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Fine Art Print : Us-Space Shuttle Lands
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from Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Us-Space Shuttle Lands
The Space Shuttle Discovery lands early 22 September 1993 marking the first night landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The five-man crew aboard Discovery spent ten days in space and orbited the Earth 158 times. The crew released an experimental communications satellite and rehearsed procedures to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. / AFP PHOTO / BRUCE WEAVER
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Space Shuttle Technology Telescope
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of "Us-Space Shuttle Lands" by renowned photographer Bruce Weaver from Agence France-Presse (AFP). Witness the historic moment as the Space Shuttle Discovery makes its first night landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 22 September 1993. This stunning print captures the brilliance of the night sky and the majesty of the Space Shuttle as it touches down, a moment etched in space exploration history. Add this beautiful piece to your collection and relive the excitement every day.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.9cm (23.4" x 15.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Bruce Weaver from Agence France-Presse (AFP), we witness a historic moment in space exploration as the US Space Shuttle Discovery gracefully touches down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the early morning of 22 September 1993. This remarkable event marked the first-ever night landing at this prestigious spaceport, adding another milestone to humanity's journey beyond Earth. The dedicated five-man crew aboard Discovery had just completed an awe-inspiring ten-day mission, during which they orbited our planet an astonishing 158 times. Their time in space was filled with groundbreaking achievements and crucial experiments that pushed the boundaries of technology and human understanding. Among their notable accomplishments was the successful release of an experimental communications satellite into orbit, paving the way for enhanced global connectivity. Additionally, these skilled astronauts diligently rehearsed intricate procedures aimed at repairing one of mankind's most valuable scientific instruments - the Hubble Space Telescope. Weaver's photograph beautifully captures both the grandeur and precision involved in such a significant landing. The horizontal composition emphasizes every detail: from the majestic shuttle itself to its delicate cargo suspended above it – symbolizing our relentless pursuit of knowledge through advanced telescopic technology. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity, determination, and unwavering curiosity about what lies beyond our earthly confines. It reminds us that even amidst darkness, there is always light waiting to be discovered among distant stars.
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