Space Capsule Collection

The Gemini 7 spacecraft in Earth orbit
December 15, 1965 - This photograph of the Gemini-7 spacecraft was taken through the hatch window of the Gemini-6 spacecraft during rendezvous

An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. Ominous clouds form in the distance while his scorched capsule is nearby

The Apollo Spacecraft command module is recovered aboard USS Bennington
November 9, 1967 - The Apollo Spacecraft 017 Command Module, with flotation collar still attached, is hoisted aboard USS Bennington

Friendship 7, February 20, 1962. Creator: NASA
Friendship 7, February 20, Florida, USA, 1962. At 9:47 am EST, astronaut John Glenn launched from Cape Canaverals Launch Complex 14 to become the first American to orbit the Earth

Beef and vegetables space food, Mercury Friendship 7 mission, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Beef and vegetables space food, Mercury Friendship 7 mission, 1962. This space food package contains pureed beef with vegetables

Binoculars, Friendship 7, 1962. Creator: Hensoldt-Wetzlar
Astronaut John Glenn Jr. carried these binoculars, manufactured by Hensoldt-Wetzlar, into space during the during the flight of Friendship 7, the first U.S

Camera, Leica, Spectrographic, 35mm, Glenn, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Leica
With this camera, a Leica 1g model, astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. carried out the first human-operated, astronomical experiment in space during his pioneering mission on February 20, 1962

Camera, 35mm, Glenn, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Minolta
With this camera, an Ansco Autoset model, astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. took the first human-captured, color still photographs of the Earth during his three-orbit mission on February 20, 1962

Viewfinder, Camera, Leica, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Unknown
In order for John Glenn to take photographs during his February 20, 1962 mission while still wearing his bulky spacesuit, NASA engineers modified a Leica camera with this special viewfinder

Capsule, Gemini VII, 1965. Creator: McDonnell Aircraft Corp
Astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell were launched into orbit aboard this spacecraft, Gemini VII, on December 4, 1965

Rangefinder, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Unknown
During his three-orbit flight on February 20, 1962, John Glenn used this photometer/rangefinder to measure the airglow layer around the Earth

First aid kit owned by John Glenn, Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, 1962. Creator: Unknown
First aid kit owned by John Glenn, Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, 1962. This first aid kit was part of the equipment assigned to John Glenn for his historic mission aboard the Mercury spacecraft

Scene from Jules Vernes From the Earth to the Moon, 1865. Splash down! The space travellers touching down in the sea after their trip to the Moon

Jules Verne (1828-1905), De la Terre a la Lune, 1865, Paris. Blast Off !

Jules Verne (1828-1905), Autour de la Lune, 1865. Space capsule manoeuvering ready for Moon landing

Cross section illustration of Yuri Gagarin in Vostok 1 space capsule

An astronaut surveys his situation on a barren and rocky moon
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren and rocky moon. An alien, and water covered planet, shines in the background

The Apollo 8 capsule being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier
December 27, 1968 - The Apollo 8 capsule is seen being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier, USS Yorktown after its successful splashdown

Phobos mission rocket releases spent propellant stage
Once the Phobos mission rocket acquires enough velocity to place it into a Mars-intercepting orbit it releases the empty propellant stage

Illustration from De la Terre a la Lune by Jules Verne, 1865. The space capsule Columbiad orbiting close to the Moon. From De la Terre a la Lune (From the Earth to the Moon) by Jules Verne

Russian cosmonaut

Illustration of Vostok 1 astronaut and space capsule landing by parachute

Illustration of Voskhod 2 space capsule with one astronaut inside and the other in space

Illustration of Vostok A1 launcher and capsule

A manned orbital maintenance platform docked with a manned reusable crew capsule
A manned orbital maintenance platform (OMP) docked with a manned reusable crew capsule (RCC) in low Earth orbit ignites an auxiliary liquid-propellant rocket booster in order to lift it to a far

A Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft in low Earth orbit
A three-person manned Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft passes over the Black Sea at an orbital altitude of 200 miles

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2
May 25, 2012 - With the blackness of space and clouds over Earth forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space

Artists concept of an Orion-drive battleship; Soviet style

A command module approaches an awaiting rocket in Earth orbit
An Orion class command module with a crew of three approaches an awaiting rocket in already in Earth orbit destined for Mars moon Phobos

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft in the grasp of the Canadarm2
May 25, 2012 - With clouds and land forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station. Expedition

