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Poster Print : Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA
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Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. The Apollo 17 Command Module (CM) " America", with astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans and Harrison H. Schmitt aboard, nears splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean to successfully concludes the final lunar landing mission in NASAs Apollo program. This overhead view was taken from a recovery aircraft seconds before the spacecraft hit the water. The splashdown occurred at 304:31:59 ground elapsed time, 2:24:59 p.m. (EST), at coordinates of 166 degrees 8 minutes west longitude and 27 degrees 53 minutes south latitude, about 350 nautical miles southeast of Samoa. The splashdown was only 0.8 miles from the target point. Later, the three crewmen were picked up by a helicopter from the prime recovery ship, USS Ticonderoga
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A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Relive the historic moment of the Apollo 17 splashdown with our stunning poster print from NASA's archives. Witness the iconic image of the Apollo 17 Command Module "America" safely returning to Earth, as astronauts Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans, and Harrison Schmitt emerge from their lunar journey in the Pacific Ocean on December 19, 1972. This captivating poster, brought to you by Media Storehouse and sourced directly from NASA through Heritage Images, is a must-have for space enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Experience the thrill of the final Apollo mission to the moon, and add this piece of lunar history to your collection.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the historic moment of the Apollo 17 splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on December 19,1972. The image showcases the Apollo 17 Command Module "America" descending towards a successful conclusion of NASA's final lunar landing mission. Astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans, and Harrison H. Schmitt can be seen aboard the spacecraft as it nears its watery touchdown. Taken from a recovery aircraft just seconds before impact, this overhead view provides a remarkable perspective of this monumental event in space exploration history. The splashdown occurred with astonishing precision at coordinates approximately 350 nautical miles southeast of Samoa, only 0.8 miles away from the target point. Following their safe descent into Earth's atmosphere, the three crewmen were swiftly rescued by a helicopter dispatched from USS Ticonderoga, which served as the prime recovery ship for this mission. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its portrayal of human achievement but also in its representation of America's pioneering spirit and dedication to space exploration during that era. It serves as a testament to our nation's commitment to pushing boundaries and venturing into uncharted territories beyond our own planet. Preserved by NASA and now available through Heritage Images, this stunning print offers viewers an opportunity to relive one of humanity's most extraordinary accomplishments – reaching for the stars and bringing them closer to home.
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