Poster Print : Sputnik-type capsule in Baikonur museum
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Sputnik-type capsule in Baikonur museum
Sputnik-type capsule, designed to carry animals into space, in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan. Photos show Sergei Korolev in July 1954 with a dog that flew on a suborbital rocket and Laika in her capsule before launch into orbit, in Sputnik 2, on 3 November 1957
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step into the realm of space exploration history with our captivating Sputnik-type capsule poster print from Media Storehouse. This striking image, captured by Mark├ę Williamson at the Baikonur space museum in Kazakhstan, showcases a Sputnik-style capsule that once carried animals into the unknown frontiers of space. The photograph, taken in July 1954, features the legendary Soviet rocket scientist Sergei Korolev with a dog that flew on a suborbital rocket. Bring the thrill of space travel and the spirit of scientific discovery into your home or office with this beautifully printed, high-quality poster. A must-have for space enthusiasts and history buffs alike!
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the early days of space exploration, where groundbreaking achievements were made by the Soviet Union. The image showcases a Sputnik-type capsule, specifically designed to transport animals into space, displayed in the Baikonur space museum in Kazakhstan. The significance of this artifact lies not only in its engineering marvel but also in the stories it holds within. In July 1954, we see Sergei Korolev, one of Russia's greatest rocket engineers and designers, posing with a dog that would soon embark on a suborbital journey. This moment captures the pioneering spirit and determination that fueled the race for space dominance during this era. Another poignant scene depicted is Laika inside her capsule just before her historic launch into orbit aboard Sputnik 2 on November 3rd, 1957. Laika became an emblematic figure as she became the first living being to venture into outer space. Her sacrifice paved the way for future human missions and ignited debates about ethics and animal welfare. This photograph serves as a reminder of how far we have come since those early days of space exploration. It symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our ability to push boundaries beyond what was once thought possible. As we gaze upon this relic from history at Baikonur museum, we are reminded of both our achievements and responsibilities as stewards of scientific progress.
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