Launch Collection (#2)

Space shuttle Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft off Kennedy Space Centers Launch Pad 39A and into orbit

Sputnik 1 launch. Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite, being launched by an R-7 Semyorka rocket from Tyuratam military range (now Baikonur Cosmodrome), Kazakhstan, on 4 October 1957

Bumper V-2 Launch
The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950

Nuns in Boat
A group of nuns in the launch from the Christo Rey. When the floating church goes inland the sisters go ashore to administer help and advice

Tyrrell 009 Launch
L-R: Ken Tyrrell (GBR) Tyrrell Team Owner, with the 1979 Tyrrell driver line-up: Jean-Pierre Jarier (FRA) and Didier Pironi (FRA) with the new ground effect Tyrrell 009

Launch of the Vickers Airship R80 at Barrow, Walney Isla?
Launch of the Vickers Airship R80 at Barrow, Walney Island, UK with a Man Standing on Top of the Roof

The Launch. Conor, William 1881-1968

Princess Flying Boat
19th August 1952: Holidaymakers at Cowe, Isle of Wight, watching the launching of a 140 ton Saunders-Roe Princess flying boat prior to flight trials

Launching of the War Glory at Chepstow The vessel taking the water 21 April 1920

A Douglas F4D-1 Skyray and a Douglas A4D Skyhawk launch from USS Independence

Launch of the Apollo 8 spacecraft from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photograph, 1968
APOLLO 8: LAUNCH, 1968. Launch of the Apollo 8 spacecraft from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photograph, 1968

The Summer Car of the River: Motor-launching on the Thames
An illustration by C.E. Turner depicting the fashion for motor-boats or motor-launches during the 1920s among the upper classes

Launch of the City of Dublin Life-Boat at the Custom-House Quay, Dublin (engraving)
1610912 Launch of the City of Dublin Life-Boat at the Custom-House Quay, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The naming ceremony of the new Barry Dock lifeboat the Arthur and Blanche Harris, was performed on Saturday afternoon at Barry Docks by Lady Traherne, the wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan

Press launch of "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Press launch of " Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" the eighth studio album by The Beatles May 1967. Pictured at house in 24 Chapel Street. Belgravia London May 1967

USA, South Dakota, Philip, Minuteman II ICBM missile launch site, Delta-09

Launch of the Olympic at Belfast, 20Th October 1910 - a view of the launch of the leviathan Olympic with men standing at the stern. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Launching of V2 rocket bombs by G. H. Davis
The launching of V2 rocket bombs during the Second World War: an official photograph and its explanation. On the left: a scene at Peenemunde, birthplace of the V2

Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Kennedy Space Center
September 9, 2006 - The Space Shuttle Atlantis and its crew lift off from Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

A shooter signals the launch of an F / A-18 Super Hornet
Persian Gulf, February 7, 2008 - A shooter on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, gives the signal for an F/A-18E Super Hornet to launch off ship

Smoke envelops the Delta II rocket
Cape Canaveral, Florida - Smoke envelops the Delta II rocket with the Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST, aboard as it launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Shamrock IV Launching 1914
May 1914: Launching Shamrock IV, Britains challenge for the Americas Cup Yacht Race, at Portsmouth. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

Sete, France - The Harbour and Town
Sete, France, in the Herault department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France - a lovely view of the Harbour and the town. Date: circa 1910s

Sputnik I prior to its launch on 9 October 1957. Date: 1957

Martin TM-61C Matador immediately prior to launch from its zero-length launcher

Air Scouts learning to glide
Two Scouts sit in a Slingsby T.21 while another Scout connects it to a cable prior to launch at the first Air Scout Gliding Course at Lasham. An Avro York G-ANTK can also be seen in the background

Casablanca, Morocco - Maritime Station
Casablanca, Morocco - Embarkation at the Maritime Station Date: circa 1910s

Scout hot air balloon
A group of Scouts preparing to fly their hot air balloon, adorned with the Scout Association Fleur-de-lis emblem, at Gilwell Park. 1976

Art of space shuttle exploration
Planetary exploration. Computer artwork depicting the space shuttle being launched to explore the planets of our solar system. The planets are not drawn to scale

Pembroke Dock with royal yacht, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of Pembroke Dock with the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. This was the third royal yacht to bear this name -- it was built in Pembroke Dock and launched in 1899

Loading a V1 Rocket
Loading a V1 rocket into the launch pad. Use of these rockets accelerated after the start of the Second World War

