PIX4603501: ISS and Orion module - artist view - ISS and Orion module - artist view - Artist view of Orion module and international space station. This module intended to take a crew to the Moon in 2020 will also be used to commute with the Space Station towards 2014 / Bridgeman Images

TEC4603530: The columns of Daniel Buren, Jardins du Palais Royal, Paris. The columns that grid the court were added in 1986 following a public order from the Ministry of Culture. / Bridgeman Images

TEC4603550: The columns of Daniel Buren, Jardins du Palais Royal, Paris. The columns that grid the court were added in 1986 following a public order from the Ministry of Culture. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4603628: ATV - artist's view - Anaglyph - The ATV - Anaglyph - Relief view of the European Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV). Artistic view of the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) / Bridgeman Images

PIX4603636: ISS: The Cupola module - Cupola module on ISS - Artist view of the Cupola module installs on the Tranquility module (Node - 3) of the International Space Station (ISS). Artist's view of the Cupola mounted on the Node - 3 module of the International Space Station (ISS). This dome - shaped structure fitted with seven specially developed windows, will provide astronauts with a panoramic view for observing and guiding operations outside the ISS, as well as an unprecedented view of Earth. With a diameter of about 2 m and height of 1.5 m, the European - built Cupola provides a 'shirtsleeve' working environment for two crew members. The ergonomically designed interior is equipped with workstations from which astronauts will be able to control the station's robotic arm. The Cupola is part of ESA's contribution to the infrastructure of the International Space Station, a program conducted in partnership with the United States, Russia, Japan, Canada and Brazil / Bridgeman Images

PIX4603691: Space Shuttle Hermes - Artist's view - European spaceplane Hermes - Illustration - Artist's view of the rent in the terrestrial atmosphere of the European space shuttle Hermes, 1988. This reusable space plane was to be launched by an Ariane 5 rocket and take several spationauts into space. The project under study in the 1980s was finally abandoned in 1993. Artwork made in 1988 showing the european space shuttle Hermes entering the earth atmosphere. This space shuttle was to be launched atop an ariane 5 rocket and should carry astronauts and payloads in space. First studied at the beginning of eighties, this project was cancelled in 1993 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4603714: Space Shuttle Hermes - Artist's view - European spaceplane Hermes - Illustration - Artist's view of the European Space Shuttle project Hermes, 1991. This reusable space plane was to be launched by an Ariane 5 rocket and take several spationauts into space. The project under study in the 1980s was finally abandoned in 1993. Artwork made in 1991 showing the european space shuttle Hermes. This space shuttle was to be launched atop an ariane 5 rocket and should carry astronauts and payloads in space. First studied at the beginning of eighties, this project was cancelled in 1993 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4603747: Hermes Space Shuttle - Artist's view - European spaceplane Hermes - Illustration - Cross-section view of the European Space Shuttle Hermes project, 1991. This reusable space plane was to be launched by an Ariane 5 rocket and take several spationauts into space. The project under study in the 1980s was finally abandoned in 1993. Cutaway made in 1991 showing the european space shuttle Hermes. This space shuttle was to be launched atop an ariane 5 rocket and should carry astronauts and payloads in space. First studied at the beginning of eighties, this project was cancelled in 1993 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4603753: Space Shuttle Hermes and Columbus MTFF - Ecorche - Spaceplane Hermes docked to the Columbus MTFF - Cross view of the European Space Shuttle Hermes project amarree to the European Space Station project, Columbus MTFF (Man - Tent Free Flyer), in 1991. Cutaway made in 1991 showing the european space shuttle Hermes docked to the european space station project, the Columbus MTFF (Man - Tent Free Flyer) module / Bridgeman Images

PIX4603763: Space Shuttle Hermes and Columbus MTFF - Spaceplane Hermes docked to the Columbus MTFF - Artist's view of the European Space Shuttle project Hermes amarree to the European Space Station project, Columbus MTFF (Man - Tent Free Flyer), in 1991. Artwork made in 1991 showing the european space shuttle Hermes docked to the european space station project, the Columbus MTFF (Man - Tent Free Flyer) module / Bridgeman Images

PIX4603774: Air view of Kourou - Air view of Kourou Base, Ariane Launch Complex no.1 (ELA - 1) / Bridgeman Images

