Metal Print : Soyuz 15 rocket on launchpad
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Soyuz 15 rocket on launchpad
Soyuz 15. A rocket carrying the Soyuz-15 capsule on its launchpad. Soyuz-15 was launched on 26 August 1974 to take Gennadi Sarafinov and Lev Dyomin to the orbiting Salyut 3 space station. When the spacecraft arrived it was unable to dock due to a failure in the automated system. The crew returned to Earth on 28 August
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1970s 1974 20th Baikonur Booster Centre Century Cosmodrome Craft Failure Flight Launch Launcher Launchpad Lights Manned Mission Night Program Programme Rocket Russia Russian Salyut Soviet Soyuz Spacecraft Spaceflight Station Twentieth Nighttime
20"x20" (51x51cm) Metal Print
Experience the thrill of space exploration with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the iconic image of the Soyuz 15 rocket on the launchpad. This stunning photograph captures the power and precision of the Soyuz-15 rocket, which carried Gennadi Sarafanov and Lev Dyomin to the Salyut 3 space station on 26 August 1974. Our high-quality metal prints bring vibrant colors and incredible detail to your home or office, making this historic moment a captivating addition to any space enthusiast's collection. Order now and relive the excitement of space travel with every glance.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the iconic Soyuz 15 rocket standing tall on its launchpad, ready to embark on a historic mission. In the darkness of night at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Russia's renowned space center, this momentous event took place in the heart of the 20th century. The year was 1974 when Gennadi Sarafinov and Lev Dyomin boarded the Soyuz-15 capsule with hopes of reaching the orbiting Salyut 3 space station. As this powerful craft soared into the sky, dreams of exploration and scientific advancement filled their minds. However, fate had other plans for them. Upon arrival at Salyut 3, an unexpected failure in the automated system prevented their docking with the space station. Disappointed but undeterred by this setback, Sarafinov and Dyomin returned to Earth just two days later. This image not only showcases a significant moment in Russian space history but also symbolizes human resilience and determination in pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet's boundaries. It serves as a reminder that even amidst failures and challenges, we continue to strive for progress in our understanding of outer space. With its vivid lights illuminating both rocket and launchpad against the backdrop of a starry night sky, this photograph encapsulates both the awe-inspiring beauty and technological marvels associated with manned missions during that era.
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