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Fine Art Print : Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom approaches his Redstone ?
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Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom approaches his Redstone ?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom approaches his Redstone rocket at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961
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1961 Approaches Astronaut Canaveral Cancelled Cape Delayed Grissom Prior Redstone Rocket Virgil Aeronautics
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of space exploration history with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom's determined approach to his Redstone rocket at Cape Canaveral. Captured in this iconic image, Grissom stands resolute amidst the backdrop of the historic launchpad, his focus unwavering despite the delayed flight due to bad weather on July 19, 1961. This exquisitely detailed, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online brings a piece of space history into your home or office, making it a must-have for any space enthusiast or history buff.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom stands before the towering Redstone rocket at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 19, 1961. The date would go down in history as a significant one for the American space program, but for Grissom, it marked the delayed launch of his mission, which ultimately ended up being cancelled due to inclement weather. Grissom, a decorated military officer and one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts, is seen here in his element, dressed in his iconic white pressure suit and helmet, gazing intently at the rocket that would carry him into space. The Redstone, a powerful and versatile rocket, had already made history by launching the first American satellite, Explorer 1, in 1958. Now, it was poised to take Grissom on a suborbital flight, the second manned mission in the Mercury program following Alan Shepard's historic suborbital flight in May 1961. However, the weather gods had other plans. The countdown had begun, but a sudden storm system moved in, forcing NASA to call off the launch. Grissom, like his fellow astronauts, would have to wait for another opportunity to take to the stars. But even in the face of delay and disappointment, Grissom's determination and focus are palpable in this image, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the early space age. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of aeronautical exploration, and serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and perseverance required to push the boundaries of human achievement.
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