Sergei Korolev Collection

Sergei Korolev, 1961
Sergei Korolev (1907-1966), pioneering Soviet rocket scientist, during the launch of Vostok 1, the first manned space mission, in April 1961

Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and rocket engineer Sergey Korolyov, 1961. Pictured at Baikonur Cosmodrome, USSR. Korolyov (1907-1966)

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

First Soviet cosmonaut squad, 1961
First Soviet cosmonaut squad, in Sochi, Russia, in May 1961. This photograph was taken soon after the worlds first successful orbital flight, by Yuri Gagarin

Artwork of Korolev rocket glider C016 / 7639
Rocket glider. Artwork showing the construction of a Soviet RP-318 rocket-powered glider. This was based on the SK-9 designed by Sergei Korolev (1907-66) and was built in 1936

Artwork of Korolev rocket glider C016 / 7640
Rocket glider. Artwork showing the construction of a Soviet RP-318 rocket-powered glider. This was based on the SK-9 designed by Sergei Korolev (1907-66) and was built in 1936

Sputnik-type capsule in Baikonur museum
Sputnik-type capsule, designed to carry animals into space, in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan. Photos show Sergei Korolev in July 1954 with a dog that flew on a suborbital rocket

Tereshkova and Korolyov C014 / 0749
Tereshkova and Korolyov. Soviet cosmonaut and first woman in space, Valentina Vladimironva Tereshkova (b.1937) talking to the Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer Sergey Pavlovich Korolyov

Soviet scientists. Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer Sergey Pavlovich Korolyov (1907-1966, second from left) with other Soviet scientists studying reactive movement

Sergey Korolyov, Soviet rocket engineer C013 / 4873
Sergey Korolyov (1907-1966). Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer Sergey Pavlovich Korolyov speaking before the launch of a Voskhod spacecraft

Early Soviet rocket research, 1933. This is the first Soviet mixed-fuel rocket launch. The rocket, GIRD 09, was launched on 17 August 1933, in the Nakhabino forests, near Moscow, Russia

Soviet rocket scientists
Sergei Korolev (1907-1966), pioneering Soviet rocket scientist, with other scientists from GIRD, the Moscow Group for Reactive Motion. Korolev is far left

Sergei Korolev, Soviet rocket scientist
Sergei Korolev (1907-1966), pioneering Soviet rocket scientist (left). Also seen are glider designer S.N. Lyushin (centre) and pilot Artseulov (right)

First Soviet rocket-powered aircraft
Structure of RP-318, the first Soviet jet glider designed by Sergey Korolyov

Aircraft designed by Sergei Korolev
An aircraft model designed by Academician Sergei Korolyov (1907-1966), Chief Constructor of the first battle and space rockets, artificial Earth satellites, manned space ships

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Sergei Korolev, a prominent Soviet rocket scientist, played a pivotal role in shaping the future of space exploration. In 1961, he made history by successfully launching Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin into orbit, marking the first human journey into outer space. Collaborating closely with Gagarin and other cosmonauts, Korolev's expertise as a rocket engineer was instrumental in achieving this groundbreaking feat. During his career, Korolev worked tirelessly alongside fellow Soviet rocket scientists to push the boundaries of aerospace technology. His contributions were not limited to manned missions; he also spearheaded various projects involving unmanned spacecraft and satellites. One such achievement was the launch of Sputnik-type capsules that are now displayed at Baikonur museum as testaments to his ingenuity. Korolev's passion for innovation extended beyond conventional rockets too. He even designed an extraordinary glider known as the Korolev rocket glider C016 / 7639 and C016 / 7640 - captivating artworks that showcase his visionary ideas for alternative modes of transportation within Earth's atmosphere. His brilliance did not go unnoticed within the scientific community either. As evident from photographs capturing moments like Tereshkova and Korolyov together (C014 / 0749), it is clear that his influence extended far beyond engineering circles. Sergei Korolev will forever be remembered as one of the most influential figures in space exploration history. His dedication to advancing scientific knowledge paved the way for countless achievements in astronautics while inspiring generations of aspiring scientists worldwide.