Blast Off Collection

First US manned space flight, 1961. Redstone rocket launching the Freedom 7 capsule into space on 5th May 1961. This mission (Mercury-Redstone 3)

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

USA, New Mexico, Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Snow geese taking flight from water

German gunners watch as a Pershing missile is launched from their South Uist base. September 1965 P004623

Rocket lifting off, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida, USA. Creator: NASA
Rocket lifting off, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida, USA

Space Shuttle Atlantis launching from Kennedy Space Center, USA, 1980s. Creator: NASA
Space Shuttle Atlantis launching from Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida, USA, 1980s. Atlantis was in operation between 1985 and 2011

Atlas-Centaur rocket lifting off, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA
Atlas-Centaur rocket lifting off from Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA. Atlas-Centaur was a series of expendable launch vehicles (or ELVs)

Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida, USA. Columbia first launched in 1981 and her last flight was in 2003

Saturn 1B lift off from Launch Complex 34, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 1960s. NASA launch vehicle used during the Apollo space programme

Russia-Space-Rocket
The Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying Russias Meteor-M 2-1 weather satellite and other equipment lifts off from the launch pad at the Vostochny cosmodrome outside the city of Uglegorsk

Space shuttle launching

Space shuttle Discovery

Snow geese blast off while feeding in barley fields during spring migration at Freezeout Lake WMA near Choteau, Montana, USA

Panoramic of snow geese blasting off in barlkey field near Fairfield, Montana, USA
Panoramic of snow geese blasting off in barley field near Fairfield, Montana, USA (Large format sizes available)

Telstar 1 satellite launch, 1962 C016 / 8897
Telstar 1 satellite launch. A Thor-Delta 316 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, on 10th July 1962. On board the rocket was the Telstar 1 satellite

Ares I-X test rocket launch. View of NASAs Ares I-X test rocket being launched from Launch Complex 39B of the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, on 28th October 2009

Juno spacecraft launch C016 / 3062
Juno spacecraft launch. NASAs Juno spacecraft being launched onboard an Atlas V rocket. Juno was launched on 5th August 2011, on a five-year flight to Jupiter

Juno spacecraft launch C016 / 3060
Juno spacecraft launch. Launch of NASAs Juno spacecraft onboard an Atlas V rocket. Juno was launched on 5th August 2011, on a five-year flight to Jupiter

Explorer 1 launch. Explorer 1, Americas first successful artificial satellite, being launched by a Jupiter-C rocket from Cape Canaveral (now Kennedy Space Centre), Florida, USA, on 31 January 1958

Explorer 4 launch. Explorer 4 being launched by a Jupiter-C rocket from Cape Canaveral (now Kennedy Space Centre), Florida, USA, on 26 July 1958

Space shuttle launch, computer artwork
Space Shuttle launch. Computer artwork of a space shuttle launching. The Space Shuttle is the spacecraft used by the US government for manned spaceflight missions

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)

Viking 1 launch. Titan 3E rocket launching NASAs Viking 1 spacecraft on its mission to Mars. Viking 1 was the first of two spacecraft sent to Mars as part of NASAs Viking program

Soyuz 13 rocket launch. Launch of the Soviet Soyuz 13 spacecraft carrying Pyotr Klimuk and Valentin Lebedev. Soyuz 13 was the Soviet Unions first dedicated science mission

Endeavour shuttle launch, mission STS-126. Space Shuttle Endeavour launching from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

Ares V rocket, artwork
Ares V rocket, computer artwork. This is a depiction of what this cargo launcher will look like when launching from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

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"Blast Off: A Journey into the Infinite Cosmos" In 1961, a historic moment unfolded as the first US manned space flight took off, marking a giant leap for mankind. As Sputnik 1 launched earlier, Russia had already ignited the spark of curiosity and competition in the realm of space exploration. The rocket lifting off from Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida, USA was not just an engineering marvel but a testament to human ingenuity. Decades later, in the mesmerizing 1980s, another iconic image emerged as Space Shuttle Atlantis soared into the heavens from Kennedy Space Center. NASA's relentless pursuit of knowledge propelled humanity forward with each launch. The Atlas-Centaur rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station showcased America's commitment to reaching new heights. The unforgettable sight of Space Shuttle Columbia gracefully ascending from Kennedy Space Center further solidified our collective fascination with space travel. It symbolized both triumph and tragedy - reminding us that exploration comes with risks but also rewards beyond measure. Amidst these monumental launches stood Saturn 1B at Launch Complex 34 in Kennedy Space Center during the vibrant era of the 1960s. This mighty vehicle carried dreams and aspirations skyward while shaping history itself. But it wasn't only rockets that commanded attention; even German gunners were captivated by missile launches from their South Uist base. These awe-inspiring displays transcended borders and united humanity under a shared wonderment for what lies beyond our atmosphere. As we reflect on these remarkable moments, let us not forget nature's own spectacle captured at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Amidst all this technological prowess, we find solace in witnessing migratory birds taking flight against vast horizons - a reminder that Earth too holds its own breathtaking wonders. "Blast Off" encapsulates more than mere propulsion; it represents our insatiable thirst for discovery and our unwavering determination to explore the unknown.