Fine Art Print : Apollo 11 officials celebrating, 1969
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Apollo 11 officials celebrating, 1969
Apollo 11 officials celebrating. NASA and Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC) officials and controllers celebrating the safe return of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. The returning US astronauts, the first to land on the Moon, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean at 16:50 UTC on 24 July 1969. The MSC is located in Houston, Texas, USA. At left is George S. Trimble (MSC Deputy Director). At centre, holding a flag, is Christopher C. Kraft Jr. (MSC Director of Flight Operations). The two behind him (grey suits) are George M. Low (Manager, Apollo Spacecraft Program, MSC) and Robert R. Gilruth (MSC Director)
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1900s 1960s 1969 Administrator Aeronautics Apollo 11 Apollo Mission Celebrating Celebration Centre Control Room Controller Director Engineer Engineers Flag Happy Houston Manager Mission Control North American Official Officials Patriotism Pleasure Rocket Scientist Space Centre Space Flight Space Race Spaceflight Stars And Stripes Success Successful Texas Administrators Charles Mathews Chris Controllers Junior Manned Spacecraft Center Pleased
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history in high definition with our Fine Art Print from Science Photo Library, featuring the iconic moment of Apollo 11 officials celebrating the successful moon landing in 1969. Witness the elation and relief of NASA and Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC) personnel as they watch the safe return of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. This stunning, museum-quality print brings a piece of space exploration history into your home or office. Order now and relive the awe-inspiring achievement that changed the course of human history.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This iconic print captures the jubilant celebration of Apollo 11 officials and controllers at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC) in Houston, Texas. The year is 1969, and the safe return of the historic Apollo 11 mission to the Moon has just been confirmed. The joyous atmosphere is palpable as these dedicated individuals bask in the success of their hard work. In this snapshot of history, we see George S. Trimble, MSC Deputy Director, standing proudly on the left. At center stage is Christopher C. Kraft Jr. , MSC Director of Flight Operations, holding a flag that symbolizes American patriotism and achievement. Behind him stand two men in grey suits - George M. Low, Manager of Apollo Spacecraft Program at MSC, and Robert R. Gilruth, MSC Director. The expressions on their faces reflect not only personal pleasure but also a profound sense of accomplishment for humanity as a whole. These engineers and administrators have played vital roles in advancing technology and pushing boundaries through space exploration. As they revel in this momentous occasion surrounded by flags representing North America's stars and stripes, it serves as a reminder that teamwork and dedication can lead to extraordinary achievements even beyond Earth's atmosphere. This photograph encapsulates both historical significance and human triumphs during an era defined by space race competition between nations like United States during mid-20th century.
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