Astronaut Collection (page 10)

Russian rocket engineer Sergey Korolyov with cosmonauts, Crimea, USSR, c1960. Korolyov (1907-1966) was the leading Soviet rocket engineer

Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut, 1960s. Gagarin (1934-1968) became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Russian cosmonaut, 1961. Czech postage stamp commemorating Gagarins (1934-1968) flight in Vostok, 12 April 1961, the first manned space flight

Astronaut on Shuttle mission 41-C, 1984. Shuttle astronaut with Solar Maximum Satellite in the hold of the Space Shuttle Challenger

Space Shuttle Astronaut on EVA, 1980s
Space Shuttle astronauts on EVA, 1980s. Two astronauts are shown during Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) in the open cargo bay of Shuttle

Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin with the Lunar Rover, August 1971
Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin, with the Lunar Rover with Mount Hadley in the background, August 1971. The Lunar Rover, which enabled the Apollo astronauts to travel further across the moon

Space Shuttle Orbiter mounted on top of a Boeing 747 carrier aircraft, 1977. The Shuttle Orbiter is often transported this way from landing site to launch site

Space Shuttle Columbia on Earth, 1980s. Rear of Columbia, at Kennedy Space Centre, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, showing Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSME)

The Mercury Seven astronauts, 1959. A group photo in spacesuits of the seven test pilots chosen in April 1959 to participate in Project Mercury, NASAs manned space project

Astronaut on EVA from the Space Shuttle Atlantis, 1985. Astronaut Woody Spring is shown during Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) from Shuttle Atlantis attached to the robot arm

Apollo 16 astronaut Thomas Mattingly in spacesuit, 1971, pictured with the mission badge. Mattingly flew as the Command and Service Module pilot with astronauts, David Scott and John Young

Armstrong and Aldrin unfurl the US flag on the moon, 1969. Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing mission, was launched on 16 July 1969 and Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became the first

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

False colour photograph of the sun and the moon, c1970s. Taken from the Skylab space station. Skylab was launched on 14 May 1973 and was Americas first manned orbiting space station

The earth from space, 1968. This picture was probably taken by the Apollo 8 astronauts during the first lunar orbital mission over Christmas 1968

Front side of the moon, 22 July 1969
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John Glenn and crew, June 1998. Seated are Curtis L Brown and Steven W Lindsey. Standing, from the left are Scott F Parazynski and Steven K Robinson, Chiaki Mukai, Pedro Duque and John H Glenn

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

Monument to Yuri Gagarin, mid 20th century
Monument to the astronaut Yuri Gagarin, who came from Uzbekistan, mid 20th century

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

Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo ll mission commander, at the modular equipment storage assembly (MESA) of the Lunar Module Eagle on the historic first extravehicular activity (EVA)

Eagle lunar module, Apollo moon landing, 1969
Illustration showing a cross section of the Apollo 11 lunar module, named Eagle, used by American astronauts Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin for the first ever manned moon landing on 20 July 1969

Astronaut exploring the remains of an ancient alien civilization
A humanoid archeologist astronaut exploring the remains of an ancient alien civilization

An astronaut explorer comes across familiar structures on an alien landscape
On a world many light years from Earth, the lone figure of an astronaut explorer comes across the familiar structures of pyramids, a sphinx

A human astronaut making contact with a reptoid alien on the surface of Mars

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US Astronaut Edwin " Buzz" Aldrin is shown walking near the Lunar Module 20 July 1969 during the Apollo 11 space mission. US President George W

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Picture dated January 1962 showing US astronaut John Glenn being evacuated from the Mercury capsule Friendship 7 by helicopter during a sea-landing simulation before his space flight in which he

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Plaque left on the moon by the first visitors
The metal plaque left on the surface of the moon in July 1969 by the first human visitors to the Earths sole satellite. It bears the signatures of astronauts Armstrong, Edwin Buzz Aldrin

Moon landing, 21 July 1969. Composite image depicting US astronaut Neil Armstrong (born 1930) descending the ladder of NASAs Apollo 11 lunar module (LM-5 Eagle)

Astronaut footprint on the Moon. Computer artwork recreating a photograph of boot imprints left by astronauts on the Moon

Astronaut walking on the Moon. Computer artwork of an astronauts feet on the Moon. A total of twelve US astronauts have walked on the Moon as part of NASAs Apollo missions

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"Exploring the Final Frontier: A Journey with Astronauts" Apollo 17 astronaut, Eugene Cernan, etches his footprints on the Moon's surface, leaving an indelible mark in history. The iconic image of Buzz Aldrin standing on the moon during Apollo 11 mission captures Neil Armstrong and Eagle reflected in his visor - a testament to human achievement. Alan Bean's presence on the Moon showcases the bravery and determination of astronauts who ventured into uncharted territories for scientific exploration. An awe-inspiring sight: an astronaut gazes at Earth from the lunar surface, reminding us of our fragile existence amidst vast cosmic wonders. Alexei Leonov's groundbreaking spacewalk in 1965 paved the way for future extravehicular activities and expanded humanity's reach beyond Earth's boundaries. Project Mercury 7 brought together a group of courageous individuals who defied gravity to become pioneers in space travel, forever changing our perspective of what is possible. Yuri Gagarin became a symbol of Soviet achievements as he embarked on mankind's first journey into outer space, inspiring generations to dream big and reach for the stars. Even during mundane moments like waiting in line for food, Gus Grissom exemplified dedication and resilience as he prepared himself mentally and physically for space missions. Eugene Cernan becomes one of only twelve humans to set foot on the Moon during Apollo 17 mission - a testament to mankind's insatiable curiosity about worlds beyond our own. Chesley Bonestell's imaginative illustration depicts a futuristic Mars expedition preparing its return flight home - fueling dreams that would later become reality through perseverance and innovation. Bonus: Miranda reveals its mysterious beauty with a gigantic scarp captured by Uranus' moon - showcasing how even celestial bodies within our own solar system hold secrets yet to be fully discovered by intrepid explorers.