fut/spasta_v_c_o_TPMBK (S84-30007, 84-H-8 & 84-HC-16 eq)

"The Johnson Space Center's “Racetrack” configuration appears to be loosely based on the earlier Space Operations Center concept.

 

NASA/JSC “Racetrack” growth configuration with space tug hangar & satellite servicing facilities. This concept was abandoned fairly early, however.”

 

Above & image at:

 

www.pmview.com/spaceodysseytwo/station/sld029.htm

Credit: PMView Pro website

 

The view is to the southwest, the large inlet below the space station being Galveston Bay, adjacent to Houston, TX.

 

Although not to be found at any NASA website, a rather nice version of it is available at the following...the University of Texas Medical Branch/Moody Medical Library - Texas Digital Library website. THERE, but NOT at any NASA website. Sure, why not.

Wait one...this explains it:

 

utmb-ir.tdl.org/handle/2152.3/563

 

utmb-ir.tdl.org/handle/2152.3/8507?show=full

 

I'll be damned, look at that:

 

utmb-ir.tdl.org/bitstream/handle/2152.3/8507/29.48%20S84-...

 

Based on the unique airbrush style, even the colors used, I think this is by Paul Houston, possibly/likely a Boeing artist.

Done