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"Artist concept of "Moon Mission"."

3-10-66

 

A somewhat understated caption for a spectacular work of art, depicting Lunar Module ascent stage liftoff.

 

With color more representative of the original work:

 

Flickr: Explore!

Credit: "Apollo 11 Timeline" blogspot

 

Possibly by Mr. Gary Meyer? If so, or even if not, fascinating history/background on the artist, who was responsible for a bulk of phenomenal artwork depicting a "moon mission". And...Mr. Meyer's credentials, achievements and honors are immensely impressive:

 

garymeyerillustration.net/BIOGRAPHY.html

 

garymeyerillustration.net/ILLUSTRATIONS/Pages/early_work....

 

The exact same scene, albeit with an updated LM, is featured in the following H-Missions "Apollo Spacecraft News Reference", labeled as "P-30":

 

www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/CSM_News_Reference_H_Missions.pdf

Credit: ALSJ website

 

And here...absolutely gorgeous:

 

wehackthemoon.com/sites/default/files/styles/hero_extra_l...

Credit: Draper Labs "HACK THE MOON" website

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