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An original 8x10" vintage photo from a very large collection of original NASA press photographs that we acquired from an estate. The owner was a member of the Apollo press / photographic team. His archive contained many photos of Apollo missions and Cape Kennedy images, all stamped with the official blue NASA text. His archive included some images with multiple copies. Most images in this series are in incredibly good condition. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.
Photo Overview
The image captures the dramatic moment of the Apollo 11 booster rocket separating, as seen from a 70mm telescopic camera aboard an Air Force RC-135N aircraft. This remarkable photo, taken at an altitude of about 38 miles downrange from Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969, showcases the power and precision of NASA's technology during the historic lunar mission.
Apollo 11, a pivotal moment in space exploration, marked the first successful moon landing, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin becoming the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface. This mission represented a monumental achievement in human history, igniting global fascination and paving the way for future space endeavors. Own a piece of this history today with this NASA original photograph!
Text Present
JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, NASA
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA 32899
FOR RELEASE July 16, 1969 PHOTO NO. 107-KSC-69PC-445
69-HC-783
69-H-1170
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. â?? The Apollo 11 booster rocket separates at an altitude of about 38 miles, about 55 miles downrange. The S-IC booster burns 2 1/2 minutes to lift Apollo 11 to this altitude. This photograph was taken with a 70mm telescopic camera mounted in an Air Force RC-135N aircraft, modified to accept the Airborne Lightweight Optical Tracking System (ALOTS). The aircraft flies at an altitude of between 35,000 and 45,000 feet. The ALOTS camera has an automatic tracking ability and can photograph a rocket at distances exceeding 220 miles.
Photo Credit â?? NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Condition: In very good to excellent vintage condition. Photos in this set have been well taken care of. Please see scans of the image we have provided for the most accurate and complete state of the photo.
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