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Fine Art 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 Square Image Success Splashdown
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historic moment of human achievement with our Fine Art Print from Stocktrek Images. Witness the iconic image of the Apollo 8 capsule being hoisted aboard the USS Yorktown after its groundbreaking December 1968 splashdown. This stunning photograph captures the determination and innovation of the Apollo 8 mission team, and is a must-have for any space enthusiast or history buff's collection. Our high-quality Fine Art Prints are professionally printed on premium paper and carefully packaged to ensure your satisfaction. Order now and bring a piece of space 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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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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