STSprog_v_c_o_TPMBK (NASA-S-72-1131-S, 108-KSC-72PC-305)
"Artist Concept - Space shuttle orbiter shown with external LH₂/LOX tank (unreadable) during orbiter burn."
Note the lack of OMS pods and the wing-tip mounted reaction control system thrusters.
On the verso, somebody forgot to change the typeset or whatever it is. While light & faded, "NASA/APOLLO" can easily be made out.
The real thing, in action. Cool:
Credit: Space Exploration Stack Exchange website
www.nasa.gov/images/content/151906main_srb_seb_1.jpg
Credit: NASA website
www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/133/graphics/fd8/srb3.jpg
Credit: Kerbal Space Program/CBS News websites
www.nasaspaceflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Z47.jpg
Credit: NASA Spaceflight website
Finally, and most importantly, thanks to Gene Dorr, at his wonderful Space Mission Patches website, the artist is Norman Tiller. An unexpected & wonderful WIN!
See, the image itself & that of others:
genedorr.com/patches/Beyond.html
Mr. Tiller's biography & others...outstanding:
STSprog_v_c_o_TPMBK (NASA-S-72-1131-S, 108-KSC-72PC-305)
"Artist Concept - Space shuttle orbiter shown with external LH₂/LOX tank (unreadable) during orbiter burn."
Note the lack of OMS pods and the wing-tip mounted reaction control system thrusters.
On the verso, somebody forgot to change the typeset or whatever it is. While light & faded, "NASA/APOLLO" can easily be made out.
The real thing, in action. Cool:
Credit: Space Exploration Stack Exchange website
www.nasa.gov/images/content/151906main_srb_seb_1.jpg
Credit: NASA website
www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/133/graphics/fd8/srb3.jpg
Credit: Kerbal Space Program/CBS News websites
www.nasaspaceflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Z47.jpg
Credit: NASA Spaceflight website
Finally, and most importantly, thanks to Gene Dorr, at his wonderful Space Mission Patches website, the artist is Norman Tiller. An unexpected & wonderful WIN!
See, the image itself & that of others:
genedorr.com/patches/Beyond.html
Mr. Tiller's biography & others...outstanding: