The first man and woman in orbit, the first man to die during a mission, the youngest man in orbit, the first phsycian in orbit, the first to sleep, take pictures and throw up in orbit, the first man to spacewalk, and first men to travel to space together are all in this picture.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Lee Harvey Oswald being escorted by a detective, moments before being shot by Jack Ruby (in the grey fedora on the right). November 24, 1963. [2537x3000]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Gene Cernan smiling for the camera, with his suit caked in lunar dust. December 13, 1972. [4400x4600]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
A twelve-year-old Bill Cliton with his tenor saxophone. 1958/1959. [960x951]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Buzz Aldrin took a picture of himself during the Gemini XII mission, marking the first space selfie.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Throughout the USS Triton's secret mission to circumnavigate the world submerged, the only unauthorized individual to spot the submarine during those sixty days was a Filipino man on his canoe, who noticed its periscope. April 1, 1960. [1024x825]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Soviet Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov unveils his sketch of American astronaut Thomas Stafford during the first joint American-Soviet mission. July 17, 1975. [1656x1108]1mo ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Just calculated that I need at least an 84 on my final to get a B for Calculus1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/EngineeringStudents
American astronaut Deke Slayton and Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov pose for the camera. This was during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the first collaboration between the USA and USSR in space in 1975.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Instead of getting back into the Gemini XI spacecraft during a manuever, astronaut Dick Gordon elected to sit on the nose of the spacecraft and ride on it as it moved. Technically, this makes Dick Gordon the first space cowboy.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
The Earth as seen from lunar orbit, taken by the Apollo 11 crew 20 hours before landing.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Two astronauts laugh with Pad Leader Gunther Wendt at Kennedy Space Center a few hours before the launch of Apollo 14. The helmet was a 'gag gift' from the astronauts, referring to Wendt's service in the Luftwaffe during World War 2. January 31, 1971. [800x635]6mo ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
A group of astronaut candidates take a break during their training. In the coming years, they will be the first five American women in space. circa August 1978. [3432x2243].2wk ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Titanic's Lifeboat 6 approaches the RMS Carpathia. It had room for 36 more people. April 15, 1912. [1200x664]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
The Mercury Seven - the first generation of American astronauts - having a discussion with Dr. Wernher von Braun (on the right). circa late 1959. [3000x2502].2mo ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Sixty years ago today, the selection of NASA’s second group of astronauts, known as the “New Nine” was announced. Seven of these men would fly to the moon, and five would set foot on it.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
The 1st Ukrainian Front of the Red Army marches through the newly liberated city of Kiev. November 1943. [2431x1625]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Sixty years ago today, Wally Schirra became the fifth American in space, and the third in orbit. His landing was more precise than any other flight in the Mercury program. He later commanded the slightly controversial but mostly forgotten Apollo 7.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
During the Apollo 12 mission, the flag assembly didn't unfold correctly - causing it to hang downward. This was one of a few annoying (but not dangerous) mishaps that happened during the second lunar excursion.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Astronaut Eugene Cernan's view of the Earth during his EVA on Gemini 9 (in June 1966).7mo ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Mission Control watching a broadcast from the Apollo 13 crew, moments before one of the spacecraft's oxygen tanks exploded. Gene Kranz, the flight director, is in the center of the image. April 14, 1972. [862x562]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
This is John Young. He flew on six missions between 1965 and 1983, including one moon landing and the first Shuttle mission. He continued to work with NASA in an admin role until his retirement in 2004.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/space
You know your prof is ancient when he uses pounds in his problems1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/EngineeringStudents
Two manned spacecraft - Gemini VI and VII - meet in orbit for the first time.5mo ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
The surface of the far side of the Moon as seen by the Chinese Yutu-2 rover in 2019.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
The iceberg that is believed to have sunk the Titanic, photographed a few miles south of Titanic's last recorded position. April 15, 1912. [1308x740]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
The Earth as seen from the Apollo 11 Lunar Module. July 20,1969. [904x913]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
The Earth from Apollo 17. The 'stars' in this photo are actually debris from the Trans-Lunar Docking Process.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
The RMS Titanic, narrowly avoiding a collision with the SS New York. If not for the quick thinking of Titanic's captain and the crew of the tugboats, Titanic's maiden voyage may have been cut short mere minutes after it began. April 10th, 1912. [1700x1306]9mo ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
I don’t play Overwatch, but I found this crossover art that I think some of you would like1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/GIRLSundPANZER
Just to visualize the size of Titanic's funnels, here's the Olympic's dummy funnel with people for scale.9mo ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/titanic
