Fine Art Print : Mechanics at the Canoga Park, California, plant of Rock?

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Mechanics at the Canoga Park, California, plant of Rock?

Mechanics at the Canoga Park, California, plant of Rocketdyne make final adjustments to an engine for the first stage of a Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) to be used to launch a probe to the Moon

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Media ID 18387092

© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Picture Library

Adjustments Ballistic California Final Intermediate Irbm Jupiter Mechanics Missile Range

20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Experience the rich history of space exploration with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring "Mechanics at the Canoga Park, California, plant of Rocketdyne." This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases dedicated mechanics making final adjustments to an engine for the first stage of a Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile. Each print is meticulously produced with the highest quality standards, allowing you to bring the thrill of space engineering into your home or office. Order now and add a piece of aerospace history to your collection.

20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.

Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.5cm x 40.6cm (19.5" x 16")

Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a team of dedicated mechanics at the Canoga Park, California, plant of Rocketdyne are seen making the final adjustments to an engine destined for the first stage of a Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM). The year is 1950s or 1960s, and the tension in the room is palpable as the mechanics meticulously work to ensure the engine's success in its upcoming mission. The Jupiter IRBM was a powerful weapon in the United States' arsenal during the Cold War era, capable of delivering a nuclear payload over intercontinental distances. However, in this instance, the engine was not being prepared for a military application, but rather for a scientific one: the launch of a probe to the Moon. The successful deployment of this probe would mark a significant milestone in the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. The mechanics at Rocketdyne, a pioneering aerospace company, were at the forefront of America's space exploration efforts. Their expertise and dedication were essential to the success of the country's space program. In this photograph, we see them in their element, focused intently on their work, their faces etched with determination and concentration. The intricate machinery surrounding them is a testament to the technological advances of the time, and the sense of history being made is almost tangible. As the mechanics complete their final checks, the engine is carefully transported to the launchpad, where it will be joined with the other stages of the Jupiter IRBM. The countdown begins, and the world holds its breath as the rocket roars to life, propelling the lunar probe on its historic journey to the Moon. This photograph captures a moment of triumph and innovation, a snapshot of the human spirit's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration.

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