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Soyuz 13 rocket launch
Soyuz 13 rocket launch. Launch of the Soviet Soyuz 13 spacecraft carrying Pyotr Klimuk and Valentin Lebedev. Soyuz 13 was the Soviet Unions first dedicated science mission, and the first mission controlled by the new Kaliningrad Mission Control Center. It was also the second test flight of the redesigned Soyuz 7K-T spacecraft that first flew as Soyuz 12. Photographed at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on 18th December 1973
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This print captures the historic moment of the Soyuz 13 rocket launch at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on December 18th, 1973. The Soviet Union's first dedicated science mission was set in motion as the Soyuz spacecraft carried astronauts Pyotr Klimuk and Valentin Lebedev into space. This groundbreaking mission marked a significant milestone for both Soviet engineering and space exploration. Controlled by the newly established Kaliningrad Mission Control Center, this launch showcased the advancements in Russian technology and propelled their space program forward. The redesigned Soyuz 7K-T spacecraft, previously known as Soyuz 12, underwent its second test flight during this mission. As flames engulfed the rocket and it ascended towards the heavens, this photograph encapsulates not only a moment of combustion but also symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries. It serves as a testament to humanity's unyielding curiosity about our universe. The image showcases an era when nations engaged in fierce competition during the Space Race of the 20th century. With rocket fuel propelling them skyward, these brave cosmonauts embarked on a journey that would contribute to our understanding of space travel and pave the way for future manned missions. Science Photo Library presents this remarkable piece capturing astronautical engineering at its finest - an awe-inspiring reminder of how far we have come in our quest to explore outer space.
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