Suborbital Collection

The first American in space, Commander Alan B. Shepard ?
The first American in space, Commander Alan B. Shepard Jr, is greeted by his daughter, Juliana, 9, on his return home in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on 9 May 1961

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

Alan Shepard Jr lies on his back in a tilting chair dur?
Alan Shepard Jr lies on his back in a tilting chair during final pre-launch checks at hangars Area, on 5 May 1961, shortly before his successful 302mile suborbital lob. Date: 1961

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

SpaceLiner transport, artwork C016 / 6384
SpaceLiner transport. Artwork of the suborbital, hypersonic passenger transport being studied by the SART (Space Launcher Systems Analysis) group at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)

SpaceLiner transport, artwork C016 / 6385
SpaceLiner transport. Artwork of the suborbital, hypersonic passenger transport being studied by the SART (Space Launcher Systems Analysis) group at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)

Wild Fire private spacecraft, art
Wild Fire Mk VI spacecraft separating above the Earth, computer artwork. This spacecraft, part of the Golden PalaceSpace Program Powered by the da Vinci Project

SpaceShipOne in museum
SpaceShipOne, the winner of the Ansari X-Prize competiion (to fly into space on a suborbital trajectory) on display at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC

Venus Express launch, artwork

Venus Express departing Earth, artwork

ARD re-entry, artwork

ARD test flight sequence, artwork

Satellite launch sequence diagram. This sequence shows a telecommunications satellite being launched from the equator into geostationary orbit (yellow circle)

Ariane 5 launch of Envisat, artwork. This Ariane 5 rockets two solid-fuel booster rockets have just separated from the main stage. The rockets fairing (upper right) contains the Envisat satellite

Head and neck anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human neck and head

Head vascular anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human neck and head

SpaceShipOne, artwork
SpaceShipOne. Computer artwork of the privately-funded SpaceShipOne craft orbiting the Earth with its mothership, White Knight, below. SpaceShipOne was designed by the US company Scaled Composites

SpaceShipOne re-entry, artwork
SpaceShipOne re-entry. Computer artwork of the privately-funded SpaceShipOne craft in the pivoted wing configuration that allows it to re-enter the Earths atmosphere from orbit

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"Suborbital: Exploring the Boundaries of Space and Beyond" In the vast realm of space exploration, suborbital missions have played a crucial role in pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. It all began with Commander Alan B. Shepard Jr. , who became the first American to venture into space. With unwavering determination, he walked towards the Redstone launcher at Cape Canaveral, ready to embark on an extraordinary journey. As Alan Shepard Jr. Lay on his back in a tilting chair during launch preparations, anticipation filled the air. The world held its breath as he soared through Earth's atmosphere, paving the way for future astronauts to follow in his footsteps. But humans were not alone in these daring exploits. Meet Ham - a 37-pound chimpanzee - America's first astronaut. This brave primate proved that living creatures could withstand and adapt to the extreme conditions beyond our planet. The concept travel has evolved over time, giving rise to innovative designs like the SpaceLiner transport depicted in artwork C016 / 6384 and C016 / 6385. These futuristic vessels promise swift journeys between continents, revolutionizing long-distance travel as we know it. Looking back at history, we find ourselves marveling at artifacts such as V-2 rocket missiles displayed at Peenemunde Museum (C014 / 4721). These relics serve as reminders of humanity's relentless pursuit of scientific progress amidst challenging times. Fast forward to more recent events; Whittman Field hosted Experimental Aircraft Association's Air Venture in Wisconsin during 2009—an awe-inspiring gathering where aviation enthusiasts celebrated human ingenuity and technological advancements. SpaceShipOne made headlines with its remarkable re-entry capabilities—a testament to mankind's ability to conquer new frontiers while ensuring safe returns from outer space.