Canvas Print : First Space Shuttle launch C014 / 4704
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First Space Shuttle launch C014 / 4704
First Space Shuttle launch. First launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia, showing the two solid rocket boosters after being jettisoned. This mission (STS-1) was NASAs first mission aboard a reusable spacecraft and carried US astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen. The shuttle was launched from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, on 12th April 1981. The mission lasted for 54 hours, and touched down at Edwards Air Force Base, California
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Media ID 9223713
© NASA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
12th 1980s Booster Boosters Columbia Ignition Jettison Jettisoning Launch Launching Manned Spaceflight Mission Nasa North American Rocket Rocketry Space Shuttle Spacecraft Taking Off 1981 John Young Launched
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the thrill of history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic image of the First Space Shuttle Launch C014 / 4704 by NASA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY. Witness the power and majesty of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it soars into the sky, with the jettisoned solid rocket boosters trailing behind. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this historic moment into your home, capturing every detail and emotion in stunning clarity. Relive the excitement of the first manned space launch and add a piece of space exploration history to your collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the historic moment of the first space shuttle launch. The image showcases the awe-inspiring sight of the Space Shuttle Columbia taking off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA on April 12th, 1981. This monumental mission, known as STS-1, marked NASA's inaugural journey aboard a reusable spacecraft and carried American astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen. The photograph focuses on an extraordinary detail: two solid rocket boosters being jettisoned after propelling the shuttle into orbit. It symbolizes a significant milestone in technological advancement and human exploration of space. The sheer power and precision required for this feat are evident as these boosters detach from the main vessel. Lasting for an impressive 54 hours, this groundbreaking mission paved the way for future manned spaceflight endeavors. Ultimately, Columbia safely touched down at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This remarkable image is a testament to human ingenuity and determination to push boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere. It encapsulates both historical significance and technological marvels achieved during that era. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our unyielding spirit to explore new frontiers among the stars.
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