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1950s Mars spacecraft design
1950s Mars spacecraft design, computer artwork. This is the cargo ship and glider designed by the German-US rocket engineer Wernher von Braun (1912- 1977), as part of his proposal for a manned mission to Mars (lower left). These proposals were published in 1952, and are still considered valid today. Three cargo ships and seven passenger ships would be assembled in Earth orbit. After a 260-day voyage, 50 people from the mission crew of 70 would use the three cargo ship gliders (wingspan: 153 metres) to land on the surface for 400 days of exploration. The central section of each glider would be used as a rocket to ascend to the seven passenger ships in Mars orbit, to be used for the journey home. The proposal was published in a set of articles, books (Across the Space Frontier, 1953; The Mars Project, 1963), and television programs
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This print showcases a remarkable 1950s Mars spacecraft design, brought to life through intricate computer artwork. The visionary behind this concept was none other than the brilliant German-US rocket engineer, Wernher von Braun. In his groundbreaking proposal for a manned mission to Mars, von Braun envisioned an assembly of three cargo ships and seven passenger ships in Earth orbit. After embarking on a grueling 260-day voyage, a courageous crew of 70 individuals would arrive at their destination. Fifty members from the crew would then utilize the awe-inspiring cargo ship gliders with an impressive wingspan of 153 meters to descend onto the Martian surface. For an astounding duration of 400 days, these intrepid explorers would engage in extensive research and discovery. The central section of each glider ingeniously doubled as a rocket that enabled ascent back into Mars orbit where the seven passenger ships awaited their return journey home. Published in various articles, books such as "Across the Space Frontier" (1953) and "The Mars Project" (1963), as well as featured on television programs, von Braun's proposals have stood the test of time and are still regarded as valid today. This historic piece captures not only the ingenuity but also serves as a testament to human ambition and our unyielding desire to explore beyond our own planet. With its sepia-toned monochrome aesthetic evoking nostalgia from bygone eras, this image is sure to inspire wonder about our place within the vastness of space exploration.
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