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Fine Art Print : Apollo 13 Splashdown, 1970. Creator: NASA
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Apollo 13 Splashdown, 1970. Creator: NASA
Apollo 13 Splashdown, 1970. A perilous space flight comes to a smooth ending with the safe splashdown of the Apollo 13 Command Module (CM) in the south Pacific Ocean, only four miles from the prime recovery ship, the U.S.S. Iwo Jima. The Command Module " Odyssey" with Commander, James A. Lovell Jr. Command Module pilot, John L. Swigert Jr. and Lunar Module pilot Fred W. Haise Jr. splashed down at 12:07:44 p.m. (CST), April 17, 1970. The crewmen were transported by helicopter from the immediate recovery area to the U.S.S. Iwo Jima. The Apollo 13 Moon landing expedition was aborted after an oxygen tank in the service module (SM) failed two days into the mission
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of history with our Fine Art Print of Apollo 13 Splashdown, captured by NASA from Heritage Images. Witness the moment of relief and triumph as the Apollo 13 Command Module safely touches down in the south Pacific Ocean after a harrowing space journey. This stunning Fine Art Print, brought to you by Media Storehouse, showcases the iconic image of NASA's successful mission rescue. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a piece of space exploration history into your home or office.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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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Apollo 13 Splashdown, 1970: A Triumph of Human Ingenuity and Perseverance". This print captures the dramatic moment when the Apollo 13 Command Module safely splashed down in the south Pacific Ocean, marking the end of a perilous space flight. Against all odds, Commander James A. Lovell Jr. , Command Module pilot John L. Swigert Jr. , and Lunar Module pilot Fred W. Haise Jr. emerged unscathed from their harrowing journey. The image showcases the remarkable precision of NASA's recovery efforts as the Command Module "Odyssey" descended only four miles away from its designated recovery ship, the U. S. S. Iwo Jima. The astronauts' safe return was a testament to human resilience and teamwork. However, this triumphant splashdown came after an unexpected turn of events during their mission to land on the Moon. Just two days into their expedition, an oxygen tank failure in the service module forced them to abort their lunar landing plans. Despite facing immense challenges and limited resources onboard their spacecraft, these brave men managed to navigate through space using sheer determination and resourcefulness. This photograph serves as a reminder that even in moments of great adversity, humanity can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles through innovation and collaboration. It stands as a symbol of our unwavering spirit for exploration beyond Earth's boundaries—a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our universe.
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