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“In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the petals on the Mars Pathfinder lander are being closed for flight and won’t open again until the lander has touched down on the Martian surface in July 1997. Tucked inside the compact lander are the Surveyor small rover, which will become the first vehicle to traverse the Martian surface, and the lander’s Mars Pathfinder Imager, a stereo-imaging system camera that will capture images of both the surrounding terrain as well as the rover’s excursions, and the other instrumentation and equipment. The outside of the tetrahedral-shaped lander is padded with airbags that will help cushion the lander from the impact of landing. Once assembly of the entry vehicle is complete, it will be mated to the cruise stage that will carry Pathfinder on its direct trajectory to Mars, and then to an upper stage booster. The Mars Pathfinder is slated for launch aboard a Delta II expendable launch vehicle on December 2 at the beginning of a 24-day launch period.”
Have you ever been to historic places in south India and ever wondered why the heck on earth you find so many ugly holes on huge rocks, right next to nice carvings and scriptures? Well if you have the discovery DVD's and seen it already, good enough. The folks who still have no clue, listen carefully.
The maximum load that you are allowed to transport in the USA by road is about 30 tonnes. Anything more than this requires a license and specialized equipment and of course a lot of things. Now come to India, rewind your time way back to say 3500 B.C or 300 B.C or 700 A.D when most of these huge temples were built. We did not have airplanes, we did not have trucks or cranes to do the job. Nope, god did not do shit as usual, nor did black magic or divine power. Engineering science did the job.
The average weight of each and every rock is about 1300 tonnes and many of them shot past the regular 7000 tonne mark. Now how do you take these rocks up the hill, about 700 meters up the sea level? The simple answer is you gotta break them into pieces and take them, but then how the heck do you break such huge rocks. If your answer was drill and hammer them out, sorry mate, you scored an F :-) (i did too!)
Drilling, hammering et all was time consuming and resourceful and required impossible amount of manpower and horsepower. Explosives are a thing that happened a few hundred years ago and were unheard of during these times. Even if they were available, blasting off mountain rocks meant you could not use them properly and cut it on a shape you wanted them to come out for specific purposes. So, here is what they did.
Instead of breaking the entire rock, they drilled very small holes into them along the line where the rock was meant to be broken. As soon as the holes were drilled, soft pieces of wood was thrust into these holes and the rock was heated so that it would expand (remember the physics lesson, objects expand on heat) and they thrust more soft wood into these holes and sealed them with mud and plastered it with lime. Now pour cold water over it in large quantities, the rock cools down and contracts, however the wood inside absorbs the water and expands due to its soft nature and absorbing characteristic. So rock shrinks, wood enlarges/expands and thereby forces the rock to crack along the lines where the wholes were drilled.
Ta daa! You have a neatly cut rock precise to the line where the engineer drew the line and you could not cut them again into smaller pieces till they could be carried over or carved here for whatever use they were meant to be. That's exactly how they did it. Engineering freaking genius, 1000's of years back!
Canon EOS 400D with the Sigma EF 24 - 70 MM F/2.8, Aperture Priority, F/8 at 1/200th of a Second, ISO100.
"Artist's concept of VAB.
SHOT FOR: Hendley"
Note the empty crawler transporter at the threshold of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and an Advanced Saturn(?)/MLP/LUT stack on the other side of it. The contrails of the two high altitude jets near the upper left are a nice subtle touch.
Despite the obvious expectation that this is by Don Mackey...idk...maybe Loren R. Fisher. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
“This is an artist’s concept of NASA’s Space Telescope, a multi-purpose optical telescope planned for launch into Earth orbit in 1983 aboard the Space Shuttle. The 10-ton unmanned telescope will enable scientists to see deep into space--seven times farther than is now possible, perhaps even to the outer edge of the universe. NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala., has overall management responsibility for the Space Telescope project.”
Nine years later, the same background: with a shuttle, Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) AND ground station!
images.nasa.gov/details-S88-47723
A nearly identical perspective, although a far inferior depiction by Jim Butcher:
www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1672894
Credit: "comicartfans.com" website
Boston’s Port is not just a gateway for global trade but also a testament to historical resilience and architectural prowess. Nestled in the heart of Massachusetts Bay, this port has been an economic lifeline since colonial times, evolving from a modest docking point for merchant vessels into one of America’s busiest cargo hubs.
As you approach Boston’s waterfront, you’re greeted by an awe-inspiring sight – towering cranes that dominate the skyline. These aren’t just any cranes; they are marvels of modern engineering that echo Boston’s rich history in every rivet and steel beam. The cranes’ design pays homage to both function and form, standing as silent sentinels that have witnessed revolutions both industrial and political.
Walking along the docks, one can almost hear the echoes of history – from tea-laden ships sparking revolutions to wartime fleets bolstering freedom’s cause. Each crane tells a story not just of cargo loaded or unloaded but also of architectural evolution over centuries. Their robust frameworks speak volumes about advancements in metallurgy and design principles that have turned these structures into icons of efficiency and strength.
