NASA. A rare and beautiful view of an exceptional column of - Lot 50

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NASA. A rare and beautiful view of an exceptional column of - Lot 50
NASA. A rare and beautiful view of an exceptional column of smoke rising into the sky like a fantastic sculpture topped by a line of flame and a space shuttle (COLUMBIA Mission STS-5). This kind of impressive smoke column could only appear during the first space shuttle launches because of the nature of the first generation of fuel used. This scene was photographed from the air by famed astronaut John W. Young who was the commander of the historic first flight of the Space Shuttle COLUMBIA (STS-1). The tone of the image is due to the sunset rays. 11 November 1982. chromogenic print on "THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK" paper. NASA logo and typed caption on the back. 25,4 x 20,3cm with margins. NASA. A magnificent, rare for exceptional column of smoke rising into the sky like a fantastic sculpture topped by a line of flame and a space shuttle (COLUMBIA STS-5). This kind of impressive smoke column could appear only in the first space shuttle shots because of the nature of the first generation of fuel it used. This scene was photographed from the air by the famous astronaut John W. Young, who was the commander of the 1st historical flight of the space shuttle COLUMBIA (STS-1). The tone of the picture is due to that of the setting sun. November 11 1982 Chromogenic vintage paper "THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK". NASA logo and legend typescript back. 25.4 x 20.3cm with margins.
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