Soviet Space Program Collection

Gagarin and Tereshkova, souvenir postcard
Gagarin and Tereshkova, Soviet cosmonauts, souvenir postcard. Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) was the first person in space. On 12 April 1961

Sergei korolyov, soviet scientist and designer in the sphere of rocket building and cosmonautics, ballistic and geophysical rockets, the first satellites

Launch of vostok 1 rocket carrying yuri gagarin, soon to be the first man in space, in 1961, this is a still from a soviet film about the space program

Sputnik 1, the first artificial earth satellite, launched by the soviet union on october 4, 1957

Launch of vostok 1 rocket carrying yuri gagarin, soon to be the first man in space, in 1961, this is a still from a soviet film about the space program

Vostok 1 rocket being prepared for launch, 1961

The interior of the salyut 1 space station with the hatchway leading to the soyuz 11 spacecraft, june 1971

Soviet cosmonaut pavel popovich in the cabin of vostok 4 demonstrating weightlessness by floating a pen

Laika, the first dog in space, in the sputnik 2 capsule

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
October 12, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-09M spacecraft
November 10, 2013 - The Soyuz TMA-09M spacecraft departs from the International Space Stations Zvezda Service Module

The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft departs the International Space Station
June 2, 2010 - The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft departs the International Space Station

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft in flight after takeoff
October 12, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft in flight after takeoff

Russian spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
July 12, 2011 - A Russian Soyuz (foreground), and a Russian Progress supply ship (background), are docked to the International Space Station

The Soyuz rocket shortly after arrival to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome
September 28, 2009 - The Soyuz rocket is seen shortly after arrival to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft
June 28, 2010 - The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft relocates from the Zvezda Service Modules aft port to the Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) of the International Space Station

A docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft backdropped by Earth
April 22, 2011 - A docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth

The Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft
December 17, 2010 - The Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

The Soyuz rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
March 24, 2009 - The Soyuz rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft
December 22, 2009 - The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

A docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft
September 16, 2011 - A docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space

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

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft is transported by railcar to its launch pad
October 10, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft is transported by railcar to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, for launch on October 12, 2008

The Russian Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft backdropped by Earth
November 12, 2013 - The Russian Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft docked to the Rassvet or Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM-1)

The Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft in descent
October 11, 2009 - The Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft is seen as it lands near the town of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan

A large mass of storm clouds over the Atlantic Ocean near Brazil and the Equator
July 4, 2013 - A large mass of storm clouds over the Atlantic Ocean near Brazil and the Equator. A Russian spacecraft, docked to the orbiting outpost

The Soyuz TMA-12 spacecraft lifts off into a cloudless sky
April 8, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-12 lifts off into a cloudless sky from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft in orbit above Earth
October 3, 2005 - The Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon

A Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
January 6, 2011 - Newfoundland and clouds over the North Atlantic Ocean share a scene with a Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station

The Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft
October 9, 2010 - The Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

Launch scaffolding is raised into place around the Soyuz rocket
September 28, 2009 - Launch scaffolding is raised into place around the Soyuz rocket shortly after arrival to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The boosters of the Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft
March 23, 2009 - The boosters of the Soyuz rocket are seen as the Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft and boosters are assembled at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-18 rocket launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
April 2, 2010 - The Soyuz TMA-18 rocket launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The International Space Station with two docked Russian spacecraft
July 12, 2011 - The International Space Stations Cupola, backdropped against black space, a horizon scene and various components of the orbiting outpost

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

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
January 31, 2011 - A Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station. A blue and white part of Earth and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene

The Soyuz TMA-10M above Earths limb
September 25, 2013 - The Soyuz TMA-10M above Earths limb

The Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft lands in Kazakhstan
October 11, 2009 - The Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 20 crewmembers near the town of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft in orbit above Earth
September 25, 2013 - The Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft in orbit above Earth

View of a docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft and part of the International Space Station
March 1, 2011 - View of a docked Russian Soyuz spacecraft (right), a portion of the International Space Stations Quest airlock and solar array panels

The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft docked to the Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1
July 9, 2010 - The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft docked to the Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1). A blue and white part of Earth and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene

View from space showing part of the Hawaiian Island chain
October 7, 2010 - View from space showing part of the Hawaiian Island chain. While most of the islands are covered by clouds, Hawaii, the largest of them, is visible at lower center

The Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft above Earths horizon
April 19, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon

Components of the International Space Station above the Pacific Ocean
July 12, 2011 - Components of the International Space Station above the Pacific Ocean just off the California coast. The Cupola, near center of frame, is attached to Node 3 or Tranquility

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft arrives at the launch pad
October 10, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft arrives at the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, for launch on October 12, 2008

Portrait of konstantin tsiolkovsky by a, netuzhilin from the tsiolkovsky state museum of the history of cosmonautics in kaluga, 1930

Nikita khrushchev with soviet cosmonauts gagarin, popov, and tereshkova on the rostrum of lenins tomb in red square, moscow, ussr, june 22, 1963

Soviet cosmonaut gherman titov being helped in the putting on of his space suit in preparation for his flight in the vostok 2 mission, 1961, a still from the documentary film to the stars again

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"The Soviet Space Program: Pioneers of the Cosmos" Step into the captivating world of the Soviet space program, where dreams soared beyond earthly limits. From Yuri Gagarin's groundbreaking journey to Valentina Tereshkova's trailblazing mission, these brave cosmonauts etched their names in history. Sergei Korolyov, a visionary scientist and designer, shaped this remarkable endeavor. Under his guidance, ballistic rockets pierced the skies while geophysical marvels explored uncharted territories. The Vostok and Voskhod spacecraft emerged as testaments to his genius. In 1961, a momentous event unfolded as the Vostok 1 rocket propelled Yuri Gagarin towards an extraordinary destiny - becoming humanity's first man in space. This still from a Soviet film captures that awe-inspiring launch which forever changed our perception of what was possible. Earlier on October 4th, 1957, Sputnik 1 ignited a revolution by becoming Earth's first artificial satellite. A testament to Soviet ingenuity and scientific prowess. The Baikonur Cosmodrome witnessed countless historic moments; Soyuz rockets stood tall against the vastness of space. As each Soyuz TMA spacecraft embarked on its daring voyage from Kazakhstan's launch pad, anticipation filled hearts worldwide. Russian spacecraft gracefully docked with precision at the International Space Station – an emblematic symbol of international collaboration transcending political boundaries for scientific exploration. As we bid farewell to another chapter in cosmic exploration with Soyuz TMA-17 departing from ISS, we honor those who dared to venture into unknown realms – pushing humanity ever closer to unlocking mysteries beyond our planet’s grasp. Let us remember and celebrate the indomitable spirit of the Soviet Space Program – pioneers who paved celestial pathways for generations yet unborn.