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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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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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