Antique Framed Print : A-type rocket carrying a Vostok manned spacecraft
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A-type rocket carrying a Vostok manned spacecraft
View of an A-type rocket, carrying a Vostok manned spacecraft, being prepared for launch at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in central Asia. The rocket has four liquid-propellant strap-on boosters surrounding a central main engine. The Vostok spacecraft was a sphere only 2.3 metres in diameter and carried one cosmonaut. The first man to fly in space, Yuri Gagarin, made his flight in Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961
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Media ID 6457987
© RIA NOVOSTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Flight Manned Spaceflight Program Programme Russian Soviet
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.4cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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 print captures a momentous chapter in the history of space exploration. Standing tall at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in central Asia, an A-type rocket takes center stage as it prepares to launch a Vostok manned spacecraft into the unknown depths of outer space. The sheer power and ingenuity behind this groundbreaking endeavor are evident in every detail. The A-type rocket is an awe-inspiring sight with its four liquid-propellant strap-on boosters encircling a central main engine. This formidable combination symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our unyielding determination to push beyond the boundaries of Earth. Nestled within this technological marvel is the Vostok spacecraft, a compact sphere measuring only 2.3 meters in diameter. Within its confines lies the dreams and aspirations of one brave cosmonaut who will embark on an extraordinary journey that will forever change our understanding of what is possible. It was within this very vessel that Yuri Gagarin made history on April 12,1961, becoming the first human to venture into space aboard Vostok 1. This remarkable feat marked a pivotal moment for both Russian and Soviet space programs, propelling mankind further towards unlocking the mysteries of our universe. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we are reminded not only of humanity's incredible achievements but also of our boundless potential to explore new frontiers and conquer seemingly insurmountable challenges.
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