The Gemini 7 spacecraft
December 15, 1965 - The Gemini 7 spacecraft as it was observed from the hatch window of the Gemini 6 spacecraft during rendezvous manuevers

A model of the Mercury capsule undergoes floatation tests
June 8, 1959 - A model of the Mercury capsule undergoes floatation tests at NASAs Langley Research Center

A manned Mars cycler space station approaches the planet Mars. A Mars cycler is a permanently orbiting vehicle with a path that alternately brings it near Earth and Mars

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft during grappling operations with Canadarm2
May 25, 2012 - With clouds over Earth forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is photographed during grappling operations with the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International

Artists concept of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover parachute system. The parachute is attached to the top of the backshell portion of the spacecrafts aeroshell

Orion-drive spacecraft in lunar orbit

Illustration of a spacecraft travelling faster than the speed of light. A massive spacecraft employs a novel propulsion that exploits physics as yet unknown to travel faster than light

The Gemini-3 spacecraft is hoisted aboard the USS Intrepid during recovery
March 23, 1965 - The Gemini-3 spacecraft, with flotation collar still attached, is shown being hoisted aboard the USS Intrepid during recovery operations following the successful Gemini-Titan 3 flight

SpaceX Dragon in the grasp of Canadarm2
March 3, 2013 - SpaceX Dragon in the grasp of the Space Station Remote Manipulator System or Canadarm2, backdropped by a blue and white Earth

Explorers in space suits exit an Asteroid Lander
A pair of explorers in space suits exit an Asteroid Lander in preparation for exploring the asteroids surface. The surface gravity is so low that in terms of moving about the experience is more akin

Orion-drive spacecraft leaving Earth orbit

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft
May 31, 2012 - The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the International Space Stations Canadarm2 robotic arm

The Apollo 16 Command Module approaching touchdown in the central Pacific Ocean
April 27, 1972 - The Apollo 16 Command Module approaching touchdown in the central Pacific Ocean to conclude their lunar landing mission

Artists concept of NASAs Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft approaching Mars. The Curiosity rover is safely tucked inside the spacecrafts aeroshell

A scorched space capsule lies abandoned on a barren moon. An Earth-like planet covered in water rises in the background

A manned orbital maintenance platform approaches the Chandra X-ray Observatory
A manned orbital maintenance platform (OMP) approaches NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory for repair and upgrade. Chandra is a space-based X-ray telescope that was launched in 1999

Orion module orbiting an asteroid

Orbital maintenance platform in high Earth orbit
Typical configuration for a manned orbital maintenance platform (OMP) where it is docked with a free-flying crewed spacecraft

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"Journey Beyond Earth: Captivating Moments Inside the Space Capsule" The Gemini 7 spacecraft gracefully orbits our beloved planet, offering a mesmerizing view of Earth's beauty from above. Stranded on a desolate and barren planet, an astronaut surveys his situation from within the confines of his space capsule, contemplating the vastness of the universe. Triumphantly recovered aboard USS Bennington, the Apollo Spacecraft command module returns to Earth as a symbol of humanity's indomitable spirit and technological prowess. Friendship 7 forever etched in history - February 20, 1962 - when NASA launched John Glenn into orbit, marking America's first manned orbital flight. Sustenance among the stars: Beef and vegetables space food served during Mercury Friendship 7 mission in 1962 nourished astronauts on their pioneering journey beyond our atmosphere. Through Hensoldt-Wetzlar binoculars onboard Friendship 7, John Glenn marveled at celestial wonders while soaring through space with unparalleled awe and wonderment. Leica Spectrographic camera captures breathtaking moments inside Glenn's Friendship 7 spacecraft during his historic voyage around the Earth in circa-1962 photographs that still inspire today. Minolta camera documents every milestone achieved by John Glenn during his groundbreaking Mercury mission aboard Friendship 7 in stunning detail for future generations to cherish. Peering through an unknown creator's viewfinder attached to a Leica camera onboard Friendship 7 allows us to glimpse into John Glenn's perspective as he explored uncharted cosmic territories. McDonnell Aircraft Corp presents Gemini VII capsule – an engineering marvel that carried astronauts into space during its iconic missions in 1965 – pushing boundaries further than ever before imagined. A mysterious rangefinder found on board Friendship 7 serves as a reminder of how technology aided early pioneers like John Glenn navigate their way across the vastness of space.