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Apollo 9 Saturn V rocket with full moon, 1969. Creator: NASA
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Apollo 9 Saturn V rocket with full moon, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 9 Saturn V rocket with full moon, 1969. This rocket, shown here on its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Centre, Cape canaveral, Florida, USA, launched Apollo 9 on 3 March 1969, carrying astronauts James McDivitt, David Scott and Russell Schweickart, into earth orbit where they tested the full Apollo moon craft for the first time. The Saturn V was the largest rocket ever built and was used on all Apollo missions to the moon
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This print showcases the iconic Apollo 9 Saturn V rocket against the backdrop of a full moon in 1969. Created by NASA, this image captures a historic moment in space exploration as it depicts the rocket on its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. On March 3rd, 1969, this very rocket propelled astronauts James McDivitt, David Scott, and Russell Schweickart into Earth's orbit for a groundbreaking mission. Apollo 9 marked an important milestone as it was the first time that the complete Apollo moon craft was tested. The Saturn V rocket played a crucial role in all subsequent Apollo missions to the moon and remains to this day as one of humanity's greatest engineering achievements. Towering above any other rocket ever built, its colossal size is evident even from this photograph. The image beautifully captures both scientific and aesthetic elements with its vibrant colors contrasting against the night sky. It serves as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet and our fascination with exploring new frontiers within our solar system. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of heritage space photography, we are reminded of humanity's indomitable spirit and unwavering curiosity about what lies beyond our earthly boundaries.
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