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Sputnik II
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Media ID 9895405
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.8cm x 30.3cm (7.8" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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
Sputnik II: A Historical Milestone in Space Exploration (Sputnik II, plane, aeroplane, space, exploration) This photograph depicts the historic launch of Sputnik II, the world's first artificial Earth satellite, on August 3, 1957. The image captures the moment just before the rocket, carrying the groundbreaking spacecraft, ascends into the sky, leaving behind a trail of smoke and fire. In the foreground, a crowd of onlookers gathers around, their faces filled with anticipation and awe. The launch site, located in Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, is a hive of activity as engineers, scientists, and military personnel work diligently to ensure a successful launch. At the heart of the scene is the mighty R-7 Semyorka rocket, a powerful engine designed by the Soviet Union's leading rocket scientists, Sergei Korolev and Valentin Glushko. The rocket's distinctive design, with its distinctive conical shape and multiple engines, would become synonymous with the Soviet space program and the dawn of the Space Age. Sputnik II carried the first living being into space, a dog named Laika, who was selected for her ability to withstand the rigors of space travel and to provide valuable data on the effects of spaceflight on a living organism. The successful launch of Sputnik II marked a significant milestone in human history, ushering in a new era of space exploration and scientific discovery. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity, determination, and courage of the scientists, engineers, and explorers who dared to reach for the stars. It serves as a reminder of the incredible progress humanity has made in space exploration and the boundless potential that lies ahead.
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