STS-26 Discovery Return to Space Launch 1988 - Original NASA Photo
$ 23.76
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STS-26 Discovery Return to Space Launch 1988 - Original NASA Photo. Most images in this series are in incredibly good condition. Own a piece of history with this breathtaking NASA image. The photograph captures the thrilling launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from Pad 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 29, 1988. An original 8x10" vintage photo from a very large collection of original NASA press photographs that originated from the Apollo 1 Foundation. A NASA employee had originally donated his collection to the foundation (at least a subset and perhaps all appear to have originated from NASA employee and Historian Mitchell R Sharpe). This archive included some images with multiple copies. Most images in this series are in incredibly good condition. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo Overview The photograph captures the thrilling launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from Pad 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 29, 1988. It vividly showcases the powerful liftoff with billowing smoke and seagulls in flight, epitomizing the dynamic moment of embarkation for the STS-26 mission. The iconic NASA spacecraft, poised against a backdrop of a bright blue sky, symbolizes human endeavor and technological achievement.The STS-26 mission marked a significant return to space for NASA following the Challenger disaster, emphasizing the resilience and progress of human space exploration. The mission was pivotal in restoring confidence in the shuttle program. Own a piece of history with this breathtaking NASA image. Secure your place in space exploration history today!Text Present JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA 32899 FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE PHOTO CREDIT—NASA OR NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION NO COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IS ASSERTED FOR THIS PHOTOGRAPH IF A RECOGNIZABLE PERSON APPEARS IN THIS PHOTOGRAPH, USE FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE MAY INFRINGE A RIGHT OF PRIVACY OR PUBLICITY. IT MAY NOT BE USED TO STATE OR IMPLY THE ENDORSEMENT BY NASA OR BY ANY EMPLOYEE OF A COMMERCIAL PRODUCT, PROCESS, OR SERVICE, OR USED IN ANY OTHER MANNER THAT MIGHT MISLEAD. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS REQUESTED THAT IF THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS USED IN ADVERTISING AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PROMOTION, LAYOUT AND COPY BE SUBMITTED TO NASA PRIOR TO RELEASE. KSC-88PC-1014 UNCL. 9/29/88 THE SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY AND ITS FIVE MAN CREW IS LAUNCHED FROM PAD 39-B AT 11:37 A.M. AS STS-26 EMBARKS ON A FOUR DAY, ONE HOUR MISSION. (mp) Condition : In very good to excellent vintage condition. Photos in this archive have been well taken care of. Please see scans of the image we have provided for the most accurate and complete state of the photo.
