Space Suit Collection (page 3)

Apollo 9 astronauts, 1968. Russell Schweickart, Lunar Module pilot, David Scott, Command Module pilot and James McDivitt, Commander, are dressed in spacesuits during a ground-based training exercise

John H Glenn, American astronaut, May 1998. In October 1998, the STS-95 mission flew from the Kennedy Space Center with the aim of examining the effects of space flight and ageing

John H Glenn and crew members, June 1998. Wearing training versions of the Space Shuttle partial pressure launch and entry suit are (from the left) Scott Parazynski, Glenn, and Stephen Robinson

US Astronaut Bruce McCandless spacewalking, 1984
US Astronaut Bruce McCandless on Mission 41-B on extravehicular space movement using first nitrogen-propelled, hand-controlled, tether-free device, giving greater mobility to spacewalkers. 1984

Yuri Gagarin, 1971. (Gagarin was the first astronaut to go into earths orbit)

Apollo Moon boot sole. This boot is from the A7LB spacesuit that was used in the last three Apollo missions to the Moon. The sole shows the pattern of the famous bootprints left on the Moon by the US

US Astronaut Edward H White II carrying out external tasks during third orbit of Gemini-Titan 4 flight. NASA photograph

Apollo 16 Lunar Module Orion on the lunar surface, April 21, 1972. Creator: Charles Duke
Apollo 16 Lunar Module Orion on the lunar surface, April 21, 1972. Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission

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Woman astronaut posing for cell phone selfie during space walk

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A picture taken on February 6, 1971 shows Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, Apollo 14 lunar module pilot, moving across the lunar surface while looking over a traverse map during extravehicular activity

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This 19 November 1969 file photo released by NASA shows one of the astronauts of the Apollo 12 space mission conducting experiment on the moons surface with a camera

Pioneer statue, UK National Space Centre
Pioneer statue, outside the UK National Space Centre in Leicester. This statue (by Aden Hynes) was commissioned to mark the Centres tenth anniversary in 2011

Voskhod 2 crew training, 1965
Voskhod 2 crew training in March 1965, before their launch into Earth orbit later that month. Soviet cosmonauts Pavel Belyayev (1925-1970, centre) and Alexei Leonov (born 1934)

Soviet space walk stamp, 1967
Soviet space walk stamp. 1967 postage stamp, published in the USSR to commemorate the worlds first space walk. The stamp artwork shows Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov (born 1934)

Apollo astronaut Ronald E. Evans in an inner pressure suit. This is the inside layer of the space suit which will later be used by Evans on Apollo 17, the last manned mission to the Moon

Bormans Apollo spacesuit
Frank Bormans Apollo spacesuit on display at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Borman was the commander of the Apollo 8 mission, which flew around the Moon in December 1968

Apollo Lunar Module diorama at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Charles Dukes Apollo spacesuit is posed next to a mock-up of the Lunar Module

Apollo Moon boot. This boot is from the A7LB spacesuit that was used in the last three Apollo missions to the Moon. A total of twelve US astronauts have walked on the Moon as part of NASAs Apollo

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Alien and astronaut, computer artwork. Humanoid alien meeting with an astronaut in a spacesuit. This image could represent first contact between aliens and humans

Apollo astronaut moon boots. These are part of a display at the Science Museum, London, UK

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Picture dated 12 July 1969 showing the suit US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin will use to walk safely on the moon during the Apollo XI space mission. / AFP PHOTO

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Futuristic space travelers near spaceships

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Women astronauts near vehicle

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Explorer wearing space suit near spaceship

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Futuristic soldier shooting beam from force field

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Astronauts exploring planet

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Man gesturing frustration in outer space

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Beams of light from futuristic soldier floating in sphere

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Two men in astronaut suits upside down being watched by two men in orange suits, inside vacuum chamber

Astronauts protective suit and life support system

Astronaut standing near Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) and boulder on surface of moon, elevated view

Illustration of American astronauts in space vehicle

Illustration of Voskhod 2 space capsule with one astronaut inside and the other in space

Illustration of astronaut floating in space, with spaceship and planet Earth in background

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US astronaut Neil Armstrong, who will be the first man to walk on the surface of the moon during Apollo 11 lunar mission, does a rehearsal in Cape Kennedy Space Center 15 July 1969 the day before

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The crew men of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission leave the Kennedy Space Centers (KSC) Manned Spacecraft Operations Building (MSOB) during the pre-launch countdown in this 16 July 1969 file photo

A NASA test subject consumes a meal of pot roast and gravy through a feeding tube pack aboard a Gemini spacecraft
Houston, Texas: March, 1966. A NASA test subject consumes a meal of pot roast and gravy through a feeding tube pack aboard a Gemini spacecraft mockup

Soviet cosmonaut gherman titov in the space capsule, vostok 2 mission - he was observed the entire flight, 1961, a still from the documentary film to the stars again

Parts of a spacesuit disassembled

Model of astronaut in spacesuit, high angle view

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Space exploration, computer artwork

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Astronaut in a tunnel, computer artwork

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"Exploring the Final Frontier: The Evolution of the Space Suit" From Apollo 17 to Yuri Gagarin, space exploration has always been an awe-inspiring endeavor. One crucial element that enables astronauts to venture into the unknown is their trusty companion - the space suit. In 1969, during the historic Apollo 11 mission, Buzz Aldrin stood on the moon's surface with Neil Armstrong and captured a breathtaking reflection of Earth in his visor. This iconic image symbolizes humanity's triumph in conquering new frontiers. But even before this milestone, Alexei Leonov embarked on the first-ever spacewalk in 1965. His spacesuit allowed him to float freely above our planet while marveling at its beauty from an entirely different perspective. Yuri Gagarin, who became the first human to journey into outer space in 1961, relied on his specially designed spacesuit for protection as he orbited around Earth aboard Vostok His courageous feat paved the way for future explorers. Looking beyond our own celestial body, visions of Mars missions began taking shape as early as the 1950s. Chesley Bonestell's imaginative illustration depicted a team preparing for their return flight from Mars - showcasing how spacesuits would be essential for survival on another planet. The significance of spacesuits extended beyond gender barriers when Valentina Tereshkova became not only Russia's but also humanity's first female astronaut in 1963. Her pioneering achievement shattered stereotypes and opened doors for women in space exploration. Before every launch or extravehicular activity (EVA), astronauts like Yuri Gagarin underwent rigorous training and prepared themselves mentally and physically by donning their reliable suits equipped with ejection seats or life support systems – ensuring safety amidst uncertainty.