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Space oddity - The coolest mankind oddity of all times (part 1)
There are lots of places worth to be seen when visiting Moscow. The most common places visitors usually select are Red Square, the Kremlin, and Saint Basil's Cathedral. If they have more time to spend, they visit some other places (Moscow: 10 Things to Do). But there is one true place which, whatever you think, is the coolest one to visit. This place is directly connected to stars not only in Moscow but also throughout the entire world. The location is on Prospekt Mira 111.
http://www.space-museum.ru/
As a young boy, I dreamed I was flying through space. I was looking at the sky to find a star that was waiting to be discovered by myself, the star that was created just for me. Today, some boys share the same dream. They are touching fallen asteroids exhibited in a museum and they have a dream. And if they are focused on and have a strong will, they may realize their dream. The photo album you are watching is part of or similar story. The never-ending story of humans, their dreams, and their home because ... Space is our true home, isn't it?
When started making satellites and spaceships, engineers were always making them in, at least, a pair. You know, if something bad happens, they will have a reserve. Very clever. As such, in today's world, we have the luck to see the originals in museums. And guess, reserve or replica for which legendary satellite is the very first one built and launched into Space? Yes, this is an original Sputnik 1 exhibit in the Space Museum in Moscow.
The following one was also one among beginners. It was in the beginning of the Space era and happened' during that early time, end of 50ies and beginning of 60ies.
Just like the previous, this is also the original one, too. The story he tells is about just another artifact in Cosmonaut's museum in Moscow. Isn't that cool?
Whatever happens with the Soviet/Russian space program, this era is for sure the part of the history on which they have to be proud because ... They opened a new era in the history of mankind. Would you believe that this little guy, sitting below the big one was their first module that landed on the Moon? His mission was only to tell us: "Hey guys, I'm here! “
Before sending humans, the Soviets/Russians were sending dogs. Famous Laika is not preserved... Little Laika unfortunately paid tribute to the development of space technology and landed in the form of slurry. Sadly.
But here are Belka well preserved and stuffed...
... and Strelka. Who knows would these little creatures ever forgive mankind they've been sacrificed for experiments even in such a way they become immortal. In any case, what you see here is for sure cool, very cool, and believe it or not - the original!
And now, the turn is on man. This is the first Soviet/Russian space suit model. And this very fashion model was tailored especially for one guy. His name is Juri.
Juri was not a tall guy and at that time, each suit was specifically tailored for each cosmonaut individually. Well, what to say on just one another original in the museum?
Do you recognize this spaceship? This is the twin brother of the first one in the history of mankind. And guess who was flying inside this tin can?
No one is immune to excitement and fear. Therefore, for scientific purposes, when flying through space especially in that very early and first time, astronauts were under special treatment. This is the original electrocardiogram as a memory for the first flight of the first men's trip to the open space. And as you can see, Yuri was obviously excited. So who would not have been at his place?
I believe this photo does not need additional explanation. You are right and your answer is correct. This is a small guy who becomes a big hero not only for his nation but of the whole world ...
This is the first photo of the Earth taken from space. This is a very precious memory in black and white technique.
Well, this artifact is part of the history. The coolest part of history and in the year 1961 because ... Yuri Gagarin landed on the Earth in a module like that. Together with the module above, it was called Vostok 1.
People like watches and are ready to pay a lot for some of them. But, even though there are lots of expensive watches manufactured by cool brands, the most coolest and valuable ones are not special and even not expensive. This is a photo of the original artifact belonging to small Yuri. This watch it probably has the highest value among all watches of all time and as such will probably stay forever.
The first pencil ever done is patent of one Croatian guy but ... Do you wish to write with this pencil? Guess who the owner was and where this pencil was traveling through. And do you think you have money to buy it? I doubt it simply because this is the first pencil in Space.
Valentina Tereshkova, first women in the Space.
This is a Russian space suit, an advanced model. In comparison to older ones, this is for sure fashion stuff at least because of color. The original model who was carrying it on the space runway was Valentina. What to comment but: “Women like fashion.”
This is a poster with German Titov, just another Soviet/Russian famous space guy.
What you see here is the original edict of honors given to German.
Once John Lennon said Beatles were more popular than Jesus. It was in the early 60ies when they were causing hysteria and screaming wherever they go and play. But believe me, this is not true. In that time these guys were much more popular not only inside the USSR but outside, as well.
When I was a boy my favorite TV series was the famous "Lost in Space". It was cool watching the adventures of astronauts and crazy robots in the environment of unknown and scary space creatures full of uncertain mysticism.
But do you think this is also cool? Can you imagine this traveler module landed on Mars? Well, no but this stuff did it or even was intended to do. What makes the stuff great is the very early model of solar cells in the form of a collector supplying spacecraft with additional and constant energy. After a lot of trials and mistakes, the Soviets/Russians finally reached and land on the Mars in early 70ies.
Sergei Pavlovich Korolev was the main Soviet engineer involved in the construction of the Soviet space program. Of course, a lot of engineers and clever people were working on this program but the history and glory, as we all know, always goes to one, to the leader.
Sergei's notes on space program projects from these pioneers’ years of glory.
There are lots of phones in the world which are valuable or special. Of course, the first-ever build has no competency but ... This is definitely the coolest phone in the world of all time simply because via this phone Korolev was speaking with Juri and other cosmonauts. The photo isn't excellent but...
As we all know Soviets lost the race in outer space, and the Americans beat them. They sent the first man to the Moon and the whole Apollo program, especially starting from Apollo 11 was magnificent. I remember these glory days when we all gathered in front of the TV to watch live TV broadcasts from the Moon. It was so exciting and promising. Just like the whole space era caused by the competency between two superpower forces in the World of the 20th century.
Yes, Americans sent the first man into orbit around the Moon ... But ... the Soviets / Russians sent and landed their first lunar module. Afterward, Americans send the first man, but the Soviets/Russians send the first independent lunar vehicle, a robot. And just like in science fiction, the principle of movement and understanding the environment was done by what becomes a nucleus later called artificial intelligence. Isn't that cool? Therefore, they have not been beaten completely by Americans. They just didn't have enough resources to follow the Space race because of their limited economy and problems caused by military competition with Americans. Even though the following photos of original artifacts (remember, the original ones were lost but engineers always make spacecraft in twins or triplets) are photos of the original replica.
Ladies and gentlemen, this was the short story of pioneers but, it’s not the last one. In the next episode of Moscow Space Museum and its artifacts, I’m leading you into a new adventure that lasts to nowadays. This will be the adventure in the orbiting space station which, believe it or not, in the next years will be a springboard for a man's journey into space. For the start it will be a journey to Mars and then probably much far, far away.
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Post je objavljen 22.05.2013. u 23:29 sati.