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From left: Alan Shepard Jr and John Glenn Jr in the Mer?
From left: Alan Shepard Jr and John Glenn Jr in the Mercury control center on 18 July 1961 prior the sub-orbital flight of Virgil Grissom on 21 July. Date: 1961
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Media ID 18388544
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Picture Library
1961 Alan Center Control From Glenn Grissom Mercury Prior Shepard Sub Orbital Virgil Aeronautics
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this historic photograph, taken on July 18, 1961, astronauts Alan Shepard Jr. and John Glenn Jr. are seen in the Mercury control center, deep in concentration as they prepare for the sub-orbital flight of astronaut Virgil Grissom, which was scheduled for July 21. The Mercury program, a significant milestone in the history of aeronautics, was the United States' first manned spaceflight initiative. Shepard, the first American in space, had made his sub-orbital flight aboard Freedom 7 on May 5, 1961, while Glenn, the second American in space, orbited the Earth aboard Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962. The trio of astronauts were part of the elite group of pioneers who helped pave the way for the United States' space exploration efforts. In this moment, they are united in their focus and determination to ensure the success of the upcoming mission. The photograph captures the intensity and dedication of these early space explorers as they work together to push the boundaries of human achievement. This image is a powerful reminder of the remarkable progress made in the field of aeronautics during the early days of space exploration.
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