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Metal Print : The Apollo 8 capsule being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier
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The Apollo 8 capsule being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier
December 27, 1968 - The Apollo 8 capsule is seen being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier, USS Yorktown after its successful splashdown
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1968 Apollo Apollo 8 Archival Command Modules Hoist Maritime Mission Module Picking Up Recover Rescue Service Modules Ship Space Capsule Spacecraft Spaceship Splashdown Square Image Success
20"x20" (51x51cm) Metal Print
Experience the historic moment of human kind's first manned mission to orbit the moon with our stunning Metal Print of Apollo 8's splashdown. Witness the iconic image of the Apollo 8 capsule being hoisted aboard the USS Yorktown, captured by Stocktrek Images on December 27, 1968. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring vibrant colors and exceptional detail to your space-themed decor, making it a perfect addition to any room. Relive the excitement of this groundbreaking achievement in human history with this beautiful and durable piece of wall art.
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.
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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.
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In this print captured by Stocktrek Images, we witness a historic moment in space exploration as the Apollo 8 capsule is being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier, USS Yorktown. The date is December 27,1968, and after a successful splashdown, the spacecraft is carefully lifted onto the massive ship. The image showcases the solitary object of the Apollo 8 capsule against a backdrop of endless blue ocean. With no people visible in the frame, it emphasizes both the magnitude of this achievement and the vastness of space that lies beyond our planet's boundaries. This square color image transports us back to a pivotal era in maritime history when humanity dared to venture beyond Earth's atmosphere. The mission involved service modules and command modules working seamlessly together to ensure a safe return for these brave astronauts. As we gaze at this photograph, we can almost feel ourselves standing on deck alongside those who witnessed this extraordinary event firsthand. We can imagine their sense of awe and pride as they recover this remarkable spaceship from its watery landing site. The inflatable ring surrounding the capsule serves as a reminder of both rescue efforts and triumphs achieved during this groundbreaking mission. This archival image symbolizes not only scientific progress but also human ingenuity and determination. Stocktrek Images has once again provided us with an incredible visual testament to one of mankind's greatest achievements - capturing an iconic moment where success was picked up from within these waters by USS Yorktown.
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