Alexei Leonov visits Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age
Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first human to walk in space, tells his incredible story as Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age is announced at the Science Museum. Open 18 September 2015 - 13 March 2016. Book tickets now: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/cosmo...
Cosmonauts will reveal the most significant collection of Russian spacecraft and artefacts ever to be shown in the UK. Come face-to-face with Vostok-6, the capsule flown by Valentina Tereshkova, the first ever woman in space, and examine the fascinating gadgets cosmonauts need to live in space, including a shower, toilet, medical instruments and survival kits for crash landings.
Explore the historical, cultural and spiritual context of Russian space travel, shaped especially by the turbulent early decades of the twentieth century. See poignant testimonies and memorabilia belonging to some of the biggest names in spaceflight and discover the deeply personal stories of the pioneers who kick-started the space age.
For more information and to book tickets visit http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/cosmo...
Film credits
BFI National Archive
Music by Lee Rosevere