Home > North America > United States of America > Lakes > Lake Champlain
Cooper and Conrad on deck, 1965. Creator: NASA
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Cooper and Conrad on deck, 1965. Creator: NASA
Cooper and Conrad on deck, 1965. American astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. (right) and Charles Conrad Jr. on board recovery aircraft carrier U.S.S. Lake Champlain following splashdown and recovery from the Atlantic Ocean. Gemini 5 was the third crewed spaceflight in NASAs Project Gemini
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 24045137
© Heritage Space/Heritage Images
Aircraft Carrier Astronaut Astronauts Atlantic Ocean Cooper Gordo Cooper Gordon Cooper L Gordon Cooper Leroy Gordon Dark Glasses Deck Exploration Glasses Gordo Cooper Gordon Cooper Grinning Heritage Space L Gordon Cooper L Gordon Cooper Jr Leroy Gordon Cooper Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr Nasa Naval Ship Ocean On Board On Deck Recovery Relief Relieved Shades Space Space Exploration Space Mission Space Suit Space Travel Spacesuit Sunglasses United States Navy Us Navy Warships Naval Warfare Pete Conrad Space Suits Spaceman Spacemen Spacesuits Warship
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Portraits
> Black and white portraits
> Fine art portraits
> North America
> United States of America
> Lakes
> Lake Champlain
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures American astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. and Charles Conrad Jr. on board the recovery aircraft carrier U. S. S. Lake Champlain in 1965, following their splashdown and recovery from the vast Atlantic Ocean. The image showcases the historic Gemini 5 mission, which marked a significant milestone in NASA's Project Gemini during the mid-20th century. Both Cooper and Conrad can be seen grinning with relief as they stand confidently on deck, wearing dark glasses to shield their eyes from the bright sunlight reflecting off the ocean waves behind them. This portrait of bravery and determination epitomizes America's pioneering spirit in space exploration. The naval ship serves as a backdrop for this momentous occasion, symbolizing both national pride and technological advancement during this era of scientific discovery. As two of NASA's esteemed astronauts, Cooper and Conrad played integral roles in pushing boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere. This print is not just an artistic representation but also a testament to human achievement in science and exploration. It reminds us of our country's rich heritage in space travel while honoring these brave individuals who risked everything to expand our knowledge of the universe. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by NASA, we are reminded of how far we have come since those early days of space exploration – a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our planet’s borders.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
