Space Program Collection

Tupolev and Chelomei, Moscow, 1980
Alexei Andreyevich Tupolev (1925-2001, left), Soviet aircraft designer, and Vladimir Nikolayevich Chelomei (1914-1984, right), Soviet rocket engineer

Soviet space program propaganda poster, 1959

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)

Surface of Venus and probe, artwork
Surface of Venus and balloon probe, artwork. The surface of Venus is the hottest planetary surface in the solar system, with temperatures of nearly 500 degrees Celsius

Saturn V rocket, computer artwork
Saturn V rocket. Computer artwork of a Saturn V rocket that was used by NASA to launch Apollo and Skylab missions. Saturn V was a disposable design, each rocket being used only once

Soviet space probe venera 5 or 6 being prepared for its launch in january 1969, this is a still from the film the storming of venus, produced by e

The interior of the salyut 1 space station with the hatchway leading to the soyuz 11 spacecraft, june 1971

Laika, the first dog in space, in the sputnik 2 capsule

The RSS Rollback to the final mission of Endeavour STS-134 at Cape Canaveral, Florida

Nikita khrushchev with soviet cosmonauts gagarin, popov, and tereshkova on the rostrum of lenins tomb in red square, moscow, ussr, june 22, 1963

Cosmonaut yuri gagarin examining an instrument, 1965

Diagram of the soviet space probe venera 1 which was launched towards venus on february 12, 1961

The descent capsule of the soviet space probe venera 5 or 6 being lowered into an installation for testing heat resistance, 1968, this is a still from the film the storming of venus, produced by e

Soviet scientist with two dogs that are being used for research of space travel, 1966

Soviet space probe venera 5 or 6 being tested in a pressure chamber, 1968, this is a still from the film the storming of venus, produced by e

Parachute for soviet space probe venera 5 or 6 being tested in a wind tunnel, this is a still from the film the storming of venus, produced by e

Soviet cosmonaut vladimir komarov undergoing testing for his role as back-up man for pavel popovich, 1962

A rocket bearing the soviet space probe venera 5 or 6 prior to its launch in january 1969, this is a still from the film the storming of venus, produced by e

The orlan-dma semi-hard spacesuit with the umk device, 1990

Descent capsule of soviet space probe venera 4 in the last stages of preparation before its flight, still from a film entitled hello venus!

Soviet satellite sputnik 3 at the space exchange, 1966

Soviet cosmonaut vladimir komarov preparing for his flight as part of the soyuz 1 mission, 1967

Soviet cosmonaut alexander viktorenko training in the hydro-laboratory of the gagarin training center for the soyuz tm-8 mission, 1988

Soviet scientists examining a dog as a part of their research of space travel, 1966

Cosmonaut yuri gagarin undergoing a medical exam prior to his space flight, 1961

Cosmonaut yuri gagarin inside the vostok 1 space capsule just prior to his flight, 1961

A soviet cosmonaut training in the hydro-laboratory of the gagarin training center, 1989

Antenna arrays for tracking the soviet space probes venera 5 and 6, 1969, this is a still from the film the storming of venus, produced by e

Soviet moon rover lunokhod 2 at the time of testing

Two dogs that are being trained for space flight, ussr, 1960s

Cosmonaut yuri gagarin shaking hands with rocket designer korolev (right) at baikonur, just before his flight into space, april 1961

A model of soyuz 11 docked with the salyut 1 space station, 1971

Soviet cosmonauts andrian nikolayev and vitali sevastyanov during the soyuz 9 mission, 1970

A soyuz space craft, seen from a salyut space station, docking

Soviet space probe venera 5 or 6 launched in january 1969, this is a still from the film the storming of venus, produced by e, kuzis at the tsentrnauchfilm central scientific film studio

The crew of the soviet space mission soyuz 14 (l to r) commander pavel popovich and engineer yuri artyukhin during traing at the gagarin cosmonaut training center, july 1974

Soviet cosmonaut viktor afanasyev about to start an eva simulation at the gagarin training center in preparation for the soyuz tm-11 mission, 1989

Cosmonaut valentina tereshkova outside of the vostok 6 space capsule after landing, june 1963

Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for STS-123 mission to the International Space Station. John F. Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. March 11, 2008

VAB building at sunrise, Cape Canaveral, KSC, Titusville, Florida

The final mission of Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134 on Pad 39A at Cape Canaveral, Florida

Osprey adult landing in nest by the Vehicle Assembly Building, (VAB) at Cape Canaveral, Titusvile, Florida

Cosmonaut spacesuit gloves
Pressure Suit Gloves, type Sokol, of one of the most experienced Soviet and now Russian Cosmonauts, Alexander Kaleri. These gloves were formed only for his hands

Americans on the moon, artwork
In 1972 Gene Cernan was the last man to leave the Moon. In the early years of the 21. century it seemed to be clear that the USA would fly to the Moon again

In-orbit medical report. Medical report used in the Soviet space programme: first in 1976 by cosmonaut Vyacheslav Zudov on the Soyuz 23 mission

Moon rocket launch, 1950s artwork
Moon rocket launch. Artwork published in Germany in the 1950s, showing the launch of a rocket on a journey to the Moon, a feat that would be achieved in 1969

Soviet deep space communications centre. Large radio antennae of the Russian Academy of Sciences used to receive radio signals from the Venera 4 space probe

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"Exploring the Cosmos: A Journey through Space Programs" Step back in time to Moscow, 1980, as Tupolev and Chelomei revolutionized the space program with their groundbreaking innovations. Witness history unfold as the iconic Space Shuttle Endeavour embarks on its STS-123 mission to dock at the International Space Station, pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of outer space. Fast forward to a bittersweet moment on Pad 39A at Cape Canaveral, where we bid farewell to the remarkable Space Shuttle Endeavour during its final mission, STS-134. The legacy of this incredible spacecraft will forever be etched in our hearts. Immerse yourself in Soviet propaganda posters that encapsulate the fervor and ambition of their space program. Marvel at a lithograph showcasing both a New DeSoto Car and Apollo Rocket from 1960 – a testament to mankind's determination for progress. Delve into artistic renditions depicting the enigmatic surface of Venus alongside an intrepid probe. Lose yourself in computer artwork capturing the sheer magnitude and power of Saturn V rocket – a symbol of human ingenuity reaching for the stars. Join us as key NASA leaders take center stage in a live news conference broadcasted on NASA TV. Listen attentively as they discuss the profound significance of recent successful missions, highlighting humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's atmosphere. Embark on an immersive journey through panoramic views meticulously created from Apollo sites. These awe-inspiring images serve not only to familiarize various Constellation projects with reality but also provide invaluable insights for presentations to NASA management. In this captivating exploration into space programs past and present, we celebrate humanity's insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our planet’s confines. From historic milestones like Tupolev and Chelomei's contributions to modern marvels such as Endeavour’s voyages or breathtaking lunar panoramas – each chapter reveals new facets of our collective quest to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos.