Poster Print : SpaceX CRS-2 launch, March 2013 C016 / 9704
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SpaceX CRS-2 launch, March 2013 C016 / 9704
SpaceX CRS-2 launch. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA, at 10:10am local time (EST) on 1 March 2013. The rocket is carrying a Dragon capsule filled with cargo. This is the third trip by the SpaceX Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission is the second of 12 SpaceX flights contracted by NASA to resupply the ISS. It originated from NASAs COTS (Commercial Orbital Transportation Services) initiative, set up to encourage private companies to ship cargo to the ISS after the retirement of the shuttle program in 2011
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Media ID 9245459
© NASA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
2013 Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Industry Ascending Astronautical Engineering Cape Canaveral Cots Engineering Florida Igniting International Space Station Launch Launching Mission North American Rocket Space Flight Spacecraft Spaceflight Spacex Air Force Station
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the thrill of space exploration with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the NASA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY image of the SpaceX CRS-2 launch from March 2013. Witness the majestic lift-off of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA. This stunning photograph captures the power and innovation of SpaceX's mission to advance space technology and deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Bring this awe-inspiring moment into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for inspiring wonder and igniting imagination.
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 39.5cm x 59.4cm (15.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 captures the awe-inspiring moment of the SpaceX CRS-2 launch in March 2013. The image showcases the remarkable engineering and technological prowess of Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) as their Falcon 9 rocket gracefully ascends from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA. It was an extraordinary sight to witness this historic event unfold at precisely 10:10 am local time (EST). The Falcon 9 rocket carries a Dragon capsule filled with essential cargo destined for the International Space Station (ISS). This mission marked the third trip by SpaceX's Dragon capsule to resupply the ISS, as part of NASA's initiative to encourage private companies after retiring its shuttle program in 2011. As flames ignite beneath it, this cutting-edge spacecraft symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of space exploration in the 21st century. The collaboration between NASA and SpaceX exemplifies how public-private partnerships can revolutionize aerospace industry advancements. The photograph beautifully encapsulates not only a significant milestone for American spaceflight but also highlights North America's prominent role in pushing boundaries beyond our planet. With its powerful Merlin engine propelling it forward, this commercial resupply service demonstrates how private space companies like SpaceX are shaping the future of space travel. This breathtaking image is a testament to human ingenuity and serves as a reminder that we are living in an era where dreams once confined to science fiction novels become reality through groundbreaking endeavors like those undertaken by SpaceX.
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