Space Race Collection (page 5)

Cosmonaut yuri gagarin inside the vostok 1 space capsule just prior to his flight, 1961

Soviet lunar probe, luna 3, launched on oct, 4, 1959, special photo-television instruments took pictures of the reverse side of the moon and transmitted them to the earth on oct, 7, 1959

Alexei yeliseev and vitaly sevastianov in discussion prior to the soyuz 10 mission, 1971

People joyfully listening to the news of the successfull landing of the first man in space, soviet cosmonaut yuri gagarin in 1961

Soviet space probe venera 5 or 6 being prepared for its launch in january 1969, this is a still from the film the storming of venus, produced by e

Work being done on the vostok 1 capsule in preparation for gagarins historic flight, 1961, this is a still from a soviet film about the space program

A soviet cosmonaut training in the hydro-laboratory of the gagarin training center, 1989

Instruments placed in the noseof sputnik 2 for the measurement of solar radiation in the hard spectrum, there were three photo-electric telescopes set at 120 degrees to each other so that one would

Konstantin tsiolkovsky, pioneer scientist in the field of rockets and space travel (cosmonautics), sitting in his workshop in kaluga, russia

Instrument for measuring earths magnetic field carried by sputnik 3

Antenna arrays for tracking the soviet space probes venera 5 and 6, 1969, this is a still from the film the storming of venus, produced by e

Soviet cosmonaut andrian nikolayev during a test prior to his space flight in vostok 3

Nikita khrushchev with soviet cosmonaut gherman titov on the rostrum of lenins tomb in red square, moscow, ussr, august 9, 1961

Soviet cosmonaut pavel belyayev, voskhod 2 mission, 1965

Voskhod 2 mission, soviet cosmonaut alexei leonov during worlds first space walk (eva) in 1965

Cosmonaut yuri gagarin on a bus on the way to the launch site of vostok i april 12, 1961, seated behind him is his substitute, gherman titov

Valery kubasov in the capsule during the soyuz 6 mission, 1970

Sergei korolev and igor kurchatov in the kremlin, moscow, a reproduction from designer of spaceships by a, romanov, gospolitizdat publishing house, 1968

The gird-x rocket, the ussrs first liquid-propellant rocket, prior to its launch on november 25, 1933, the rocket was developed by moscows group of the state institute of rocket engines

Soviet moon rover lunokhod 2 at the time of testing

Cosmonaut alexei leonov, 1965, voskhod 2

Two dogs that are being trained for space flight, ussr, 1960s

A soviet cosmonaut in a centrifuge during his training in zvezdograd (star city) 1960s

Sputnik 2 space capsule

Cosmonaut yuri gagarin shaking hands with rocket designer korolev (right) at baikonur, just before his flight into space, april 1961

Diagram of soviet lunar probe, luna 3, 1959, left side (arrow) points towards the moon, 1 - camera porthole, 2 - engine of the orientation system, 3 - solar transducer, 4 - solar panels

The soviet moon rover, lunokhod 1, luna 17 mission, 1970

A model of soyuz 11 docked with the salyut 1 space station, 1971

Soviet lunar probe, luna 3, which photographed the far side of the moon

The first soviet cosmonaut yuri gagarin with sergei korolyov, soviet scientist and designer in the sphere of rocket building and cosmonautics, ballistic and geophysical rockets, the first satellites

Soviet lunar rover, lunokhod 2 (luna-21 mission), 1 - right-angle antenna;2 & 8 - television cameras;3
Soviet lunar rover, lunokhod 2 (luna-21 mission), 1 - right-angle antenna; 2 & 8 - television cameras; 3 - photo-receiver; 4 - solar battery panel; 5 - magnitometer; 6 - corner reflector; 7

Soviet cosmonauts andrian nikolayev and vitali sevastyanov during the soyuz 9 mission, 1970

A soyuz space craft, seen from a salyut space station, docking

Konstantin tsiolkovsky (1857-1935) pioneer russian scientist in the field of rockets and space travel (cosmonautics)

Soviet cosmonaut yuri gagarin boarding vostok 1 rocket in 1961, this is a still from a soviet film about the space program

Soviet cosmonaut yuri gagarin, first man in space, in the capsule of vostok 1, april 12, 1961

The crew of the soviet space mission soyuz 14 (l to r) commander pavel popovich and engineer yuri artyukhin during traing at the gagarin cosmonaut training center, july 1974

Soviet cosmonaut yuri gagarin undergoing a medical examination prior to his flight in vostok 1, 1961

Launch of a rocket bearing the soviet space satellite, sputnik 1 in 1957

Soviet cosmonauts valentina tereshkova and valery bykovsky hug after bykovskys flight in vostok 5, 1963

Soviet cosmonaut valentina tereshkova, the first woman in space, prior to her flight aboard vostok 6, june 16, 1963

Soviet cosmonauts alexey leonov (right) and pavel belyayev in the cabin of the voskhod 2 spacecraft prior to take-off, 1965

Lift off of the vostok rocket for the soyuz 4 / soyuz 5 mission, 1969

Vostok rocket carrying the sputnik 1 satellite on the launch pad in 1957, this is a still from a soviet film of the launch

Soviet cosmonaut viktor afanasyev about to start an eva simulation at the gagarin training center in preparation for the soyuz tm-11 mission, 1989

Soviet cosmonaut yuri gagarin after his flight aboard vostok 1, april12, 1961

A new soviet color documenyary first voyage to the stars was shown at the Moscow second international film festival, the film tells about the worlds first cosmic flight of the soviet pilot Yuri

Cosmonaut valentina tereshkova outside of the vostok 6 space capsule after landing, june 1963

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"Space Race: A Journey Beyond Boundaries" Embarking on a celestial quest, humanity's fascination with the unknown ignited an era of unprecedented exploration. Earthrise over Moon, captured by Apollo 8, forever changed our perspective as we witnessed our home suspended in the vastness of space. In this captivating race to conquer the cosmos, even Laika, the brave space dog, left her pawprint on history through a postcard from beyond. As Earthrise was photographed again from Apollo 11 spacecraft, mankind took its first steps towards another world. The iconic astronaut footprint on the lunar surface marked not only a giant leap for mankind but also symbolized our indomitable spirit and unwavering determination. From Apollo 17 to countless missions afterward, astronauts continued leaving their mark upon the Moon's dusty terrain. Gazing back at Earth from this alien landscape evoked profound awe and sparked newfound appreciation for our fragile blue planet amidst an endless void. Alexei Leonov's pioneering spacewalk in 1965 further pushed boundaries as he floated freely outside his spacecraft. Gemini 7 gracefully orbited above us while Valentina Tereshkova became a trailblazer as she soared into orbit aboard Vostok Yuri Gagarin's historic journey encapsulated human courage and resilience as he ventured into uncharted territories. The Space Race propelled humanity forward like never before – it united nations under shared aspirations and fueled scientific advancements that continue shaping our lives today. It was more than just a competition; it represented humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery. As we reflect upon these milestones etched in time, let us remember that beyond national rivalries lay dreams woven together by stardust – dreams that still inspire generations to reach for the stars and explore what lies beyond our earthly confines.