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Apollo VII Launch, October 1968
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Apollo VII Launch, October 1968
S (11 Oct. 1968) --- The Apollo 7/Saturn IB space vehicle is launched from the Kennedy Space Centers Launch Complex 34 at 11:03 a.m. (EDT), Oct. 11, 1968. Apollo 7 (Spacecraft 101/Saturn 205) is the first of several manned flights aimed at qualifying the spacecraft for the half-million mile round trip to the moon. Aboard the Apollo spacecraft are astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr. commander; Donn F. Eisele, command module pilot; and Walter Cunningham, lunar module pilot. (This view is framed by palm trees on either side)
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the historic moment of the Apollo VII launch in October 1968. The image captures the sheer power and awe-inspiring beauty of the event as the Apollo 7/Saturn IB space vehicle soars into the sky from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 34. This significant mission marked a crucial step towards achieving mankind's dream of reaching the moon. The primary objective was to qualify the spacecraft for future manned flights that would eventually embark on a half-million mile round trip to our celestial neighbor. Onboard this groundbreaking Apollo spacecraft were three brave astronauts: Walter M. Schirra Jr. , serving as commander; Donn F. Eisele, fulfilling his role as command module pilot; and Walter Cunningham, taking on responsibilities as lunar module pilot. These individuals represented humanity's unwavering spirit of exploration and their courage paved the way for future space missions. As we gaze upon this remarkable scene framed by palm trees on either side, we can't help but feel a sense of wonderment at what these pioneers achieved against all odds. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination, reminding us that with ambition and perseverance, no goal is too distant or unattainable.
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