Capsule Collection

First US manned space flight, 1961. Redstone rocket launching the Freedom 7 capsule into space on 5th May 1961. This mission (Mercury-Redstone 3)

Mosquito in Dominican amber
A mosquito in trapped and preserved in Dominican amber. Lower Miocene about 20 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule. Figure 90

Moss capsule (Homalothecium sericeum) SEM
Moss spore capsule. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of the open mouth of a capsule (spore case) of a the moss Homalothecium sericeum

An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. Ominous clouds form in the distance while his scorched capsule is nearby

SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS C016 / 4214
SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the Dragon cargo capsule from SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies)

Quercus in amber
A male oak tree flower in Baltic amber with a length of 3.7 mm and dating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule page 29 figure 86

View of passenger pod capsule, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the River Thames from the London Eye at dusk, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Evening primrose oil capsules. Oil from the evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) contains the anti-inflammatory fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA)

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

Richard Branson and co-pilot Per Lindstrand pictured in Southern Japan, hoping to make the 6200 mile trip to America in two days in a balloon. This is the pairs third attempt at the crossing

Yuri Gagarin in capsule
First manned space flight. Cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-68) photographed inside the capsule of the Vostok 1 spacecraft. Gagarin made the first manned space flight on 12 April 1961

Anatomy of adrenal gland, cross section

Eva Baumgartner watching her son Felix
Eva Baumgartner watching her son, Felix Baumgartner, jumping from his capsule at an altitude of 39, 045 meters. During the jump Felix was in freefall for four minutes and twenty seconds

Cunard Line, QE2 - celebration album in slip case cover
Cunard Line, Isle of Man Post Office QE2 Farewell Season Celebration. Limited edition 156 of 189 QE2 Farewell Season Celebration large 14.5 x 14 inches album in slip case cover

Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037 (msn 10915, 51-8037), at Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, for display at the Air Force Museum, with Boeing KB-50J 49-0389

Piccard's Gondola
Gondola used by Professor Auguste Antoine Piccard (1884-1962) and Max Cosyns (1906-1998) for the second ascent into the Sratosphere on August 18, 1932

Colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae with and without bubble capsule, 1906 (litho)
3501899 Colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae with and without bubble capsule, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Apollo 11 Recovery Area, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 11 Recovery Area, 1969. Pararescueman Lt. Clancy Hatleberg closes the Apollo 11 spacecraft hatch as astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, Jr

Shepard hoisted from Mercury capsule, 1961. Creator: NASA
Shepard hoisted from Mercury capsule, 1961. A U.S. Marine helicopter recovery team hoists astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. from his Mercury spacecraft after a successful flight

Cooper and Faith 7 recovery, 1963. Creator: NASA
Cooper and Faith 7 recovery, 1963. US Navy divers install a stabilizing flotation collar around Gordon Coopers Mercury space capsule nicknamed " Faith 7" shortly after splashdown

Gordon Cooper and capsule on deck, Pacific Ocean, 1963. Creator: NASA
Gordon Cooper and capsule on deck, Pacific Ocean, 1963. Recovery personnel bring the Mercury space capsule " Faith 7" onboard the recovery ship U.S.S

Friendship 7, February 20, 1962. Creator: NASA
Friendship 7, February 20, Florida, USA, 1962. At 9:47 am EST, astronaut John Glenn launched from Cape Canaverals Launch Complex 14 to become the first American to orbit the Earth

Navy frogmen swim to spacecraft to begin retrieval, Pacific Ocean, 1963. Creator: NASA
Navy frogmen swim to spacecraft to begin retrieval, Pacific Ocean, 1963. U.S. Navy frogman, deployed from the hovering helicopter, swims next to the spacecraft and makes contact with astronaut L

Apollo 11 Crew in Raft before Recovery, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 11 Crew in Raft before Recovery, 1969. The Apollo 11 crew await pickup by a helicopter from the USS Hornet, prime recovery ship for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission

Capsule, Mercury, MA-6, 1962. Creator: McDonnell Aircraft Corp
In this historic capsule, John H. Glenn Jr. became the first American to orbit the Earth. Glenns flight was the third manned mission of Project Mercury

Capsule, Mercury #15B, ca. 1963. Creator: McDonnell Aircraft Corp
This Mercury capsule, number 15B, is one of two left showing the complete one-man spacecraft in its orbital configuration

Gondola, Breitling Orbiter 3, 1990s. Creator: Cameron Balloons
Basic structure is yellow and orange with the inscription, Breitling Orbiter 3. Upper structure houses burners and equipment

Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037
(ex United States Air Force) - Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037 (msn 10915, 51-8037), at Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, for display at the Air Force Museum, with Boeing KB-50J 49-0389

Section of human kidney (litho)
6013564 Section of human kidney (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of human kidney)

Page 196. Ricinus communis, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670553 Page 196. Ricinus communis, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

The kidney, showing the arteries and veins of the organ (engraving)
2799336 The kidney, showing the arteries and veins of the organ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kidney, showing the arteries and veins of the organ)

Koelpinia Linearis. 1929 (photogravure)
2560243 Koelpinia Linearis. 1929 (photogravure) by Blossfeldt, Karl (1865-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Blossfeldt (1865 - 1932) was a German photographer, sculptor, teacher

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The supervisor
Thierry Dufour

Phantasmagorical
Thierry Dufour

The road from all dangers
Thierry Dufour

The Mercury capsule "Friendship 7"in which astronaut John Glenn became
The Mercury capsule " Friendship 7" in which astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth on February 20th 1962, 15th May 1962

Richard Branson Virgin boss and Per Lindstrand seen here in Japan preparing to attempt the first crossing of the Pacific by Hot Air Balloon. December 1990

The London eye and Houses of Parliament London England
England, London, The London Eye and Houses of Parliament

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"From the First US Manned Space Flight to Ancient Amber: The Versatility of Capsules" In 1961, a tiny capsule carried humanity's dreams as it embarked on the first US manned space flight. Encased in Dominican amber, a minuscule mosquito trapped for eternity within its golden capsule tells tales of ancient life. Among fields of dried opium poppies, capsules hold the essence of tranquility and pain relief. Stranded on a barren planet, an astronaut surveys his situation from within his solitary capsule – hope flickering amidst desolation. Underneath a microscope's lens, the intricate beauty of a moss capsule (Homalothecium sericeum) is revealed through SEM imaging. At the International Space Station (ISS), the SpaceX Dragon capsule stands tall – symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit of exploration and discovery. Preserved in amber, Quercus leaves encapsulate moments frozen in time - whispers from ancient forests echoing through millennia. From high above London's iconic landmarks, glimpse into passenger pod capsules as they offer breathtaking views of Big Ben and the River Thames at dusk. Evening primrose oil capsules harness nature's healing powers to promote wellness and balance within our bodies. Through captivating artwork depicting kidneys enclosed within protective capsules, we are reminded of their vital role in maintaining human health and vitality. Celebrating maritime history, Cunard Line presents QE2 - an exquisite album encased in a slip case cover that captures timeless memories aboard this legendary ship. Amidst clouds and blue skies soar Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037 aircrafts - robust metal capsules defying gravity with grace and power. In various forms throughout history – be it spacecraft or natural wonders preserved in amber – "capsules" encapsulate stories that transcend time itself.