Literally the only slot available. Wish me luck bois and gorls1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/EngineeringStudents
Gemini VIII approaches it's docking target, the Agena. Moments after a successful docking, the spacecraft would enter an uncontrollable tumble (due to a stuck RCS valve), almost killing the astronauts - Dave Scott and Neil Armstrong.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Titanic's crew, nine days before the beginning of the voyage. Of the nine men in this picture, only four survived. April 1, 1912. [940x599]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
While on the surface of the Moon, astronaut Charlie Duke left a framed picture of his family - his wife and his sons - in a small plastic bag on the surface. April 1972. [2340x2364]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee pose in their spacesuits. Twelve days later, they would die in the infamous Apollo 1 fire. January 15, 1967. [640x480]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Ninety years ago, the famous Lunch atop a Skyscraper photograph was taken. Contrary to popular belief, this was taken during the construction of the Rockefeller Plaza, not the Empire State Building. September 20, 1932. [2732x2147]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Thousands of workers leave a shipyard after work. In the background, the Titanic can be seen under construction. circa early 1911. [826x565]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
President John F. Kennedy leans over his desk in this iconic photo, dubbed The Lonliest Job. February 11, 1961. [640x491]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
The Moon as seen from the Apollo 17 crew. Note that part of what is usually the far-side of the Moon is visible.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Famous flight director Gene Kranz would sometimes rub the bald head of NASA's mission control photographer, Andrew Patnesky, as a good luck charm. He and the photographer took part in this comedic ritual for most of his Gemini and Apollo missions.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
British PM Neville Chamberlain shows journalists a signed agreement between him and Hitler, with a promise that Germany will not invade Czechoslovakia. The following March, Germany occupied Czechoslovakia. The following September, Germany invaded Poland. September 30, 1938. [1433x1043]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Today 54 years ago, Apollo 7 lifted off of the launch pad. It was the first succesful manned Apollo mission, but is mostly known today as the mission that had first instance of space mutiny.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
I never considered Jouko having an SU-100Y, but I guess it’s plausible?1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/GIRLSundPANZER
A Robert F. Kennedy campaign hat lying on the spot where RFK fell after being shot. June 6, 1968. [666x512]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
During Apollo 15, astronauts Dave Scott and Jim Irwin came across a massive rille.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
A lifeboat from passing ship approaches the upside-down lifeboat from the Titanic disaster a few days earlier. Late April 1912. [2000x1532]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Flew on a United Airlines with this livery that I haven’t seen before1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/aviation
It's details like this that made me fall in love with Der Film.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/GIRLSundPANZER
Manhattan Project engineers preparing 'The Gadget' for the first nuclear detonation - the Trinity Test. Louis Slotin, the man with the open jacket, would later die in an accident involving the demon core. Summer 1945. [726x599]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
The tightly knit crew of Apollo 12, posing in their spacesuits in front of their matching corvettes. Thanks to their close friendship, and their shared humor, Apollo 12 was essentially a government-funded guys' trip.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Former President Richard Nixon stands in front of several presidential portraits, including his own. September 3, 1992. [1024x727]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
The Mercury Seven admire a model of an Atlas rocket. All of these men were sent into orbit. One of these men would become the fifth (and oldest) man to walk on the Moon, one would be present at the handshake that ended the Space Race, and another would become the oldest man in space.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Some of the survivors of the Titanic during the American inquiry into the disaster. The White Star Line's chairman, Bruce Ismay, is on the right, chewing a pen. Late April 1912. [808x511]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Lyndon B. Johnson stares down senator Richard Russel. December 17, 1963. [3000x2010]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
On Apollo 14, astronaut Alan Shepard played golf and Edgar Mitchell threw a javelin. Here they are on the lunar surface, indicated by the arrows.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
Astronaut Edgar Mitchell consulting his map whilst on the Lunar Surface.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
The crew of Apollo 12 pose in front of their matching corvettes. Mid 1969. [1200x675]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
The four highest ranking survivors of the crew of the RMS Titanic. April 1912. [1486x1044]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Damage from the MLK riots in Washington DC. April 1968. [4946x3227]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Although more easily recognized in their spacesuits, these seven men are actually the very first group of NASA astronauts participating in a survival school at Stead Air Force Base in Nevada. Portions of their clothing have been fashioned from parachute material. Sometime in 1960. [3972x2632]1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Israeli Astronaut Ilan Ramon in his space suit during a training session. He became the first Israeli person in space - on the ill-fated last flight of Space Shuttle Coloumbia in 2003.1yr ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/spaceporn
My Titanic Iceberg Chart (inspired by u/SwanSignificant5266's prettier and less cluttered chart)8mo ⋅ AstroScholar21 ⋅ r/titanic
