Modules Collection

Apollo spacecraft at the Moon, artwork
Apollo spacecraft at the Moon. Artwork of the Apollo Lunar Module (LM, left, gold) and the Apollo Command/Service Module (CSM, right, grey) at the Moon, with the Earth in the background

Solar panel with sun

Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving)
XJF314357 Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving) by Waring, John Burley (1823-1875) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

International Space Station, 2010
International Space Station (ISS), February 2010, taken from the Space Shuttle Endeavour prior to docking at the beginning of its mission to the ISS

Ground-mounted photovoltaic system seen from above. Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems are composed of load-bearing metal structures to which photovoltaic modules are attached

Ground-mounted photovoltaic system seen from above. Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems are composed of load-bearing metal structures to which photovoltaic modules are attached

Ground-mounted photovoltaic system seen from above. Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems are composed of load-bearing metal structures to which photovoltaic modules are attached

Apollo 11 Moon landing, computer artwork
Apollo 11 Moon landing. Computer artwork of NASAs Apollo 11 lunar module LM-5 Eagle landing on the Moons surface. Apollo 11 was the first manned lunar landing mission

Solar panels and sky

Installation of a solar collector, near Freiburg in Breisgau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Installation of solar panels near Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Solar panels a the roundabout island, Ost district, Woergl, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Solar plant near Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Picture No. 10893848
Solar Panels / Photovoltaic Modules - on roof Date:

Apium graveolens, Celery seedlings being transferred into module, dibber being used to create holes in cells

Hand transferring seedling into soil from module on plastic tray, trowel in foreground, close-up

Hand removing seedling from plastic tray module, close-up

International Space Station, artwork C018 / 3554
International Space Station (ISS), artwork. The ISS, built in stages since 1998, is a collaborative project between the national space agencies of the USA, Canada, Japan, Russia and Europe

International Space Station, artwork C018 / 3555
International Space Station (ISS), artwork. The ISS, built in stages since 1998, is a collaborative project between the national space agencies of the USA, Canada, Japan, Russia and Europe

Robert Bigelow, US Aerospace entrepreneur
Robert Bigelow (born 1945). Portrait of the US aerospace and hotels entrepreneur Robert T. Bigelow talking at the Bigelow Aerospace facilities, Las Vegas, USA

Bigelow space station model. Photographed at LA Space Expo 2012

Apollo 11 lunar module, computer artwork
Apollo 11 lunar module. Computer artwork of Apollo 11s lunar module LM-5 Eagle. Apollo 11 was the first manned lunar landing mission, touching down at 20:17 UTC (universal time) on 20th July 1969

International Space Station, July 2006
International Space Station, seen from the Space Shuttle Discovery as it leaves towards the end of mission STS-121. Mission STS-121 took place from 4-17 July 2006

Spider robot. Prototype (G2) modular robot (PolyBot) walking in a field. PolyBots are made from a number of self-contained modules, each having its own on-board computer, infrared sensor

Small windmill used to drive a pump, which alters water levels in irrigation ditches. Behind the windmill are a row of houses (centre) that have solar panels fitted into the roofline

Domestic solar panelling built into the roofline of a row of houses. Each solar, or photovoltaic, panel is made up of many solar cells that convert light into electrical energy

Digital Clay modules in the hand of a research scientist. The two dodecahedral modules are first generation prototypes, which are part of a modular robotics project

Electronic and biologic systems, artwork
Electronic and biological systems. Computer artwork showing a comparison between electronic and biological systems, showing similarities between the components at different levels of complexity

Solar panels on house roof
Solar panels. A 1.5 kW solar electricity generating system of photovoltaic cells can be seen at right on the south-facing roof of a terraced house

Space station orbiting Earth, artwork
Space station orbiting Earth, computer artwork

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

Apollo mission splashdown. Artwork of an Apollo mission command module on the surface of the ocean after splashdown (landing)

Plasma welding jig at Thales Alenia Space plant in Turin, Italy. The jig is used to hold and align cylindrical space station modules for welding

ATV, Apollo and Progress modules

Russian ISS module rockets, artwork
Russian ISS module rockets, cutaway artwork. Both Zvezda (the Service Module, left) and the Zarya (the Functional Cargo Block, FGB) are modules of the International Space Station (ISS)

Columbus ISS module, stereo image
Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS), cutaway stereo artwork. This module, provided by the European Space Agency

Next generation crew capsule, artwork
Next generation crew capsule. Computer artwork showing a next generation Deep Space Vehicles (DSV) crew capsule (centre right) mated with an Extended Stay Module (ESM)

International Space Station, 2011

International Space Station model
Model of the Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS). The ISS, which has been under construction since 1998, is a joint project between the space agencies of the USA, Europe, Russia

Soviet Vostok spacecraft, display model. There were a total of six manned flights in the Soviet Vostok programme, flying from 1961 to 1963

Spaceship orbiting Earth, artwork
Spaceship orbiting Earth, computer artwork. Elongated spaceship designs like this place the habitation module (left) as far as possible from the engine (right)

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Modules have become an integral part of our modern world, seamlessly integrating into various aspects of our lives. Just like the Apollo spacecraft gracefully landed on the Moon, modules bring efficiency and innovation to every corner they touch. In the realm of art and architecture, they can akin to the Orders of Architecture depicted in Charles Lawrie's exquisite engravings. They provide a framework for creativity and structure, allowing artists and architects to envision breathtaking masterpieces that stand the test of time. But it doesn't stop there; it also harness the power of nature. Like a solar panel basking in sunlight, they capture energy from the sun's rays, illuminating our path towards sustainable living. From installations near Freiburg in Breisgau, Germany to roundabout islands in Woergl, Austria, these panels dot landscapes across Europe as beacons of clean energy possibilities. Even beyond Earth's atmosphere lies their significance. The International Space Station stands as a testament to modular ingenuity where interconnected units form an awe-inspiring habitat amidst infinite darkness, and is through these meticulously designed modules that astronauts conduct groundbreaking research and push humanity further into space exploration. Whether it be powering homes or propelling us towards new frontiers among stars, modules play an indispensable role in shaping our future. As we witness solar plants flourishing near Freiburg im Breisgau or admire artwork inspired by architectural orders engraved by Lawrie himself - we are reminded that they can not just components but catalysts for progress. So let us celebrate these versatile building blocks that bridge artistry with functionality while paving the way for cleaner energy sources and boundless human potential.