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Gemini V spacecraft launched by a Titan II on 21 August?
Gemini V spacecraft launched by a Titan II on 21 August 1965 which carried astronauts L. Gordon Cooper and Charles ?Pete? Conrad for 120 revolutions of the Earth. Date: 1965
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1965 Astronauts Carried Cooper Gemini Gordon Launched Spacecraft Titan Aeronautics
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of space exploration with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the historic launch of Gemini V. This captivating image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the moment when astronauts L. Gordon Cooper and Charles "Pete" Conrad soared into space aboard a Titan II rocket on August 21, 1965. With 120 revolutions around the Earth, this mission marked a significant milestone in the Gemini program. Add this stunning piece to your collection and relive the excitement of humanity's journey into the cosmos.
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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This historic photograph captures the moment of liftoff for the Gemini V spacecraft, launched by a Titan II rocket on August 21, 1965. The Gemini V mission, also known as G5, was the fifth manned flight in NASA's Gemini program and the eighth manned flight in the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Aboard the spacecraft were astronauts L. Gordon Cooper and Charles "Pete" Conrad. They embarked on a journey that would last for 120 revolutions of the Earth, spending a total of 135 hours and 17 minutes in space. The Titan II rocket, a two-stage liquid-fueled missile, provided the powerful lift needed to propel the Gemini V spacecraft into orbit. The planes and aircraft in the background of the photograph offer a stark contrast to the futuristic spacecraft, representing the transportation technology of the time. The Gemini V mission was a significant milestone in the development of human spaceflight, paving the way for future missions and ultimately, the Apollo moon landings. Cooper and Conrad's successful mission demonstrated the United States' ability to sustain long-duration spaceflights and perform extravehicular activities, which were crucial skills for future space exploration. This photograph serves as a reminder of the groundbreaking achievements in aeronautical and space technology during the mid-1960s.
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