Program Collection (#9)

Soviet cosmonauts practice water landing procedure
Soviet cosmonauts practise a water landing during a training exercise

Jogging to lose weight
Exercising to lose weight. Conceptual artwork of a man jogging over countless diet books, representing the superiority of physical exercise over fad diets in maintaining good health

Apollo 17 astronauts. US astronauts Eugene Cernan and Dr Harrison Schmitt using their lunar rover to explore the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Military satellites firing lasers
Star wars. Computer artwork of two military satellites firing high energy lasers at an unidentified target. The target could be an enemy missile, a hostile establishment or military personnel

ASTP: Soyuz-19 cosmonauts Leonov & Kubasov
Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). Soviet cosmonauts Alexei Leonov (front) & Valeri Kubasov prior to the launch of their Soyuz-19 spacecraft on July 15, 1975

Apollo 16 astronauts. Original film strip showing three photographs taken by US astronauts on NASAs Apollo 16 mission to the Moon. Apollo 16 was the fifth Apollo mission to land on the Moon

SpaceLiner maglev rocket. Computer artwork of a hypothetical SpaceLiner 100 MagLev rocket launch- ing a satellite into orbit

Astronaut and Lunar Rover, Apollo 17
Astronaut and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), composite image. US astronaut and geologist Dr Harrison Schmitt exploring the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Nanniebots, conceptual image. Nanniebots guarding the door to a chatroom on the internet. Nanniebots are part of a software program called ChatNannies

Webspiders, conceptual artwork
Web spiders. Conceptual computer artwork of robotic spiders crawling over a web made of internet website pages. Web spiders, also known as web crawlers

Virus research, artwork
Virus research. Conceptual computer artwork representing research into viruses, showing a virus particle (lower left) and a computer screen displaying data on the virus

Television control room
MODEL RELEASED. Television control room. Conceptual composite image of a technician monitoring the output from a television station

Worm computer virus
Computer worms. Conceptual computer artwork of a globe and computer screens with worm shapes (red) representing computer worm programs

Computer viruses. Conceptual computer artwork of a computer virus, seen as a shape on the screens of several infected computers

Artwork of Hermes space shuttle orbiting Europe
Hermes space shuttle. Artists impression of Europes Hermes space shuttle in orbit over Europe. Hermes was cancelled in 1995

Mir space station construction, 1986
Mir space station construction, at the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Centre, Moscow, Russia. This Soviet space station was launched in stages, starting from February 1986

Kliper spacecraft interior
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Buran space shuttle and carrier, 1989
Buran space shuttle being transported by its Antonov An-225 carrier aircraft. The Buran space shuttle was a reusable Soviet spacecraft, similar in design to the Space Shuttles used by NASA

Kliper spacecraft rockets. Announced in 2004 as part of the Russian space program, the Kliper (also called Clipper) spacecraft has been designed to replace the Soyuz spacecraft

Mir space station orbiting the Earth. Mir was launched by the USSR in February 1986 and spent 15 years in orbit around the Earth, being used to carry out numerous scientific experiments

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Mir burning up. Computer artwork of the Russian space station Mir burning up as it re-enters the Earths atmosphere. After 15 years in orbit, its planned re-entry on March 23, 2001

Damage to the Mir space stations Spektr module
Mir space station damage. Damaged solar panels (at upper centre) attached to the Spektr module of the Russian Space Station Mir. Mir was struck by a Progress unmanned supply vessel on 25 June 1997

Cosmonaut in training tank at Star City, Russia
Cosmonaut training. Cosmonaut undergoing spacewalk (extravehicular activity, EVA) training by a mock- up of the Mir space station in a water tank at Star City (Zvezdny Gorodok), Russia

Soviet cosmonauts Vladimir Titov (left) and Alexander Serebrov (right) flank Muhammad Faris, the first Syrian cosmonaut. Faris flew aboard the Soyuz TM3 spacecraft

Soyuz spacecraft atop launch vehicle on launchpad
The Soyuz-24 spacecraft, atop its launch vehicle, on the launchpad at Baikonur Cosmodrome in central Asia. Photo by A. Pushkarev, Fotokhronika, TASS

Cosmonaut Valentin Lebedev during space walk
Soviet Cosmonaut Valentin Lebedev photographed during a space walk outside the Salyut 7 space station in 1984

Soviet Vostok spacecraft. This spacecraft carried Yuri Gagarin on the first manned spaceflight. It consists of a spherical descent module (upper left), that carries the cosmonaut through re-entry

Cosmonaut Savitskaya during 1st female space walk

Cosmonaut Titov, Vostok 2, 1961
Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000), preparing to be launched into space on the Vostok 2 spacecraft, on 6th August 1961. Titov was the second person to orbit the Earth after Gagarin

