Soviet rocketry museum, 1959
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Soviet rocketry museum, 1959
Soviet rocketry museum. Museum visitor looking at the GIRD-09 rocket, the first Soviet liquid-propelled rocket. This rocket was launched in 1933 by a Russian rocketry group called GIRD (the Moscow Group for Reactive Motion). It reached a height of 400 metres, landing 150 metres from the launch site. Photographed in Russia in 1959
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1900s 1930s 1936 1950s 1959 Early Educational Exhibit Exhibition Liquid Liquid Fuel Museum Public Rocket Rocket Science Rocketry Rockets Russia Russian Soviet Soviet Union Space Flight Uss R Visiting Visitor Admiring Exhibits Mono Chrome
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In this photograph taken in 1959, we see a museum visitor immersed in the rich history of Soviet rocketry. Standing before the GIRD-09 rocket, the first liquid-propelled rocket developed by the Moscow Group for Reactive Motion (GIRD), he gazes intently at this remarkable piece of technological advancement. The image captures a pivotal moment in time when space exploration was still in its infancy. The GIRD-09, launched back in 1933, soared to an impressive height of 400 meters before gracefully descending just 150 meters away from its launch site. This early achievement paved the way for future advancements that would eventually lead to monumental milestones like manned space flights. As our visitor stands there, his admiration is palpable. His presence speaks volumes about human curiosity and our relentless pursuit of knowledge. He represents countless individuals who have been captivated by the wonders of science and technology throughout history. This print from Science Photo Library serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come since those early days of rocketry. It offers us a glimpse into a world where dreams were transformed into reality through sheer determination and ingenuity. With every detail captured beautifully in monochrome, this image transports us back to an era defined by innovation and ambition—a testament to mankind's unwavering desire to explore uncharted territories beyond Earth's boundaries.
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