Space Flight Collection (#24)

Space junk, conceptual artwork. Large number of satellites orbiting the Earth, representing the hazards of space junk (also called space debris)

Lovers floating in zero gravity, artwork. Pop-art style illustration showing a man and woman embracing in zero gravity within a spacecraft

Ariane 5 rocket. 8 meter high model of the Ariane 5 rocket, an expendable (single use) launch system. It was designed to place space probes

Young Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut

Cadet Yuri Gagarin Yuri Gagarin as a cadet
Yuri Gagarin as a cadet. Gagarin (1934-1968) was a cadet of the Orenburg Higher Military Aviation School, Russia. He later became a soviet cosmonaut

Gagarin post-flight tour, Bulgaria, 1961
Gagarin post-flight tour, Bulgaria. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) holding in his hands a dove presented to him by Bulgarian Young Pioneers. The dove is an international symbol of peace

Rocket travel parody, 1909. Four German soldiers acting out a comic scene, riding a rocket or large artillery shell equipped with a horses head

International Space Station
Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). Part of the Earth and the docked Progress 22 spacecraft (upper left) can be seen in this view from a window of the ISS

Space Shuttle model, wind tunnel test
Space Shuttle model being used in a wind tunnel test. The model (centre) is magnetically suspended in the transparent hexagonal test section of the MIT-NASA Langley 6-inch Magnetic Suspension Balance

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"Exploring the Final Frontier: A Journey through Space Flight" Laika, the brave space dog, sends a postcard from her celestial adventure, reminding us of the pioneers who paved the way for human exploration. Witnessing a breathtaking sunrise in space through Leonov's eyes, capturing the ethereal beauty that awaits beyond our planet's atmosphere. Apollo 8 gifts humanity with an awe-inspiring sight: Earthrise over Moon - a photograph that forever changes our perspective on our home planet and its place in the vast cosmos. An artist's rendition of Earthrise becomes an iconic symbol of hope and unity as we realize how interconnected we truly are amidst this vast universe. Gazing down at Earth from above the Black Sea, Leonov experiences firsthand both wonder and humility as he contemplates our tiny blue dot floating in infinite darkness. The determined spirit of Apollo 17 astronaut echoes across time as they leave their footprints on lunar soil – a testament to mankind's indomitable will to explore uncharted territories. In 2008, International Space Station becomes a beacon of collaboration and scientific progress where astronauts from various nations work together towards unraveling mysteries beyond our world. Rewinding back to history-making moments, we celebrate America's first manned space flight in 1961 – marking a giant leap forward for human ambition and technological prowess. Astronaut Alan Bean immortalizes his presence on the Moon through his remarkable photographs; each frame tells tales of dreams turned into reality against all odds. As astronauts capture images of Earth from afar during their lunar missions, these snapshots serve as poignant reminders that despite borders or divisions below, we share one fragile home among billions of stars scattered across galaxies far away. Alexei Leonov etches his name into history books by becoming humanity's first-ever spacewalker in 1965 – paving new paths for future explorers and pushing the boundaries of human potential.