PIX4603780: Atmospheric Re - entry Demonstrator (ARD) - Artist's view of the rent in the terrestrial atmosphere of the ARD capsule (Atmospheric Re - entry Demonstrator). Launch into space by an Ariane 5 rocket in October 1998, this capsule was used by Europeans to successfully test the atmosphere and landing parameters for future space flights. The Atmospheric Re - entry Demonstrator (ARD) was released by an Ariane 5 on 21 October 1998. Engineers analysing data from its sub - orbital flight reported that all the capsule's systems had performed well and according to expectations. ARD reached an altitude of 830 km and splashed down to within 4.9 km of its target point in the Pacific Ocean between the Marquises and Hawaii after one hour and 41 minutes. Although not strictly a prototype of a possible future European Crew Transport Vehicle (CTV), which could fly to and from the International Space Station, ARD is a major step towards providing greater confidence in Europe's capabilities in reentry technologies for use not only in the frame of crew and equipment transport but also for future re - usable launchers / Bridgeman Images

PIX4596868: Apollo 13: Control Room - View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 problem - View of the control room during the last 24 hours of the Apollo 13 mission as astronauts attempt to return to Earth after an oxygen tank explosion. 16/04/1970. As the problem - plagued Apollo 13 crewmen entered their final 24 hours in space, several persons important to the mission remained attentive at consoles in the Mission Operations Control Room of the Mission Control Center at Manned Spacecraft Center. Among those monitoring communications and serving in supervisory capacities were these four officials from National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, D.C.: (from left) Thomas H. McMullen, Office of Manned Space Flight, who served as Shift 1 mission director; Dale Myers, associate administrator, Manned Space Flight; Chester M. Lee of the Apollo Program Directorate, OMSF, Apollo 13 mission director; and Dr. Rocco A. Petrone, Apollo program director, OMSF / Bridgeman Images

PIX4596946: Apollo 13: astronauts return - Apollo 13 crew return - Astronaut John L. Swigert Jr. is hoisted aboard a helicopter to be taken aboard the USS Iwo Jima airplane door. Astronaut Jim Lovell is still in the inflatable boat. April 17, 1970. Astronaut John L. Swigert Jr., command module pilot, is lifted aboard a helicopter in a “Billy Pugh”” net while astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander, awaits his turn. Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot, is already aboard the helicopter. In the life raft with Lovell, and in the water are several U.S. Navy underwater demolition team swimmers, who assisted in the recovery operations. The crew was taken to the USS Iwo Jima, prime recovery ship, several minutes after the Apollo 13 spacecraft splashed down at 12:07:44 p.m. (CST), April 17, 1970 / Bridgeman Images

MDA4596947: Entreement grid of the PeuPalais, avenue Winston Churchill, Paris 8th arrondissement. The Peure Palais building was built by Charles Girault (1851-1932) for the 1900 World Exhibition. It is now home to the Musee des Beaux Arts of the City of Paris, which includes many works of Antiquite in the 19th century. / Bridgeman Images

MDA4596958: Detail of iron works of a window of the PeuPalais, Paris 8th arrondissement. The Peure Palais building was built by Charles Girault (1851-1932) for the 1900 World Exhibition. It is now home to the Musee des Beaux Arts of the City of Paris, which includes many works of Antiquite in the 19th century. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4596995: Apollo 13: The Crew and President Nixon - Apollo 13: the crew with President Nixon - Speech by President Richard M. Nixon with the crew of the Apollo 13 mission at the ceremony of awarding the Presidential Liberte Medal to astronauts at Hickam Base in Hawaii (April 1970). From left to right: astronaut John L. Swigert Jr, Fred W. Haise Jr, James A. Lovell Jr, and Richard Nixon. President Richard M. Nixon speaks at Hickham Air Force Base prior to presenting the nation's highest civilian award to the Apollo 13 crew. Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom were astronauts James A. Lovell Jr., (next to the Chief Executive), commander; John L. Swigert Jr. (left), command module pilot; and Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot. Wives of Lovell and Haise and the parents of Swigert accompanied the President to Hawaii. The Apollo 13 splashdown occurred at 12:07:44 p.m. (CST), April 17, 1970, about a day and a half prior to the Hickam Air Force Base ceremonies / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597053: Apollo 14: A. Shepard on the Moon - Apollo 14: A.Shepard moonwalk - Extra vehicle exit by astronaut Alan Shepard. 05/02/1971 Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander, holds his right glove over his helmet visor as if to shade his eyes from the brilliant sun. This photo was taken by astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, through the window of the Lunar Module (LM). Shepard and Mitchell descended in the LM to explore the moon, while astronaut Stuart A. Roosa, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit. This photograph was taken during the first of two extravehicular activities (EVA). 5 Feb. 1971 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597125: Apollo 14: E. Mitchell on the Moon - Apollo 14: E. Mitchell moonwalk - Extravehicular release of Edgar Mitchell with a map. 05/02/1971. Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, moves across the lunar surface as he looks over a traverse map during an extravehicular activity (EVA). Lunar dust can be seen clinging to the boots and legs of the space suit. Astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander, and Mitchell explored the lunar surface while astronaut Stuart A. Roosa, command module pilot, orbited the moon in the Command and Service Modules (CSM) / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597214: Apollo 15: unloading of the Saturn V rocket - Apollo 15 liftoff - Decolling of the Saturn V/Apollo 15 rocket. 26/07/1971. Jul 26 1971 / Bridgeman Images