Soviet stamp for Vostok 2 mission, 1961
Postage stamp commemorating the Vostok 2 mission. Vostok 2 was a Soviet space mission, which carried cosmonaut German Titov (bottom left) into orbit around the Earth for 25 hours

Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov, 1961
Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000), in 1961, training in a module of the Vostok 2 spacecraft. Major Titov was the second person in orbit

Vostok 2 control centre, USSR, 1961
Vostok 2 control centre, USSR, on 6th August 1961, during Gherman Titovs spaceflight aboard the Vostok 2 spacecraft. Vostok 2 was a successful Soviet space mission

Soviet space food and heater, 1962
Soviet space food and heater. In-flight food heater (left) with food tubes (right), designed to be used in space by Soviet cosmonauts

Rocket launchpad, Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. This facility is used by the Russian Federal Space Agency for space launches. It was founded in June 1955 by the former Soviet Union

Space monkeys. Female researcher watching rhesus macaques during training for the Soviet-American Bion space programme. The monkeys are being made accustomed to having their movement restricted

Space dogs. Soviet researcher checking the space dogs Damka (meaning " little lady" ) and Kozyavka (" beauty", on right) in their space capsule

Space dog capsule. Model of Sputnik 2, the Soviet satellite capsule that carried Laika, the dog who became the first animal to go into orbit. Sputnik 2 was launched on 3 November 1957

Space dog. Soviet researchers examining space dog Veterok (meaning " little wind" ) in its spacesuit following its return from space

Igor Kurchatov, Soviet nuclear physicist
Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960), Soviet nuclear physicist. In the 1930s, Kurchatov supervised the construction of what was then the worlds largest cyclotron particle accelerator

Energia rocket preparation. Energia rocket being prepared in a workshop at the Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Energia rockets were built to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system

Soviet space dogs
The mongrels Veterok and Ugolek were launched in space from Korolevs 31st site (USSR) on February 22, 1966 aboard the Kosmos 110 biosatellite and stayed aloft 22 days

Chemical weapons disposal. View of part of a plant built to dispose of organophosphate nerve gas. Nerve gases of this kind were known as the V-series, the most famous being VX

Mercury-Atlas 6 launch. Launch of the Atlas LV-3B rocket carrying the Friendship 7 spacecraft of the Mercury 6 mission. Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6)

Biological computer, conceptual image
Biological computer. Conceptual image of chemicals, numbers and flashes of light, representing the workings of a computer based on organic or biological principles

Voskhod 2 spacecraft launch. Launch of the Soviet Voskhod 2 spacecraft carrying Pavel Belyaev and Alexei Leonov. Voskhod 2 was equipped with an inflatable airlock

Soyuz Soviet rocket carrying a Progress transporter. Soyuz was an expendable carrier rocket that was used by the Soviet Union to launch spacecraft as part of the Soyuz programme

Soviet monument to Yuri Gagarin
Soviet monument commemorating the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin on 12th April 1961. Gagarins flight lasted 108 minutes

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"Programs that Captivate: From Gunsmoke to the Moon Landing" Step back in time with iconic television series like Gunsmoke and The Honeymooners, where talented cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Dennis Weaver, Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, Art Carney, and Joyce Randolph brought unforgettable characters to life. These timeless programs captured the hearts of viewers around the world. While these shows entertained audiences on Earth, another kind was unfolding in space. Apollo 17 astronauts left their footprints on the Moon's surface—an awe-inspiring testament to human achievement and exploration beyond our planet's boundaries. As we gaze at those astronaut footprints today, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery. In this grand cosmic journey, brave pioneers like Laika the space dog blazed a trail for future explorers. Valentina Tereshkova became a symbol of empowerment as she embarked on her historic mission as the first woman in space. Yuri Gagarin made history aboard Vostok 1 by becoming the first human ever to orbit our planet—a monumental feat that propelled us into a new era. The images of Yuri Gagarin onboard his spacecraft inspire us with wonder and admiration for those who dared venture into uncharted territories. Belka, another courageous Soviet space dog who returned safely from her mission further exemplifies mankind's determination to push boundaries while ensuring safety. Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova gracefully soared through outer space in 1963—her presence serving as an inspiration for generations to come. And let us not forget about lunar maps showcasing spacecraft resting peacefully on the Moon—an enduring reminder of mankind's indomitable spirit reaching even celestial bodies beyond our own blue planet. These captivating moments from various programs—both fictional and real—remind us that there is no limit to what humans can achieve when they set their minds towards exploration and innovation.