Mission Collection (page 3)

USA, Arizona, Tucson, Sonoran Desert Museum. Male Costas hummingbird perched on twig. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Arizona, Sonoran Desert. San Xavier del Bac Mission. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Percival P66 Sea Prince C1, WF138, Royal Naval Communications aircraft delivered to the Naval Staff of the Joint Services Mission in Washington DC in July 1951

Ruins of Jesuit mission at Trinidad (La Santisima Trinidad de Parana), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Parana Plateau, Paraguay, South America

Details on pillars at ruins of mission at San Ignacio Mini, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Misiones, Argentina, South America

USA, North America, Texas
Texas, San Antonio, San Antonio Missions NHP, Misison San Jose Y San Miguel de Aguayo

American astronaut and politician. Pictured with the Friendship 7 space capsule shortly before Glenn became the first
JOHN GLENN, 1962. American astronaut and politician. Pictured with the Friendship 7 space capsule shortly before Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, Feb. 20, 1962

US exploration of Mars, artwork. Astronaut preparing to plant the flag of the United States of America (USA) on the Martian surface

APOLLO 12: ASTRONAUT carrying an experimental package

British Officers in Vladivostock 1919
Staff Officers of the British Military Mission to Siberia, at their headquarters in Vladivostock. The head of the military Mission, Major General Alfred Knox

JUNIPERO SERRA 1713-1784
JUNIPERO SERRA Franciscan missionary in California - founded the San Carlos Borromeo Mission at Carmel

Mission Espada, San Antonio Texas, United States of America, North America

Music school at the Jesuit Mission, San Jose de Chiquitos, Bolivia, South America

Catholic Missionaries
Catholic missionaries set out on their mission

Entrance to the dockyard, Portsmouth
Entrance to the dockyard at Portsmouth, where Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb (1909-1956) disappeared on 19 April 1956

MAPOON FEATURE
Shells are seen at Janie Creek near the main beach, and Eastern Gulf, in Mapoon, in far North Queensland, Western Cape York, Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AAP Image/Jono Searle)

The Children are Fonder of drawing than arithmetic (b/w photo)
8624732 The Children are Fonder of drawing than arithmetic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Children are Fonder of drawing than arithmetic)

The Girls Boarding School, Hong Kong (b/w photo)
8624731 The Girls Boarding School, Hong Kong (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girls Boarding School, Hong Kong)

Miss Moreton (in the centre) and Miss Livens (at end of back row) with the Peking Girls Boarding School (b/w photo)
8624729 Miss Moreton (in the centre) and Miss Livens (at end of back row) with the Peking Girls Boarding School (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Anglo-Chinese College, Tientsin (b/w photo)
8624725 The Anglo-Chinese College, Tientsin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-Chinese College, Tientsin)

The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson
7295686 The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson, 1798-99 (oil on canvas) by Smirke

A narrative of missionary enterprises in the South Sea Islands, c.1837 (paper)
7342410 A narrative of missionary enterprises in the South Sea Islands, c.1837 (paper) by Williams, John (19th century); 50.8x41.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The missionary ship Duff arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint)
7341673 The missionary ship Duff arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint) by Kronheim, Joseph Martin (1810-96); 18x25.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Chinese Emperor receives a Mission (litho)
8661057 The Chinese Emperor receives a Mission (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Emperor receives a Mission)

The Jubilee Hall, Malua, Samoa (b/w photo)
8624723 The Jubilee Hall, Malua, Samoa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jubilee Hall, Malua, Samoa)

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Sports at the Hankow High School, Central China (b/w photo)
8624728 Sports at the Hankow High School, Central China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sports at the Hankow High School, Central China)

Mr Goward's Students in the Gilbert Islands (b/w photo)
8624724 Mr Goward's Students in the Gilbert Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Goward's Students in the Gilbert Islands)

Photograph of the Athletic team of the London Missionary Society's Anglo-Chinese College
3521099 Photograph of the Athletic team of the London Missionary Society's Anglo-Chinese College; (add.info.: Photograph of the Athletic team of the London Missionary Society's Anglo-Chinese)

The SS Germanic, 1850
3478493 The SS Germanic, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the SS Germanic picking up members of the crew of the stricken ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Quarai Ruins, in New Mexico. Early 17th century Spanish Francisca (photo)
536195 Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Quarai Ruins, in New Mexico. Early 17th century Spanish Francisca (photo); (add.info)

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Quarai Ruins, in New Mexico. Early 17th century Spanish Francisca (photo)
536192 Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Quarai Ruins, in New Mexico. Early 17th century Spanish Francisca (photo); (add.info)