RCT4597220: Le Fouquet's, Avenue des Champs Elsyees in Paris. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597227: Crew Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 crew - From left to right: David R. Scott (commander), Alfred M. Worden (control module pilot) and James B. Irwin (lunar module pilot) in front of the emblem of Apollo 15. 28/06/1971. From left to right: David R. Scott, Commander, Alfred M. Worden, Command Module pilot and James B. Irwin, Lunar Module pilot in front of the Apollo 15 emblem. Jun 28 1971 / Bridgeman Images

RCT4597232: Le Fouquet's, Avenue des Champs Elsyees in Paris. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597235: Apollo 15: The Saturn V rocket goes towards its firing pitch - Apollo 15 rollout to Launch Complex 39 - The Saturn V/Apollo 15 rocket en route to its firing pitch. 11/05/1971. High angle view showing the Apollo 15 space vehicle on the way from the Vehicle Assembly Building. May 197 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597269: Apollo 15: J. Irwin on the Moon - James Irwin gives salute beside US flag - James Irwin greets the American flag. 01/08/1971. Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, gives a military salute while standing beside the deployed United States flag during the Apollo 15 lunar surface extravehicular activity (EVA) at the Hadley - Apennine landing site. The flag was deployed towards the end of EVA-2. The Lunar Module (LM) “” Falcon”” is in the center. On the right is the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV). This view is looking almost due south. Hadley Delta in the background rises approximately 4,000 meters (about 13,124 feet) above the plain. The base of the mountain is approximately 5 kilometers (about 3 statute miles) away. This photograph was taken by astronaut David R. Scott, Apollo 15 commander. While astronauts Scott and Irwin descended in the LM to explore the moon, astronaut Alfred M. Worden, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit. 1 Aug 1971 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597271: Apollo 15: D. Scott on the Moon - Apollo 15: D. Scott on the Moon - David Scott at Station 8 (ALSEP) during the second extra vehicle exit (EVA - 2). 01/08/1971. David Scott at Station 8 (ALSEP) during EVA - 2. Aug 01 1971 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597318: Apollo 15: D. Scott on the Moon - David R. Scott on the Rover during Apollo 15 EVA - 1 - David R. Scott flying the Lunar Roving Vehicle. 31/07/1971. Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, is seated in the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) during the first Apollo 15 lunar surface extravehicular activity (EVA) at the Hadley - Apennine landing site (31 July 1971). This photograph was taken by astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot. While astronauts Scott and Irwin descended in the Lunar Module (LM) “” Falcon”” to explore the Hadley - Apennine area of the moon, astronaut Alfred M. Worden, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597336: Apollo 15: J. Irwin on the Moon - Jim Irwin works at the LRV during Apollo 15 EVA - 1 - Irwin works near the Lunar Roving Vehicle. 31/07/1971. Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) during the first Apollo 15 lunar surface extravehicular activity (EVA) at the Hadley - Apennine landing site (31 July 1971). The Lunar Module (LM) “” Falcon””” is on the left. The undeployed Laser Ranging Reflector (LR - 3) lies atop the LM's modular equipment stowage assembly (MESA). This view is looking slightly west of south. Hadley Delta and the Apennine Front are in the background to the left. St. George crater is approximately five kilometers (about three statute miles) in the distance behind Irwin's head. This photograph was taken by astronaut David R. Scott, commander. While astronauts Scott and Irwin descended in the LM to explore the moon, astronaut Alfred M. Worden, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597355: Apollo 15: Lunar Jeep - Apollo 15: Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) - Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) at the place where it was abandoned, at the end of the third extravehicular exit of the astronauts. In the background on the left, the Lem is visible. On the right, Mount Hadley, which rises 4500 metres above the plains. 