Space Race Collection (page 9)

Moon rocket launch, 1950s artwork
Moon rocket launch. Artwork published in Germany in the 1950s, showing the launch of a rocket on a journey to the Moon, a feat that would be achieved in 1969

Soviet Moon exploration, artwork
Soviet Moon exploration. Cartoon showing a rocket and a crescent Moon forming the hammer and sickle symbol that signifies the Soviet Union (USSR)

Gagarins return to Earth, 1961
Yuri Alekseyevich 9 March 1934 Ôé¼" 27 March 1968), Hero of the Soviet Union, was a Soviet cosmonaut. On 12 April 1961, he became the first human in outer space and the first to orbit the Earth

Apollo 15 exploration, artwork. Apollo 15 astronaut on the Moon, adjusting the high-gain antenna on the lunar rover so that it is pointing towards Earth

Apollo 17 ascent stage, artwork
Apollo 17 ascent stage. Artwork of the ascent stage of the Apollo 17 lunar module Challenger lifting off from the Moon at 22:54 UTC on 14 December 1972

Voskhod 2 spacecraft launch. Launch of the Soviet Voskhod 2 spacecraft carrying Pavel Belyaev and Alexei Leonov. Voskhod 2 was equipped with an inflatable airlock

Soyuz Soviet rocket carrying a Progress transporter. Soyuz was an expendable carrier rocket that was used by the Soviet Union to launch spacecraft as part of the Soyuz programme

Intercosmos 3 on the launchpad. Intercosmos was a space exploration program of the Soviet Union designed to include members of the military forces from allied countries of the Warsaw Pact (155-1991)

Soviet deep space communications centre. Large radio antennae of the Russian Academy of Sciences used to receive radio signals from the Venera 4 space probe

Soviet spaceflight monument, Russia
Soviet spaceflight monument. Statue of a steelworker holding the Sputnik satellite. This monument was erected to commemorate the achievements of the Soviet Unions space program

Soyuz 13 rocket launch. Launch of the Soviet Soyuz 13 spacecraft carrying Pyotr Klimuk and Valentin Lebedev. Soyuz 13 was the Soviet Unions first dedicated science mission

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut, artwork
W1-4 Gagarin portrait on white background Yuri Alekseyevich 9 March 1934 Ôé¼" 27 March 1968), Hero of the Soviet Union, was a Soviet cosmonaut

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, artwork
Launch of the Vostok-1 spacecraft carrying Yuri Gagarin on the first manned flight in space, April 12, 1961. Vostok-1 made one orbit of Earth

Vostok 1 capsule separation, artwork
Vostok Capsule Separation Gagarin before landing. Like all manned Soviet spacecrafts the capsule has to separate from a service module

Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit, artwork
Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit. Computer artwork of the Vostok 1 capsule that carried Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) on the first manned flight in space, in orbit around the Earth

Apollo Moon landing museum diorama
Apollo 11 Tranquillity Base diorama with restored LM-13 flight model lunar module at Cradle of Aviation Museum, Long Island, New York, USA

Soyuz A-2 rocket nozzles
Soyuz rocket nozzles. This Soviet and later Russian launcher, part of the R7 family of rockets, was introduced in 1966, and many variants have been developed since

Sputnik 1, artwork. This Soviet spacecraft, the first ever spacecraft to reach Earth orbit, was launched on 4 October 1957 by the Soviet Union

Soviet Vostok spacecraft, display model. There were a total of six manned flights in the Soviet Vostok programme, flying from 1961 to 1963

Luna 3, Soviet postcard. The postmark and stamp (both at upper right) show the Luna 3 spacecraft and the date (7 October 1959)

Lunokhod 1 lunar rover, artwork. The Earth is at upper right. This lunar rover was the first of two unmanned moon vehicles landed by the USSR as part of the Lunokhod program

Vostok 1 heat insulation. Close-up of the exterior insulation and cladding around the entrance to the Vostok 1 spacecraft

