Crewed Collection

Delta mission to the ISS, artwork
Delta mission to the International Space Station (ISS) over the Netherlands, artwork. This mission (April 2004) included Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers and a variety of European science experiments

German WWII ramjet engine blueprint. This design, for the propulsor ramjet engine to be mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

Apollo 16 lunar rover, artwork
Apollo 16 lunar rover. Artwork of the US astronaut John Watts Young (born 1930) driving a lunar rover on a performance test run on the Moons surface

Apollo lunar rover, artwork. Two Apollo astronauts in a lunar rover, exploring on the Moon. Their lunar landing module is at upper left

German WWII ramjet bomber blueprint. This design, for a propulsor ramjet engine mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

ATV boosting the ISS, artwork
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV, lower left) boosting the International Space Station (ISS), artwork. An ATV is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply

Douglas DC-1 NR223Y of Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA) Flown by TWA as a flying laboratory and for occasional scheduled passenger flights

Penlee lifeboat, Mabel Alice, off Penzance, Cornwall
Penlee lifeboat, Mabel Alice, travelling at speed off the coast of Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

RNLI lifeboat crew, St Ives, Cornwall, just returned from a rescue mission. Includes Tommy Cocking, coxswain (second from left). Date: circa 1980s

St Cybi lifeboat, Civil Service No. 9, a Barnett-class lifeboat, funded by the Civil Service lifeboat fund

Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts to Newlyn, Cornwall
Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts and their passengers to Newlyn, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Naval torpedo bombers, 1920s
Naval torpedo bombers in echelon (diagonal formation) at Hawaii in the Pacific. These bombers are late-production models of the Douglas DT-2, from the Douglas Aircraft Company

Salyut 7 space station in orbit, 1980s C016 / 6372
Salyut 7 space station in orbit. This Soviet space station was in orbit for nearly nine years from its launch on 19 April 1982

Apollo 16 exploration of the Moon, 1972 C018 / 3553
Apollo 16 exploration of the Moon. Panoramic image of the landing site of Apollo 16, the fifth and penultimate mission of the US Apollo space program

Soyuz manned spacecraft interior, Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Soyuz rocket in park in Baikonur
Soyuz rocket on display in a park in Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Soyuz manned spacecraft control panel in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Soyuz capsule escape rocket
Soyuz rocket showing capsule escape rocket on display in Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Soyuz manned spacecraft in museum
Soyuz manned spacecraft in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan, with control panel

Russian space shuttle Buran at Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Tail of Russian space shuttle Buran at Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Dragon capsule interior. Photographed at LA Space Expo 2012

Lynx spaceplane mock-up C014 / 9305
Lynx spaceplane mock-up. Photographed at LA Space Expo 2012

SpaceX Dragon capsule. Photographed at LA Space Expo 2012

Bigelow space station model. Photographed at LA Space Expo 2012

Lunar space elevator moon base, artwork
Lunar space elevator moon base. Artwork of a future lunar space elevator at its base on the near side of the Moon. The support facilities include a loading machine (yellow, with cargo boxes)

Lunar space elevator ascent, artwork
Lunar space elevator ascent. Artwork of a future lunar space elevator ascending from its base on the Moon. It is around 50 metres long, with a central solar-powered climber mechanism (solar panels)

Lunar space elevator and train, artwork
Lunar space elevator and train. Artwork comparing the sizes of a future lunar space elevator (top) and a train locomotive with two box cars. The lunar space elevator is around 50 metres long

Air balloon of the brothers Jacques-ɴienne and
Air balloon of the brothers Jacques-ɴ ienne and

STS-116 launch, Space Shuttle Discovery
STS-116 launch. Space Shuttle Discovery launching from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, at 20:47 local time on 9 December 2006, on mission STS-116 to the International Space Station (ISS)

ERA robotic arm of the ISS, artwork

Columbus module of the ISS, artwork

Columbus ISS module delivery, artwork

ATV docked to the ISS, artwork

International Space Station, artwork

ATV, Apollo and Progress modules

ATV approaching the ISS, artwork
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV, top) approaching the International Space Station (ISS), artwork. This is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the ISS

Columbus ISS module, stereo image
Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS), cutaway stereo artwork. This module, provided by the European Space Agency

Hermes space shuttle, artwork. This proposed European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was intended to perform a role similar to that of NASAs Space Shuttle

ATV boosting the ISS, stereo image
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV, lower left) boosting the International Space Station (ISS), stereo artwork. This unmanned resupply vehicle is used by the European Space Agency to supply

Spacecraft escape system, artwork
Spacecraft escape system. Computer artwork showing a Launch Escape System (LES). An LES is a top-mounted rocket connected to the crew module of a manned spacecraft

Shenzhou 5 spaceflight, artwork
Shenzhou 5 spaceflight. Artwork of the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft orbiting the Earth. This was the first human spaceflight mission flown by the Peoples Republic of China (PRC)

German WWII ramjet bomber in flight. This is a Dornier Do 217 heavy bomber with a ramjet propulsor mounted on top of its fuselage

German WWII ramjet bomber in flight. This is a Dornier Do 217 heavy bomber with a ramjet propulsor mounted on top of its fuselage

Natter manned rocket, World War II
Natter manned rocket. This is a German Bachem Ba 349 (Natter) rocket aircraft, captured by the US Army towards the end of World War II

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

Endeavour shuttle launch, mission STS-126. Space Shuttle Endeavour launching from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

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"Crewed: Exploring the Depths of Human Endeavor" Embarking on a Delta mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the crewed spacecraft soars towards new frontiers, carrying dreams and aspirations beyond Earth's boundaries. Amidst the vastness of space, artistry flourishes as brushstrokes capture the ethereal beauty of this celestial endeavor. A masterpiece is born, blending imagination with reality. Yet, history reminds us that bravery knows no bounds. The Penlee Lifeboat Disaster echoes through time, honoring those who selflessly risked their lives to save others amidst treacherous waters off Cornwall's coast. In another era, blueprints reveal secrets from German WWII ramjet engines and bombers - technological marvels that once held immense power but now serve as reminders of humanity's capacity for innovation in times of conflict. The Apollo 16 lunar rover emerges from dusty landscapes on our moon's surface; an artwork immortalizes its tire tracks as symbols of human exploration and scientific triumph. Further back in time, we witness the birth of another lunar rover during Apollo missions - a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and desire to unravel mysteries beyond our home planet. Once again tracing history’s footsteps, German WWII ramjet bombers blueprint resurfaces – a stark reminder that progress can be harnessed for both creation and destruction. Meanwhile, an artistic portrayal captures the awe-inspiring moment when ATV boosts ISS into higher orbits – symbolizing international collaboration in pushing boundaries further than ever before. Shenzhou 5 spaceflight takes center stage in yet another artwork; it represents China’s remarkable achievement in sending humans into space – a testament to their dedication towards exploring uncharted territories above our skies. Closer to home shores lies Penzance where Mabel Alice sets sail - embodying courage personified by RNLI lifeboat crews who navigate treacherous seas with unwavering determination to rescue those in need.