02/08/1971. The Lunar Roving Vehicle is photographed against the lunar background at it's final parking place during the Apollo 15 lunar surface extravehicular activity (EVA - 3) at the Hadley - Apennine landing site. This view is looking north. The west edge of Mount Hadley is at right of the picture. Mount Hadley is at the upper right edge of the picture. It rises approximately 4,500 meters (about 14,765 feet) above the plain. LM is visible at left / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597364: Apollo 15 astronauts return - Apollo 15 command module near splashdown - The Apollo 15 control module at landing. 07/08/1971. The Apollo 15 Command Module, with Astronauts David R. Scott, Alfred M. Worden and James B. Irwin aboard, nears a safe touchdown in the mid - Pacific Ocean to end their lunar landing mission. Although causing no harm to the crewmen, one of the three main parachutes failed to function properly. The splashdown occurred at 3:45:53 p.m., August 7, 1971, some 330 miles north of Honolulu, Hawaii. The three astronauts were picked up by helicopter and flown to the prime recovery ship USS Okinawa, which was only 6 1/2 miles away / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597382: Apollo 15: Roche de la Genese - Apollo 15: the Genesis Rock - Roche de la Genese, (Genesis Rock): 269 gram meteorite found on the Moon by the crew of the Apollo 15 mission. It would be 4.1 billion years old. Lunar Receiving Lab photo of sample 15415, a 269 gram piece of pure anorthosite - dubbed the 'Genesis Rock' by the press - that Apollo 15 astronauts collected at Spur Crater. This rock would be 4 billion years old / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597386: Emblem of the mission Apollo 16 - Apollo 16 mission insignia - Emblem of the mission Apollo 16. 09/11/1971 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597401: Apollo 16: J. Young - Portrait of John Young, Commander Apollo 16. 01/10/1971. Portrait of John Young, apollo 16 commander. Oct 1 1971 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597407: Apollo 15: Lunar soil sample - Apollo 15: lunar soil - Container filled with lunar soil brought back by the crew of the Apollo 15 mission. A close - up view of a container full of green - colored lunar soil in the Non - Sterile Nitrogen Processing Line (NNPL) in the Lunar Receiving Laboratory (LRL) at the Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC). This sample, broken down into six separate samples after this photo was made, was made up of comprehensive fines from near Spur Crater on the Apennine Front. The numbers assigned to the sample include numbers 15300 through 15305. Astronauts David R. Scott and James B. Irwin took the sample during their second extravehicular activity (EVA) at a ground elapsed time (GET) of 146:05 to 146:06 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597461: Apollo 16: J. Young on the Moon - John Young at the ALSEP site during first Apollo 16 EVA - John Young on the site of the scientific station ALSEP. 21/04/1972. Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, stands at the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) deployment site during the first Apollo 16 extravehicular activity (EVA - 1) at the Descartes landing site. The components of the ALSEP are in the background. The lunar surface drill is just behind and to the right of astronaut Young. The dragon's rack and bore stems are to the left. The three - sensor Lunar Surface Magnetometer is beyond the rack. The dark object in the right background is the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG). Between the RTG and the drill is the Heat Flow Experiment. A part of the Central Station is at the right center edge of the picture. This photograph was taken by astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot. Apr 21 1972 / Bridgeman Images

PIX4597490: Apollo 16: C. Duke on the Moon - Apollo 16: Charles Duke near Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) - Charles Duke near the lunar jeep. 22/04/1972. Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, stands near the Lunar Roving Vehicle at Station no. 4, near Stone Mountain, during the second Apollo 16 extravehicular activity (EVA - 2) at the Descartes landing site. Light rays from South Ray crater can be seen at upper left. The gnomon, which is used as a photographic reference to establish local vertical Sun angle, scale, and lunar color, is deployed in the center foreground. Note angularity of rocks in the area / Bridgeman Images