Poster Print : Mercury Spacegraft (replica). 1960
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Mercury Spacegraft (replica). 1960
Mercury Spacegraft (replica). 1960. Deutches Museum. Munich. Germany
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Media ID 14331003
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Capsule Deutsches Human Meisterwerken Mercury Munich Naturwissenschaft Orbit Program Project Space Spacecraft Spaceflight Technology
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Mercury Spacegraft (replica) poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the early space age with a stunning depiction of the Mercury Spacegraft housed in the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany, in 1960. Add an air of nostalgia and wonder to any room with this unique and intriguing piece of space history.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.6cm x 42cm (20.7" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 photograph showcases a replica of the Mercury Spacecraft, a pioneering achievement in human spaceflight technology during the 20th century. The Mercury Spacecraft, on display at the prestigious Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany, is a testament to the groundbreaking advancements made during the Mercury Project, a significant component of the United States' Man in Space Soonest program. The Mercury Spacecraft, designed and developed by a team of brilliant scientists and engineers, was the first manned spacecraft to carry an astronaut into orbit around Earth. Launched on May 5, 1961, astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American in space, achieving a suborbital flight that reached an altitude of 118 miles. The Mercury Spacecraft, with its distinctive shape and iconic design, was the precursor to the more advanced spacecraft that would follow, including the Gemini and Apollo spacecraft. The Mercury Spacecraft's success marked a crucial milestone in the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union, demonstrating the country's technological prowess and commitment to scientific exploration. This photograph, taken at the Deutsches Museum, offers a glimpse into the history of human spaceflight and the technological innovations that have shaped our understanding of the universe. The Mercury Spacecraft remains an enduring symbol of human curiosity, ingenuity, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge, inspiring generations to reach for the stars.
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