Canaveral Collection

Boeing SM-80 Minuteman ICBM is launched on a test flight from Cape Canaveral on 19 May 1961. The rocket had to be destroyed after it veered off course following second stage ignition

Chrysler Jupiter-C sounding rocket at Cape Canaveral on 8 August 1957 prior to the third and final sub-orbital test of a re-entry nose cone

Capt Leroy Cooper, right, with Admiral Hills and Joachi?
Capt Leroy Cooper, right, with Admiral Hills and Joachim Kuettner at Cape Canaveral after witnessing the launch of a Mercury capsule carrying a chimpanzee on top of a Redstone launcher

Malcolm Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn in front ?
Malcolm Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn in front of a Mercury space capsule at Cape Canaveral after Glenn was named as the astronaut to make the first US orbital flight

First Day Cover Commemorating the Moon Landing on July 20, 1969. Armstrong walked on the surface on July 21. Date: 1969

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing the NASA Disting?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and a Project Mercury lapel pin, during a news conference at Cape Canaveral, the day after his sub-orbital flight

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom steps down from the van ?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom steps down from the van at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves hangar, Cape Canaveral
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves the hangar at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom receives the NASA Distin?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom receives the NASA Distinguished Service Medal from James E. Webb, NASA Administrator, right, during a news conference at Cape Canaveral

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom enters his Mercury space?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom enters his Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7, at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves his quarters at C?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves his quarters at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather, 21 July 1961. Date: 1961

USA, Florida, Port Canaveral. Sunrise over the Atlantic Date: 22-01-2021

Alan Shepard Jr walks to Redstone launcher - Cape Canaveral
Alan Shepard Jr walks towards the Redstone launcher at Cape Canaveral prior to his successful 302mile suborbital lob on 5 May 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom beside his Mercury space?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom beside his Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7, at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom approaches his Redstone ?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom approaches his Redstone rocket at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom is raised in a lift to t?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom is raised in a lift to the Mercury capsule at the top of the Redstone rocket at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather

Chrysler Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) launched on a test flight from Cape Canaveral on 27 February 1959. Date: 1959

Sea chart of part of the east coast of the United States USA, print maker: Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen I, 1684 - 1799

North America, USA, Florida, Canaveral National Seashore, Silver Sands, sunrise

Florida, fishing along the Canaveral National Seashore

North America, USA, Florida, Cape Canaveral. A rocket launch at the John F. Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral

Ham - a 37-pound chimpanzee - Americas first astronaut
Ham - a 37-pound chimpanzee - became Americas first astronaut when he was launched from Cape Canaveral aboard the Mercury-Redstone (MR-2) suborbital flight on 31 January 1961

An ICBM test launch - Air Force Missile Test Centre
A test launch from the Air Force Missile Test Centre at Cape Canaveral of a Convair Atlas ICBM

A Convair Atlas B or C ICBM at the Air Force Missile Test Centre at Cape Canaveral. October 1958. Date: 1958

Test launch of a Convair SM-65 Atlas A ICBM
Sequence of photos of a succseeful test launch from the Air Force Missile Test Centre at Cape Canaveral of a Convair SM-65 Atlas A ICBM. 10 January 1958. Date: 1958

North American Navaho surface-to-surface missile is launched from Cape Canaveral. 1 March 1958. Poor quality photo. Date: 1958

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"Canaveral: A Historic Launch Pad of Space Exploration" From the Boeing SM-80 Minuteman ICBM to the Chrysler Jupiter-C sounding rocket, it has witnessed countless awe-inspiring launches that have shaped our understanding of space. As the Air Force Missile Test Centre conducted an ICBM test launch, the world held its breath in anticipation. In another remarkable feat, a Convair SM-65 Atlas A ICBM soared into the sky, pushing boundaries and paving the way for future missions. The presence of Capt Leroy Cooper alongside Admiral Hills and Joachi? exemplifies the collaborative efforts behind these groundbreaking endeavors. The image featuring Malcolm Scott Carpenter and John Glenn captures their unwavering determination as they stand proudly at Cape Canaveral. Their pioneering spirit would soon lead them to become part of history as they embarked on their extraordinary journey towards space exploration. A significant moment etched in time is commemorated by a First Day Cover celebrating the monumental Moon Landing on July 20, 1969. This achievement symbolized mankind's ability to reach new heights and ignited dreams of further cosmic conquests. Amongst those who dared to venture beyond Earth's atmosphere was Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom. His NASA Distinguished Service Medal showcased his exceptional contributions to space exploration while donning his iconic spacesuit with pride. As Gus Grissom stepped down from the van, readying himself for yet another mission, he embodied bravery and resilience. With each step he took towards his Mercury spacecraft, he carried humanity's hopes and aspirations on his shoulders. Leaving his quarters at Canaveral, Gus Grissom embraced uncertainty with courage unmatched by many. He understood that every launch brought us closer to unraveling mysteries beyond our planet's confines - a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity.