Space Mission Collection

Space-Sputnik Ii-Laika
Picture from the Soviet daily Pravda dated 13 November 1957 of the dog Laika, the first living creature ever sent in space, onboard Sputnik II

Saturns rings, Cassini image. The rings consist of particles of nearly pure water ice and meteoric dust and span almost 300, 000 kilometres

Ariane, space rocket

Illustration of US space rocket Saturn 5, second stage, mid-air

Space-Sputnik Ii-Laika
Picture from the Soviet daily Pravda dated 13 November 1957 of the dog Laika, the first living creature ever sent in space, onboard Sputnik II

Space-Sputnik I
Picture of the worlds first artificial satellite Sputnik I, launched by the Soviet Union from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, 04 October 1957. / AFP PHOTO / TASS / -

Launch Of Prospero
The satellite Prospero X-3 is launched from the RaF test range in Woomera, South Australia, by a British Black Arrow carrier rocket, 28th October 1971

Space-Us-Apollo 1
Picture dated January 1967 of the Apollo 1 spacecraft, in Cap Canaveral, Florida. The crew of Apollo 1 command module, in which Virgil I. Grissom, Edward H. White II, and Roger B

US Astronaut Edward H. White II carrying out external tasks during third orbit of Gemini-Titan 4 flight. CREDIT: NASA

Space-Sputnik I-Pravda
(FILES) Picture dated 06 October 1957 shows the frontpage of the Sovietic newspaper Pravda after the launch of worlds first satellite Sputnik I

Sputnik I
October 1957: Sputnik I, the first Russian satellite to enter space, displayed on a stand shortly before its launch on October 4, 1957. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Martian sand dunes, satellite image
Martian sand dunes. Coloured satellite image of north polar sand dunes blown into crescent shapes by the wind. The dunes are covered by carbon dioxide frost except dark-coloured patches where

Illustration of Apollo 11 journey from Earth to Moon

Usa-Space-Apollo
Picture taken in August 1971 of US astronaut David Scott walking on the moon next to the lunar vehicle during the Apollo 15 lunar mission. / AFP PHOTO / STF

Us-Moon-Farside-lunar
This 1968 NASA file image shows a view of the far side of lunar surface as taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking southward from high altitude across the Southern Sea

Illustration of two men in Apollo 11 control room

Space-Astronaut-Shepard
The crew of the aircraft carrier U.S.S Lake Champlain watches US astronaut Alan Shepards splash down in the Atlantic Ocean aboard the Mercury capsule on May 5, 1961

Buzz Aldrin on the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin on the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Reflected in Aldrins visor are Neil Armstrong taking the photograph, the US flag, and the Eagle

The crew of the Apollo 15 Mission at the Manned Spacecraft Centre, Houston, Texas, 1971. Artist: NASA
The crew of the Apollo 15 lunar mission at the Manned Spacecraft Centre, Houston, Texas, 1971. From left to right: David R. Scott (mission commander), Alfred M

Gemini 10 splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 10 splashdown, 1966. The Command Module of the Gemini 10 spacecraft splashes down into the sea after re-entry

Gemini 5 capsule hoisted onboard recovery ship, 1965. Creator: NASA
Gemini 5 capsule hoisted onboard recovery ship, 1965. The Gemini 5 spacecraft is brought aboard the recovery ship, U.S.S. Lake Champlain after a successful splashdown at the end of its mission

Gemini 12 descends for splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 12 descends for splashdown, 1966. As a helicopter hovers above, the Gemini 12 spacecraft with parachute open descends to the Atlantic with astronauts Jim Lovell

Gemini 9 crew waves to the Wasp, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 9 crew waves to the Wasp, 1966. Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Eugene A. Cernan sit with their Gemini spacecraft with hatches open while awaiting the arrival of the recovery ship U.S.S. Wasp

Gemini 9A splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 9A splashdown, 1966. Splashdown of Gemini 9A carrying astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at 9:00 a.m. June 6, 1966

Cooper and Conrad on deck, 1965. Creator: NASA
Cooper and Conrad on deck, 1965. American astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. (right) and Charles Conrad Jr. on board recovery aircraft carrier U.S.S

Gemini VIII splashdown, Armstrong and Scott with hatches open, March 16, 1966. Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott sit with their spacecraft while awaiting the arrival of the recovery

Gemini 10 launch, Cape Kennedy, Florida, USA, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 10 launch, Cape Kennedy, Florida, USA, 1966. A time-lapse photograph shows the configuration of Pad 19 up until the launch of Gemini 10. On board the spacecraft are John W