Missionary jesuite en Chine - Jesuit missionary in China - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs
FLO4723320 Missionary jesuite en Chine - Jesuit missionary in China - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

A Pastor holding a service on board a ship, 1850
3330759 A Pastor holding a service on board a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Pastor, from the London Water-side Mission, holding a service on board a ship)

Zapotec Indians converting to Christianity, Mexico, 16th century (woodcut)
3521794 Zapotec Indians converting to Christianity, Mexico, 16th century (woodcut); (add.info.: Spanish woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

Photograph of Chinese girls at a mission school
3521096 Photograph of Chinese girls at a mission school; (add.info.: Photograph of Chinese girls at a mission school. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pere Blanc
2418405 Pere Blanc; (add.info.: Religion. Roman Catholic Church. A french missionnary of the Cardinal Charles Lavigerie (White Father) in Africa., 1909.); Photo © CCI

Rassam And Members Of His Mission Being Put In Chains After Being Taken Prisoner By Tewodros Ii In Abyssinia In 1868
UIG5420651 Rassam And Members Of His Mission Being Put In Chains After Being Taken Prisoner By Tewodros Ii In Abyssinia In 1868. Hormuzd Rassam, 1826 To 1910

Play-Time at the Girls School, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar (b/w photo)
8624736 Play-Time at the Girls School, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play-Time at the Girls School, Fianarantsoa)

The Fall of The Alamo, March 6, 1836. From The History of Our Country, published 1905 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5419606 The Fall of The Alamo, March 6, 1836. From The History of Our Country, published 1905 ©UIG/Leemage

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Quarai Ruins, in New Mexico. Early 17th century Spanish Francisca (photo)
536190 Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Quarai Ruins, in New Mexico. Early 17th century Spanish Francisca (photo); (add.info)

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Quarai Ruins, in New Mexico. Early 17th century Spanish Francisca (photo)
536186 Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Quarai Ruins, in New Mexico. Early 17th century Spanish Francisca (photo); (add.info)

Early morning ground crew (b/w photo)
8649427 Early morning ground crew (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early morning ground crew. Illustration for The W.A.A.F)

Rescue dogs St. Bernard, with monks for a mission of grace, in the Alps. Coloured engraving, 19th century
NWI4955878 Rescue dogs St. Bernard, with monks for a mission of grace, in the Alps. Coloured engraving, 19th century.; (add.info.: Rescue dogs St)

DUMOULIN, Pedro (1808-1838). English Catholic missionary priest and a member of the Paris Foreign Missions Society
CUL4938697 DUMOULIN, Pedro (1808-1838). English Catholic missionary priest and a member of the Paris Foreign Missions Society. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium, August 1914, in defiance of the Hague Convention (litho)
3252884 The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium, August 1914, in defiance of the Hague Convention (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium)

El Rancho De Las Golondrinas, a living history museum of the 18th century Spanish colonial New Mexico. (photo)
536137 El Rancho De Las Golondrinas, a living history museum of the 18th century Spanish colonial New Mexico. (photo); (add.info.: South of Santa Fe)

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"Mission: A Journey Beyond Boundaries" Embarking on a mission is like sending a postcard from the unknown, just like Laika the space dog did. As we witness the sunrise in space through Leonov's eyes, our perspective of what lies beyond Earth expands. The iconic Earthrise photograph captures the fragility and beauty of our planet, reminding us that it is our duty to protect it. In "The Hope of the World, " Jesus embraces children, symbolizing a divine mission to spread love and compassion. Meanwhile, others embark on different missions - some driven by destruction in "Search And Destroy, " while Leonov's "Above the Black Sea" showcases bravery soaring above earthly boundaries. Astronauts leave their footprints on uncharted territories like Apollo 17 astronaut did on the Moon. Buzz Aldrin's reflection reveals not only his own journey but also humanity's collective achievement during Apollo We remember how Neil Armstrong took that giant leap for mankind. From the first US manned space flight in 1961 to soldiers navigating treacherous terrains during Vietnam War in 1966, missions have taken various forms throughout history. They remind us of both triumphs and challenges faced by humanity. Even amidst chaos and conflict, there are places where nature stands as a testament to resilience - Agua Volcano and Santa Catalina Arch serve as reminders that even landscapes can inspire missions within ourselves. Ultimately, every mission carries significance; whether exploring outer space or spreading kindness here on Earth, and is through these journeys that we discover new horizons within ourselves and forge connections with one another across time and place.