Space Suit Collection (page 5)

Astronauts on Mars, computer artwork
Astronauts on Mars. Computer artwork of astronauts exploring the surface of Mars. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide

Cosmonaut Andrian Nikolayev, 1962
Voskhod 2 spacecraft. Replica model of the Soviet spacecraft Voskhod 2. This spacecraft launched on 18 March 1965, carrying Alexei A. Leonov (flight engineer) and Pavel I. Belyayev (commander)

Martian colony art exhibition, artwork. This is an exhibition of space art (lower right) taking place on Mars in the year 2536

Soviet-French space crew, 1981
French-Soviet space mission training. Clockwise from right are French astronaut Patrick Baudry, and Soviet cosmonauts Leonid Kizim and Vladimir Solovyov

Apollo 17 astronauts. US astronauts Eugene Cernan and Dr Harrison Schmitt using their lunar rover to explore the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Monkey in a spacesuit. Sam, a male rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta), wearing a fibreglass couch spacesuit. Sam was launched on the Little Joe 2 rocket on 4th December 1959

ISS space walk, July 2006
ISS space walk. British astronaut Piers Sellers (born 1955) carrying out extravehicular activity (EVA, a space walk), at the International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut on the Moon, computer artwork. The Earth is seen in the background, and the astronaut is standing in the sunlight of a lunar day

ISS space walk

ISS astronaut
International Space Station astronaut. Astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria working on the International Space Station (ISS). Some of the solar arrays on the ISS are seen over the Earth behind him

Astronaut Fuglesang performing spacewalk. Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang participating in the second extravehicular activity (EVA)

Apollo 16 astronauts. Original film strip showing three photographs taken by US astronauts on NASAs Apollo 16 mission to the Moon. Apollo 16 was the fifth Apollo mission to land on the Moon

Astronaut performing a spacewalk
Astronaut performing a space walk. Composite image of an astronaut performing a space walk, or extra-vehicular activity (EVA), during the STS-115 mission. The Earth is seen in the background

Third Salyut 7 space station crew, 1984
Third Salyut 7 space station crew, after landing near Arkalyk in Kazakhstan, USSR, on 2nd October 1984. From left to right they are: Leonid Kizim, spacecraft commander; Vladimir Solovyov

ISS construction space walk
ISS construction. Astronaut Rex J Walheim performing a space walk (extravehicular activity, EVA) during the construction of the International Space Station (ISS)

Computer artwork of an astronaut on Mars surface
Astronaut on Mars. Computer artwork of an astronaut exploring the surface of the planet Mars. The astronauts visor has a space shuttle reflected in it

Astronaut Wisoff on RMS arm, STS-57 EVA

Advanced spacesuit. Artwork of the BioSuit, a prototype advanced spacesuit designed by Dava Newman, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

Astronaut self-portrait, composite image
Astronaut self-portrait. Composite image of an astronaut taking a picture of himself whilst performing a space walk, or extra-vehicular activity (EVA), during a space shuttle mission

French-Soviet mission training, 1982
French-Soviet mission training, at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonauts Centre, Star City, near Moscow, USSR, in 1982. From left to right are: Soviet cosmonauts Vladimir Solovyov (born 1946)

Astronaut and Lunar Rover, Apollo 17
Astronaut and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), composite image. US astronaut and geologist Dr Harrison Schmitt exploring the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Astronaut exploring an alien planet, artwork. The astronaut is standing on the shores of an ocean on an Earth-like planet. The planets star is at upper left and its moon is at upper right

Alien planet exploration, artwork
Alien planet exploration. Artwork of astronauts on a cliff edge observing two rainbows formed during a storm on an alien planet

Early Bird communications satellite, 1965
Early Bird communications satellite. Engineer preparing Early Bird, the worlds first commercial communications satellite, for simulated vacuum tests at Hughes Aircraft Company, Los Angeles, USA

Cosmonaut Titov, Vostok 2, 1961
Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000), preparing to be launched into space on the Vostok 2 spacecraft, on 6th August 1961. Titov was the second person to orbit the Earth after Gagarin

Cosmonauts in space clothing
Cosmonauts in soviet space underclothing. Vladimir Dzhnibekov and Victor Savinykh, Soyuz T-13 cosmonauts in their space underwear at the Gagarin Training Centre in June 1985

Space dog. Soviet researchers examining space dog Veterok (meaning " little wind" ) in its spacesuit following its return from space

Astronaut on Mars with US flag, artwork
Astronaut on Mars. Artwork of an astronaut on Mars standing next to a US flag. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide and surface temperatures are well below freezing

Cosmonaut Charles Simonyi, space tourist
Cosmonaut Charles Simonyi (born 1948) at the Gagarin Cosmonauts Training Centre in Star Town, just outside Moscow, Russia

Helen Sharman, British astronaut. Helen Sharman was the first Briton to go into space. She was selected for the mission by Project Juno, a private British space programme, out of 13, 000 applicants

Cosmonaut Pavel Popovich, 1962
Pavel Popovich (born 1930), Ukrainian cosmonaut onboard Vostok 4, August 12 1962. During his life, Popovich cumulatively spent over 19 days in space. Vostok 4 was his first flight

Vladimir Komarov, Soviet cosmonaut

John Glenns Mercury spacesuit on display at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC. Glenn was the first American to reach Earth orbit, in the Mercury MA-6 capsule, on 20 February 1962

Russian spacesuit interior
Interior view of access door of a Russian Orlan spacesuit on display at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC. To don the suit

Russian Orlan spacesuit on display at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC

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

Helen Sharmans spacesuit on display at the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK. Sharman was the first UK citizen in space

Cosmonaut spacesuit gloves
Pressure Suit Gloves, type Sokol, of one of the most experienced Soviet and now Russian Cosmonauts, Alexander Kaleri. These gloves were formed only for his hands

Americans on the moon, artwork
In 1972 Gene Cernan was the last man to leave the Moon. In the early years of the 21. century it seemed to be clear that the USA would fly to the Moon again

Soviet spaceflight exhibition, 1970
Soviet spaceflight exhibition. Self-contained backpack life-support system on display at a Soviet spaceflight exhibition. This display is part of the space (Kosmos)

Russian Orlan M spacesuit
Russian spacesuit. A Russian Orlan M spacesuit seen held in a special display rig (red). This was the standard Russian spacesuit from 1988-2009

Soyuz TMA-14 crew before launch
Space tourist. The Soyuz TMA-14 rocket seen at launch. TMA-14 was launched on 26 March 2009. Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka and astronaut Michael Barratt were the Expedition 19 crew on the International

Gherman Titov, Soviet postcard. Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000) was the second person to orbit the Earth. Launched in the Vostok 2 spacecraft

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

USA-China exploration of Mars, artwork
USA-China exploration of Mars. Artwork of a future Mars mission, showing US and Chinese astronauts examining a rock on the Martian surface at sunrise, next to a flag marking this as Expedition 21

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

Spacewalk, artwork
Spacewalk. Artwork of an astronaut leaving their spacecraft for a spacewalk, or extra vehicular activity (EVA). The Moon is in the background

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

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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.