class G or K

Flying saucers come back to a spaceport in space
Flying saucers come back to a spaceport near a blue nebula in space

Two warships approaching a blue giant star
Original concept art for two warships approaching a blue giant star

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

Two spacecraft takeoff from a colony on a desert planet
Two spacecraft takeoff from a colony which produces vegetation on a desert planet

The final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis
July 8, 2011 - Space shuttle Atlantis just before it disappears into the clouds, Cape Canaveral, Florida

The Apollo 13 space vehicle is launched from Kennedy Space Center
April 11, 1970 - The Apollo 13 (Spacecraft 109/Lunar Module 7/Saturn 508) space vehicle is launched from Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

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"Propulsion: Unleashing the Power of Movement" From the roaring engines of D Napier and Son's iconic Deltic to the silent thrust of Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn and its moon Titan, it has always been at the heart of human endeavors, and is a force that propels us forward, defying gravity and pushing boundaries. Witness the sheer might as an Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon from the Royal Air Force ignites its afterburner during takeoff, leaving behind a trail of raw power. Just like when Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, it symbolizes our relentless pursuit to explore beyond our earthly confines. But propulsion isn't limited to space exploration alone; it permeates every aspect of our lives. Look closely at HMS Habbakuk in section - a floating fortress powered by innovative engineering marvels. Even within the intricate gears and cogs of a historical pendulum clock lies evidence of mankind's quest for efficient movement. Cast your gaze back to history as Vostok 1 spacecraft soars into space in 1961, marking humanity's first steps towards conquering new frontiers. Witness how Space Shuttle Atlantis' twin solid rocket boosters ignite with thunderous force, propelling it towards unimaginable heights. The launch pad trembles beneath us as we behold Saturn V rocket ascending majestically into space – an artwork painted across the sky itself. And let us not forget Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker slicing through air with grace or RAF personnel completing Thor missile training course – their dedication fuels progress. In this vast universe where possibilities are infinite, propulsion becomes our ally in shaping destiny. As Space Shuttle Atlantis gracefully lifts off from Kennedy Space Center once more, we are reminded that propulsion is not just about physical motion but also about unleashing dreams and aspirations that defy all limits.