Antique Framed Print : Monkey in a spacesuit
Framed Photos from Science Photo Library
Monkey in a spacesuit
Monkey in a spacesuit. Sam, a male rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta), wearing a fibreglass couch spacesuit. Sam was launched on the Little Joe 2 rocket on 4th December 1959. He survived an 11 minute and 06 second flight
Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations
Media ID 6443861
© NASA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
1900s 1959 Mammal Mercury Program Monkey Preparation Primate Programme Rhesus Monkey Space Flight Space Suit Us A Macaca Mulatta Mono Chrome
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 24.3cm x 37.1cm (9.6" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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
This print from Science Photo Library takes us back to a significant moment in history - the pioneering days of space exploration. Captured in stunning monochrome, it showcases "Sam" a male rhesus monkey, donning a specially designed fibreglass couch spacesuit. Sam's remarkable journey began on December 4th, 1959 when he was launched aboard the Little Joe 2 rocket as part of the Mercury program. As we gaze at this image, we are reminded of the immense preparation and groundbreaking advancements that paved the way for human spaceflight. Sam's successful survival during his impressive 11-minute and 06-second flight marked an important milestone in our understanding of how living organisms could withstand the rigors of space travel. The photograph not only highlights Sam's role as an intrepid explorer but also serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our planet. It symbolizes our relentless pursuit to push boundaries and venture into uncharted territories. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the convergence of science, technology, and nature. The juxtaposition between Sam – a wild mammal representing Earth's diverse fauna – and his futuristic spacesuit is both awe-inspiring and thought-provoking. Let this extraordinary image serve as a reminder that even amidst vast unknowns, humans have always strived to reach for the stars with unwavering determination.
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