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First Titan-Centaur Launch Test
The first Titan/Centaur lifted off from Complex 41 at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station at 9:48 AM EDT. The Titan stages burned as programmed, but when the Centaur stage failed to ignite, the Range Safety Officer destroyed it. The new NASA rocket was launched on a proof of concept flight designed to prepare it for twin Viking launches to Mars in 1975 and other missions involving heavy payloads. The 160-foot-tall rocket combines the Air Force Titan III with the NASA high-energy Centaur final stage. The twin solid rocket boosters have a combined liftoff thrust of 2.4 million pounds. Aboard Titan/ Centaur on its proof of concept flight were a dynamic simulator of the Viking spacecraft and a small scientific satellite (SPHINX) designed to determine how high voltage solar cells, insulators, and conductors are affected by the charges particles in space. KSCs Unmanned Launch Operations Directorate conducted the launch. For more information about Titan and Centaur, please see Chapters 4 and 8, respectively, in Roger Launius and Dennis Jenkins book To Reach the High Frontier published by The University Press of Kentucky in 2002
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16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Experience the thrill of space exploration history with our Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring the first failed Titan-Centaur launch test from Space Images. Witness the powerful ascent of the Titan rocket from Complex 41 at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station on March 24, 1966. The Titan stages executed their programmed burns flawlessly, but the Centaur stage unfortunately failed to ignite. This stunning image captures the raw power and determination of the early space program. Bring this iconic moment into your home or office with our high-quality metal print, meticulously crafted to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of the photograph. Each metal print is coated with a durable and scratch-resistant finish, ensuring a long-lasting display that adds depth and dimension to any space.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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 print captures the historic moment of the First Titan-Centaur Launch Test at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station. The 160-foot-tall rocket, a combination of the Air Force Titan III and NASA's high-energy Centaur final stage, soared into the sky with great anticipation. However, as fate would have it, this maiden flight encountered an unexpected setback when the Centaur stage failed to ignite. In order to ensure safety protocols were followed, the Range Safety Officer made a difficult decision to destroy the non-functioning stage. Despite this setback, this proof of concept flight was crucial in preparing for future missions involving heavy payloads and twin Viking launches to Mars in 1975. Onboard this groundbreaking mission were two significant components: a dynamic simulator of the Viking spacecraft and a small scientific satellite called SPHINX. The latter aimed to study how high voltage solar cells, insulators, and conductors are affected by charged particles in space. The launch itself was conducted by KSC's Unmanned Launch Operations Directorate, marking another milestone in their pursuit of exploring outer space. For further insights into both Titan and Centaur rockets' development and capabilities mentioned here, readers can refer to Chapters 4 and 8 respectively in Roger Launius and Dennis Jenkins' book "To Reach the High Frontier" published by The University Press of Kentucky in 2002 (not affiliated with any company). This image serves as a testament to humanity's unwavering determination towards reaching new frontiers beyond our planet Earth.
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