Apollo 15 Saturn V Rocket Launch NASA Kennedy Space Center 1971 Postcard

$ 10.55

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Material: Paper Country: USA Unit Quantity: 1 Continent: North America brand: NASA / TWA Brand/Publisher: NASA / TWA Subject: Space Travel Unit Type: Unit City: Kennedy Space Center Unit of Sale: Single Unit Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979 Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Type: Chrome Number of Items in Set: 1 Year Manufactured: 1971 Postage Condition: Unposted Features: NASA Photo Signed: No Country of Origin: United States Region: Florida

Description

Apollo 15 Saturn V Rocket Launch NASA Kennedy Space Center 1971 Postcard. Capture a pivotal moment in human history with this vivid color photo postcard depicting the launch of Apollo 15. The iconic Saturn V rocket, carrying astronauts David R. Scott, Alfred Worden, and James B. Irwin, is shown majestically lifting off from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 A on July 26th, 1971. This striking image showcases the immense power and ambition of the space program, with the rocket's fiery exhaust illuminating the scene against a clear sky, flanked by launch infrastructure including the 'Liquid Hydrogen Smoking' tank. This collectible piece offers a unique glimpse into the golden age of space exploration. Produced as a "Color Photo by NASA" and distributed through "NASA TOURS Conducted by TWA," it represents an authentic memento from the era. The postcard highlights the significant Apollo 15 mission, which marked humanity's fourth moon landing. It's a fantastic addition for enthusiasts of space history, NASA memorabilia, or vintage Florida travel collectibles.