Launch - Cromer Lifeboat
The return of the Cromer lifeboat after assisting a crippled trawler to port

Renault R26 Launch
Helmet of Fernando Alonso (ESP), Renault. Renault R26 Launch, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Tuesday 31 January 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Simtek Grand Prix Launch
L-R: David Brabham (AUS), Nick Wirth (GBR) Simtek Technical Director and Jack Brabham (AUS) with the new Simtek Ford S941 that will compete in the 1994 Formula One season

Lotus Elite Launch
Lotus Elite, 1962

Launch of HMS Nelson at Govan, near Glasgow (engraving)
1602601 Launch of HMS Nelson at Govan, near Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of HMS Nelson at Govan, near Glasgow)

The America Cup Challenger, Launch of "Shamrock II"at Dumbarton, 20 April (b / w photo)
1593608 The America Cup Challenger, Launch of " Shamrock II" at Dumbarton, 20 April (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Composite Ship-Building at Sunderland (engraving)
2812200 Composite Ship-Building at Sunderland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Composite Ship-Building at Sunderland)

The Launch of the Great Western in 1837, 1919 (oil on canvas)
2830977 The Launch of the Great Western in 1837, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Parsons, Arthur Wilde (1854-1931); 256.5x195.6 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The launching of the RMS Mauretania, 28th July 1938 (b / w photo)
STC255818 The launching of the RMS Mauretania, 28th July 1938 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The second RMS Mauretania)

Built in a Belfast Shipyard - The launching of the Edinburgh Castle, a fine ship built recently for the South African run and launched by Princess Margaret, c1948

Launch of Shamrock V
The Shamrock V yacht, commissioned by Sir Thomas Lipton to contest the Americas Cup, is launched at Gosport, Hampshire following the naming ceremony by Lady Shaftesbury Date: 14 April 1930

Bleriot-Voisin float glider shortly after launch on the Sein
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Metropolitan Police launch on the River Thames
A Metropolitan Police launch on the River Thames, with Tower Bridge in the background

The launch of the lifeboat - Appledore, Devon. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Finsbury Park Boaters
The first large pleasure boat launch on the lake at Finsbury Park, north London, England

A1 Grand Prix Launch: Brian Menell partner of A1 Grand Prix and a high profile South African businessman
Brian Menell (RSA) partner of A1 Grand Prix and a high profile South African businessman. A1 Grand Prix Launch, Cafe de Paris, London, England, 30 September 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Williams FW24 Launch, Silverstone, England, 25 January 2002
Juan Pablo Montoya (COL) Williams Williams FW24 Launch, Silverstone, England, 25 January 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

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"Unleashing the Power: A Spectacular Display of Racing Ferraris at the Ferrari Factory Launch" Witness the awe-inspiring sight as a collection of racing Ferraris, including the iconic Ferrari 156 Sharknose, take center stage outside the prestigious Ferrari factory. This momentous launch showcases not only the beauty and craftsmanship of these legendary cars but also signifies a new era in automotive excellence. "The Majesty Sets Sail: The Unforgettable Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary" Step back in time to September 1934 when Clydebank witnessed an extraordinary event - the grand launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary. As this magnificent ocean liner gracefully glided into water, it marked a milestone in maritime history, symbolizing luxury, innovation, and British engineering prowess. "A Symbol of Naval Supremacy: Witnessing HMS Ark Royal's Majestic Launch in Birkenhead" In 1937, Birkenhead bore witness to an unforgettable spectacle as HMS Ark Royal was launched into existence. With its sheer size and formidable presence on display during this historic event, it became evident that this aircraft carrier would soon dominate naval operations with unrivaled power and precision. "Pioneering New Frontiers: Celebrating America's First Manned Space Flight" The year was 1961 when humanity took its first steps towards conquering space with Alan Shepard's groundbreaking mission aboard Freedom As his spacecraft soared skyward from Cape Canaveral, Florida, hope and excitement filled hearts worldwide – marking a pivotal moment for space exploration. "In Remembrance: Honoring LUSITANIA's Fateful Journey" Reflect upon history's tragic tale as we remember LUSITANIA – once hailed as one of Britain's most luxurious passenger liners before meeting her untimely demise during World War I. Though her launch evoked dreams of opulent voyages across vast oceans; today we honor those who perished aboard her ill-fated journey. "Embarking on Scientific Endeavors.