Space Technology Collection

Apollo control panel. This is the main control panel from the Apollo command modules. Photographed at the National Air and Space Museum, Dulles, Washington DC, USA

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

The Hubble Space Telescope orbiting the Earth, c1990s. Launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was designed to see seven times further into space than had been possible before

The two crews of the joint US / USSR ASTP docking in Earth orbit mission
The two crews of the joint US/USSR ASTP docking in Earth orbit mission. CREDIT: NASA

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

Saturn V rocket tank. This is the second stage propellant tank for a Saturn V rocket. This rocket was used to launch the Apollo and Skylab spacecraft

Apollo command module hatch. This hatch was redesigned after the Apollo 1 preflight test fire, to make it easier to open. The fire killed all 3 crew members on board

Apollo guidance computer memory. This is a test circuit of the read-only memory (ROM) from the Apollo guidance computer (AGC)

Skylab propellant tanks
Propellant tanks on Skylab Orbital Workshop flight model space station in National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC

Cables and pipework on Skylab space station in National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC. Note coating of thick dust on some cables

Skylab space station
Skylab Orbital Workshop flight model space station in National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC

Mission to Mars, artwork
Mission to Mars. Computer artwork of a manned Orion crew exploration vehicle (lower left) approaching its mission rocket in orbit around Earth

Space exploration, artwork
Space exploration. Computer artwork of a mining spacecraft approaching an asteroid in Earths orbit

Lunar shuttle landing, artwork
Lunar shuttle landing. Computer artwork of a dedicated lunar shuttle descending toward a manned outpost on the Moons southern hemisphere, with the Earth seen in the background

Mars cycler spacecraft, artwork
Mars cycler spacecraft. Artwork of two astronauts in manned manoeuvring units on a spacewalk as their cycler spacecraft nears Earth

Lunar tug leaving Earth, artwork
Lunar tug leaving Earth. Computer artwork showing a lunar tug with an attached lunar lander propelling itself into a larger Earth orbit that will enable it to intercept the moon in about three days

Mars cargo capsule, artwork
Mars cargo capsule. Computer artwork of an automated cargo capsule (lower right) beginning its one-way journey from a Mars cycler (upper left) to the surface of Mars (upper right)

Lunar cycler at apogee, artwork
Lunar cycler at apogee. Computer artwork of a Lunar cycler (centre) at its furthest orbital point (apogee) from the Earth (upper right)

Lunar cycler approaching Earth, artwork
Lunar cycler approaching Earth. Computer artwork of a Lunar cycler (centre) rounding the south pole of the Earth near perigee, its closest approach to the Earth

Moon base, artwork
Moon base. Computer artwork of a radio astronomer stationed in a base near the Moons South Pole holding a flower sent as a gift from home. The Earth can be seen through the window

Moon exploration, artwork
Moon exploration. Computer artwork of lunar prospectors preparing a remote-controlled rover for exploring and drilling into the moons surface in search of exploitable resources

Moon lander, artwork
Moon lander. Computer artwork of a lunar module landing on the Moon with the Earth in the background

Globalstar satellite preparation
Globalstar communications satellite launch preparation at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. These four satellites are being loaded onto the Soyuz-Frigate rocket ready to be launched into low earth

Space shuttle main engines. Also seen are the reaction control system thruster pod (white with black circles), the rudder and speed brake (top centre)

NASA vehicle assembly building. This building was built in the 1960s to assemble Saturn V rockets for the Apollo programme and now stores the space shuttle fleet

NASA vehicle assembly building. This building was built in the 1960s to assemble Saturn V rockets for the Apollo programme and now stores the space shuttle fleet

Project Mercury spacesuit. Astronaut Virgil Gus Grissoms spacesuit from the Mercury 4 flight. This is a US Navy Mark IV high-altitude pressure suit with an outer shell of aluminium-coated nylon

Satellite dish and Hanbit Tower, Daejeon
Satellite dish at the Expo 1993 site in Daejeon, South Korea, with the Hanbit Tower behind. Taken during the International Astronautical Congress space exhibition in October 2009

Hanbit Tower and Korean rocket, Daejeon
Daejeons Hanbit Tower and South Korean KSLV-1 rocket model at the International Astronautical Congress space exhibition in October 2009

Satellite dishes, Daejeon, South Korea
Satellite dishes at the Expo 1993 site in Daejeon, South Korea, at the International Astronautical Congress space exhibition in October 2009

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"Exploring the Final Frontier: Unveiling the Marvels of Space Technology" Witness the intricate Apollo control panel, a testament to human ingenuity and precision. US Astronaut Edward H. White II fearlessly carries out external tasks, pushing boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere. Behold the majestic Hubble Space Telescope gracefully orbiting our planet, capturing breathtaking images of distant galaxies in the 1990s. The historic joint mission between US and USSR brings two crews together in Earth's orbit during ASTP docking, fostering international cooperation among space explorers. In 1984, US Astronaut Bruce McCandless embarks on an awe-inspiring spacewalk, defying gravity with his jet-propelled backpack. Gaze upon the colossal Saturn V rocket tank that propelled humanity towards lunar exploration during the Apollo missions. Step through history as you peek into an Apollo command module hatch - a gateway for brave astronauts venturing into space's unknown depths. Delve into the memory banks of an Apollo guidance computer; witness how cutting-edge technology guided humans to reach new celestial heights. Meet Kevin Grossman, project lead for GaLORE - Gaseous Lunar Oxygen from Regolith Electrolysis - paving the way for sustainable life support systems on future lunar missions. Engrossed attendees at USA Science and Engineering Festival listen intently as a NASA staff member unravels landing technology advancements crucial for safe returns from outer space. Space technology continues to captivate us with its innovation and limitless possibilities – propelling humanity towards a future where we unravel cosmic mysteries and expand our horizons beyond imagination.