Fuel Cell, Gemini, Cutaway, ca. 1965. Creator: General Electric Company
This fuel cell is a cutaway version of the electric-power generating device used on the two-astronaut Gemini spacecraft during ten missions in 1965-66

Paraglider Research Vehicle (Paresev) 1-A, Gemini, 1960s. Creator: NASA
From 1962 to 1964, NASA used the Paresev to develop the technology for landing the two-man Gemini capsule on land, instead of parachuting into the ocean, as had been done in Project Mercury

All Aboard for the Moon!. 1881. Creator: Unknown
" All Aboard for the Moon!". 1881. From " St. Nicholas: Volume VIII. Part I. November 1880, to May 1881". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1881]

Buzz Aldrin carries out an experiment on the lunar surface, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Edwin " Buzz" Aldrin (b1930)

Buzz Aldrin by the Lunar Module on the surface of the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Edwin " Buzz" Aldrin (b1930) walking on the Moon

Buzz Aldrin by the leg of the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin by the leg of the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, standing by the footpad of the Lunar Module

Buzz Aldrin sets up the seismic experiment, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin sets up the seismic experiment, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle

Buzz Aldrin descends from the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin descends from the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Edwin " Buzz" Aldrin (b1930) descends the steps of the Lunar Module ladder to walk on the Moon

Launch of Gemini-Titan 2, Cape Kennedy Air Force Station, Florida, USA, 19 January 1965. Gemini-Titan 2 (or GT-2) was the second spaceflight of NASAs Project Gemini

Earth from space - the Indian Ocean off Australia seen from Gemini 11, September 1966. Gemini 11 was the ninth manned spaceflight mission of NASAs Project Gemini

Earth from space - eye of a storm seen from Gemini 5, 1965. Creator: NASA
Earth from space - eye of a storm seen from Gemini 5, 1965

Solid rocket booster separates, first Space Shuttle flight, 12 April 1981. Creator: NASA
Solid rocket booster separates, first Space Shuttle flight, 12 April 1981. STS-1 (Space Transportation System-1) was the first mission of Orbiter Columbia

A NASA Mercury-Atlas Module, c1960s. Artist: NASA
A NASA Mercury-Atlas Module, c1960s

A futuristic view of living in space, c1970s. Artist: NASA
A futuristic view of living in space, c1970s

Inside a futuristic space station, c1970s. Artist: NASA
Inside a futuristic space station, c1970s

The crew of Apollo 8 in front of a simulator, 1968. Artist: NASA
The crew of Apollo 8 in front of a simulator, 1968. From left to right: James A. Lovell, Jr (Command Module pilot); William A. Anders (Lunar Module pilot) and Frank F. Borman, II (mission commander)

An astronaut inside a NASA Command Module, 1970s. Artist: NASA
An astronaut inside a NASA Command Module, 1970s

Alfred M. Worden (b1932) during the Apollo 15 lunar mission, 1971. Artist: NASA
Alfred M. Worden (b1932) during the Apollo 15 lunar mission, 5th August 1971

The Apollo 15 lunar mission insignia, 1971. Artist: NASA
The Apollo 15 lunar mission insignia, 1971

Apollo 15 on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 1971. Artist: NASA
Apollo 15 on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 13th July 1971

The lift off of Apollo 15, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 1971. Artist: NASA
The lift off of Apollo 15, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 26th July 1971

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"Exploring the Final Frontier: A Journey through Space Missions" In 1957, Sputnik II carried Laika, the first living being to orbit Earth, paving the way for future space exploration. The mesmerizing Cassini image of Saturn's rings reveals the breathtaking beauty and mysteries of our celestial neighbor. Witness an awe-inspiring illustration of the mighty US space rocket Saturn V's second stage soaring mid-air during a historic mission. Reflecting on history, Sputnik I marked humanity's first step into space, forever changing our perspective on what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. Prospero took flight in a remarkable launch that showcased mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and advancement in outer space exploration. Laika became an icon as she bravely embarked on her journey aboard Sputnik II, capturing hearts worldwide with her pioneering spirit. Tragedy struck during Apollo 1 when three brave astronauts lost their lives while pushing boundaries and preparing for future lunar missions. Pravda reported extensively on the groundbreaking achievements of Sputnik I, igniting a global fascination with Soviet advancements in space technology. Witness US astronaut Edward H. White II performing daring external tasks during his extravehicular activity (EVA), showcasing human adaptability in zero gravity conditions. From its humble beginnings to monumental triumphs like Apollo 11's iconic journey from Earth to Moon – witness an incredible illustration depicting this historic feat.