Original Future Space Shuttle Concept Art B/W Photograph Rockwell NASA

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Original Future Space Shuttle Concept Art B/W Photograph Rockwell NASA
Black & White Photograph of concept art of a Future Space Shuttle deploying a Satellite.
Print has some Discoloration Staining on Back due to age.
The Space Shuttle program was the fourth human spaceflight program carried out by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which accomplished routine transportation for Earth-to-orbit crew and cargo from 1981 to 2011. Its official name, Space Transportation System (STS), was taken from a 1969 plan for a system of reusable spacecraft of which it was the only item funded for development.
Before the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969, NASA began studies of Space Shuttle designs as early as October 1968. The early studies were denoted "Phase A", and in June 1970, "Phase B", which were more detailed and specific. The primary intended use of the Space Shuttle was supporting the future space station, ferrying a minimum crew of four and about 20,000 pounds (9,100 kg) of cargo, and able to be rapidly turned around for future flights.
A Great Part of American Space Exploration History!
Photo was obtained from the estate of a former North American Aviation - Rockwell employee who worked in the Photography Department. Photo is 8 x 10 on Black & White Paper. Shipped with a Priority Flat Rate Envelope. Each shipment of Prints(s) will be protected against bending or folding, by using a stiff backing inserted in the envelope and Print enclosed in a protector. Please view all my auctions as I will list many other items from this estate.