Launchpad Collection

Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

New DeSoto Car and Apollo Rocket, 1960 (lithograph)
2622306 New DeSoto Car and Apollo Rocket, 1960 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage brochure for a new DeSoto car)

Atlas-Agena rocket launch for Gemini 8. The Atlas booster was used to propel the Gemini Agena target vehicle (GATV) into space at 15:00 UTC on 16th March 1966

Space shuttle

Telstar 1 satellite launch, 1962 C016 / 8897
Telstar 1 satellite launch. A Thor-Delta 316 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, on 10th July 1962. On board the rocket was the Telstar 1 satellite

Soyuz 15 rocket on launchpad
Soyuz 15. A rocket carrying the Soyuz-15 capsule on its launchpad. Soyuz-15 was launched on 26 August 1974 to take Gennadi Sarafinov and Lev Dyomin to the orbiting Salyut 3 space station

Launch of the Zarya module for ISS
Space Station. Launch of the Zarya module, the first element of the International Space Station, on a Proton rocket on 20 November 1998

Ares I-X test rocket launch. View of NASAs Ares I-X test rocket being launched from Launch Complex 39B of the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, on 28th October 2009

Voskhod-2 rocket on launchpad
Voskhod-2. The rocket carrying the Voskhod-2 spacecraft sitting on tis launchpad. Voskhod-2 was launched on 18 March 1965, carrying cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Pavel Belyayev

Soyuz TMA-21 Gagarin on launchpad
Soyuz TMA-1 on launchpad. The Soyuz FG launcher carrying the TMA-21 spacecraft seen on its launchpad. The craft was named Gagarin in honour of the first man to fly in space

Juno spacecraft launch C016 / 3062
Juno spacecraft launch. NASAs Juno spacecraft being launched onboard an Atlas V rocket. Juno was launched on 5th August 2011, on a five-year flight to Jupiter

Proton-M rocket before launch C013 / 9296
Proton-M rocket before launch. Russian Proton-M rocket before its launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, to put the Dutch NSS-14 (SES-4) telecommunications satellite into orbit

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From the historic launch of Vostok 1 to the awe-inspiring Space Shuttle missions, the launchpad has witnessed countless moments that defined our journey into space. 🚀✨ In 1960, as a New DeSoto Car and Apollo Rocket stood side by side on the launchpad, anticipation filled the air for what would become a giant leap for mankind. The lithograph capturing this iconic scene serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of exploration. The Atlas-Agena rocket soared high into the sky during Gemini 8's mission, showcasing the power and precision required for space travel. It was a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Telstar 1 satellite's launch in 1962 marked an extraordinary milestone in communication technology. As it embarked on its journey through space, it paved the way for global connectivity that we now take for granted. The Soyuz 15 rocket poised on the launchpad symbolizes Russia's commitment to pushing boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere. Its successful liftoff carried dreams and aspirations towards new frontiers. As we look back at history, we cannot forget witnessing Zarya module being launched into orbit – an essential step towards constructing the International Space Station (ISS). This monumental event united nations under one common goal: exploring outer space together. The Ares I-X test rocket took flight with thunderous force, demonstrating NASA's dedication to advancing our understanding of deep-space exploration. It served as a stepping stone towards future endeavors yet to come. Voskhod-2 rocket standing tall on its designated platform reminds us of Alexey Leonov’s courageous first-ever spacewalk in history. From this very spot, he ventured out into unknown territory, leaving his mark among stars. And who can overlook Soyuz TMA-21 Gagarin proudly positioned on its launching pad? Named after Yuri Gagarin himself –the pioneer who opened up possibilities beyond Earth's boundaries– it symbolizes the continuation of his legacy.