Sputnik 3, Soviet postcard. Both the postmarks and the lefthand stamp (upper right) depict the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 3 and its date of launch, 15 May 1958

Korolyovs designs for Soviet rockets
Korolevs designs for Soviet rockets. Hand-drawn rocket designs and notes by the Soviet engineer Sergei Korolev (1907-1966)

Luna lander. Model of a Luna spacecraft lander. This was part of the Luna programme, a series of unmanned spacecraft missions sent to the Moon by the Soviet Union between 1959 and 1976

Vega orbiter. Model of the Vega probes orbital module, which was used as part of the international Vega mission. This was launched in December 1984, to study Venus and the tail of Halleys Comet

Luna orbiter. Model of a Luna 10 spacecraft orbiting module. This Soviet unmanned spacecraft was first launched during the Luna 10 mission in March 1966

Vega lander. Model of the Vega probes descent vehicle, which was used as part of the international Vega mission, launched in December 1984, to study Venus and the tail of Halleys Comet

Lunokhod-1 lunar rover. Model of the first remote-controlled lunar roving vehicle. This Soviet rover was launched in November 1970 on board the Luna 17 spacecraft

Phobos spacecraft. Model of a Phobos spacecraft. This was part of the Phobos programme, where two unmanned probes, Phobos 1 and Phobos 2

Sputnik 1 satellite, computer artwork
Sputnik 1 satellite. Computer artwork of Sputnik 1 re-entering Earths atmosphere. Sputnik is the worlds first artificial satellite and was launched on 4th October 1957 by the former Soviet Union

Luna 1 launch vehicle, diagram. Diagram of the upper-stage launch vehicle (rocket) used to place the Luna 1 unmanned probe (round, upper centre) in space

Luna 1 spacecraft model (centre) in the upper-stage launch vehicle (rocket) used to place it in space. Its five antennae are shown here

Luna 2 commemmorative stamp. Soviet postage stamp dedicated to the Luna 2 unmanned space probe, launched on 12 September 1959

Luna 1 commemmorative stamp. Soviet postage stamp dedicated to the Luna 1 unmanned probe, launched on 2 January 1959 (date at upper right)

Luna 3 spacecraft model. This Soviet unmanned probe was launched on 4 October 1959. It was the first spacecraft to return pictures of the previously unseen far side of the Moon

Final stage of the Luna 1 Soviet rocket, exhibition model. Launched on 2 January 1959, this rocket (a R-7 Semyorka) took Luna 1 into orbit

Sputnik 1, Soviet spacecraft. This spacecraft, the first ever to reach Earth orbit, was launched on 4 October 1957 by the Soviet Union

Apollo Service Module thruster quad on display. This thruster, a type of reaction control system (RCS), was used for NASAs Apollo program of manned missions to the Moon

Kennedy Space Center Rocket Garden, at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida, USA. This rocket garden contains rockets that were intended for use

Mercury Program Monument, Alan Shepard
Mercury Program Monument. Hand prints of the US astronaut Alan Shepard (1923-1998), at the Mercury Program Monument, Space View Park, Titusville, Florida, USA

Mercury-Atlas rocket. This is an Atlas rocket with a Mercury spacecraft on top. Project Mercury took place from 1959 to 1963, succeeding in putting the first US astronaut in space on 5 May 1961

Saturn V rockets F-1 engine. The Saturn V was the launch vehicle for NASAs Apollo program of manned missions to the Moon. The Apollo program took place between 1961 and 1975

Young Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut

Cadet Yuri Gagarin Yuri Gagarin as a cadet
Yuri Gagarin as a cadet. Gagarin (1934-1968) was a cadet of the Orenburg Higher Military Aviation School, Russia. He later became a soviet cosmonaut

Gagarin post-flight tour, Bulgaria, 1961
Gagarin post-flight tour, Bulgaria. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) holding in his hands a dove presented to him by Bulgarian Young Pioneers. The dove is an international symbol of peace

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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.