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Sokol space suit

Space Technology

1991

Soyuz TMA-19M descent module, S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Public Corporation “Energia”

Space Technology

2015

Apollo 11, Lunar Module 'Eagle', 1969.

Space Technology

1963-1969

Gyroscope platform

Space Technology

1945

Black Arrow R4 launch vehicle, 1971.

Space Technology

1971

Complete Omega Speedmaster watch with velcro strap

Space Technology

Flat, circular seal of brown Parkesine, elaborately carved

Plastics and Modern Materials

Skylark priming set plus power packs (test gear)

Space Technology

Main parachute in bag from Soyuz descent module TMA-19M, Soyuz TMA-19M descent module, S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Public Corporation “Energia”

Space Technology

2015

Skylark coded mask

Space Technology

c. 1976
Model, (Scale 1:8), of British Black Arrow rocket on launch pad, by RAE [Royal Aircraft Establishment] apprentices, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, 1969-1971

Model, (Scale 1:8), of British Black Arrow rocket on launch pad

Farnborough

1969-1971
Replica Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, 1957

Sputnik 1 satellite, 1957.

Space Technology

1957
Black Knight re-entry head, sectioned, 1957

Black Knight re-entry head, sectioned, 1957

Space Technology

1957
One sample of "Q-Fiber" silica fibre in clear plastic bag, used to manufacture Space Shuttle Orbiter HRSI and LRSI thermal tiles, and AFRSI insulation

One sample of "Q-Fiber" silica fibre in clear plas

Space Technology

1980
Nose cone section and brass bracket for 1:6 scale model of Skylark

Nose cone section and brass bracket

Space Technology
Electrotype replica made by C.A. Melling and Company of a planispheric astrolabe by Mohammad ibn Bekr ibn Mohammad Al Rashidi Al-Abari [ The Needle Maker of Isfahan], dated 1221 AD. From the Museum for the History of Science, Oxford [see IC 5].

Replica of Islamic astrolabe, 1221

Astronomy

1221
Watercooled undergarment used underneath pressure suits in high altitude aircraft. Developed at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, c. 1966. Similar to watercooled undergarments used by Apollo astronauts.

Watercooled undergarment used underneath pressure

Space Technology

1966
Cuckoo IV (Skylark booster)

Cuckoo IV (Skylark booster)

Space Technology
Second manufacturing stage of amplifier for Lyman-alpha detector, orange circuit board.

Second manufacturing stage of Amplifier for Lyman-alpha detector

Space Technology
Classic Science Fiction/Rocketry book, one of three, "The First Men in the Moon" by H.G. Wells. First edition, London, G. Newnes, 1901.

Classic Science Fiction/Rocketry book

Space Technology
Replica R.H. Goddard (March 16th 1926) liquid-fuel rocket and launch frame

Replica R.H. Goddard liquid-fuel rocket and launch frame

Space Technology
1:30 scale Blue Streak model plus stand

1:30 scale Blue Streak model plus stand

Space Technology
Two experimental Skylark attitude sensors (1 moon sensor, 1 sun sensor)

Two experimental Skylark attitude sensors (1 moon

Space Technology
Model of Solar Maximum Mission satellite spacecraft, scale 1:6. Original made in the United States, 1980.

Model of Solar Maximum mission satellite, United States, c. 1980

Space Technology

1980 (original)
Classic Science Fiction/Rocketry book, one of three, : 'De la Terre a la Lune, Autour de la Lune' [From the Earth to the Moon] by Jules Verne, Paris, J. Hertzel, 1875

Classic Science Fiction/Rocketry book

Space Technology
Indo-Persian celestial globe, brass and bronze with silver studs for stars, on tripod stand, made 1842 by Lala Balhumal of Lahore for Khadga Singh for presentation to Navanihal Singh, successive Maharajas of Kapoorthala, Punjab

Indo-Persian celestial globe, brass and bronze wit

Astronomy

1842
First manufacturing stage of amplifier for Lyman-alpha detector, black circuit board.

First manufacturing stage of Amplifier for Lyman-alpha detector

Space Technology
1:6 scale model of Skylark on launching trolley with cuckoo booster

1:6 scale model of Skylark on launching trolley with cuckoo booster

Space Technology
Model 1:20 Giotto Probe, 1985.

Stand for Model 1:20 Giotto Probe

Space Technology

1985
Model 1:20 Giotto Probe, 1985.

Model 1:20 Giotto Probe

Space Technology

1985