The Port’s architecture is a blend of utilitarian purpose with aesthetic consideration – it’s where form meets function in spectacular fashion. The juxtaposition between historic brick warehouses and state-of-the-art facilities reflects Boston’s respect for its past while embracing innovation.
Visitors to this historic site will find themselves immersed in an environment where every bolted joint narrates tales from yesteryears while actively shaping global commerce narratives today – truly making it a cornerstone not only for Massachusetts but also for international trade routes.
The Golden Gate Bridge's north tower rises majestically through the twilight, its International Orange paint glowing warmly under artificial lighting while the deep blue hour sky provides dramatic backdrop. Photographed from the rocky shoreline near Fort Point on the San Francisco side, this perspective captures the bridge at its most atmospheric—that fleeting moment when day surrenders to night and the iconic structure transforms into a beacon of light.
The bridge's distinctive Art Deco tower stands tall against Marin Headlands silhouetted in the distance, its steel lattice framework illuminated by powerful lights mounted at the base and along the span. The red aviation warning light at the tower's peak blinks as a safety measure for aircraft, while the decorative lighting traces the suspension cables and vertical supports. This lighting design, implemented in the 1980s, ensures the bridge remains visible and photogenic after dark while honoring its status as one of the world's most recognizable structures.
Fort Point area facilities cluster at the tower's base—the historic fortification, visitor amenities, and access roads all bathed in warm artificial light that creates a glowing pool against the darkening landscape. The juxtaposition of military history and engineering marvel is evident here, where a Civil War-era brick fort sits in the shadow of the 1937 suspension bridge that chief engineer Joseph Strauss designed to span directly over it rather than requiring its demolition.
The rocky foreground typical of San Francisco's rugged coastline frames the composition, while the calm bay waters reflect the bridge's illumination. Marin County's hills rise across the strait, their dark forms punctuated by scattered lights from Sausalito and other North Bay communities. The atmospheric conditions—likely some fog or marine layer evident in the soft focus of distant hills—create that quintessential Golden Gate Bridge aesthetic where the structure emerges from and disappears into California's coastal weather.
The deep blue twilight sky shows perfect timing for this type of photography. Too early and the artificial lights wouldn't register dramatically; too late and the sky would be completely black, losing the color gradation that provides context and mood. This blue hour window—perhaps fifteen minutes when the light balance is just right—requires planning and patience but yields images that capture the bridge's romantic, almost ethereal quality that has made it a global icon.
“Resolution: 1 km. (.6 miles). Region Shown: 100 km. (60 miles). This computer generated photograph was created from a cross-section of Saturn's rings as measured by Voyager 2 photopolarimeter's occulation of the star Delta Scorpii. The region shown is near the inner edge of the Encke Division in the outer part of A-ring. The waves seen at left become successively closer together nearer to the Encke Division. At right are four strands of the ringlet that lies within the Encke Division. Voyager 2's imaging system saw this structure as a single ringlet.”
Above per:
images.nasa.gov/details-ARC-1981-AC81-7066
Also:
Per the caption:
“Encke’s division, a narrow gap in the outer A ring, as seen by the PPS star occultation. Waves are evident. The gap contains a multiple ringlet. The resolution is approximately 1 km.”
Per the text:
“…a two-dimensional representation of the Encke division, a narrow feature in the outer A ring. The resolution is degraded to about 1 km. A regular, wavelike undulation is present in the A ring inward of the gap. The inner edge of the A ring shows both a narrow gap and a narrow ringlet. A multiple ringlet appears in the center of the gap.”
Both above at:
www.researchgate.net/publication/235242541_Photopolarimet...
www.researchgate.net/profile/K_Simmons/publication/235242...
Credit: ResearchGate website
PPS = Photopolarimeter Subsystem & TMI at:
voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/spacecraft/instruments/pps/
Credit: JPL Voyager website
“Color image of Saturn and its rings taken by the Pioneer 11 spacecraft at a range of 5,464,000 kilometers (3,395,170 miles) presents many new features of the planet. For example, the Encke Division in the outer ring of the rings is clearly resolved where previously it was blended with the Cassini Division between the two major rings. The belted structure of the planet is also beginning to emerge. A small dark spot at about 5 o'clock is due to a small bit of incorrect data which can be corrected on future reproductions. A small notch at the edge of the planet about 11 o'clock could either be a small bit of missing data or the shadow of a moon. The image was made on Monday, August 27, and has been processed by a team of experimenters at the University of Arizona.”
“This image of the giant planet Jupiter, by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, reveals the impact sites of fragments “D” and “G” from Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.
The large feature was created by the impact of fragment "G" on July 18, 1994, at 3:28 a.m. EDT. It entered Jupiter's atmosphere from the south at a 45-degree angle, and the resulting ejecta appears to have been thrown back along that direction. The smaller feature to the left of the fragment "G" impact site was created on July 17, 1994, at 7:45 a.m. EDT by the impact of fragment "D".
This image was taken 1 hour and 45 minutes after fragment "G" impacted the planet. The "G" impact has concentric rings around it, with a central dark spot 1,550 miles (2,500 km) in diameter. This dark spot is surrounded by a thin dark ring 4,660 miles (7,500 km) in diameter. The dark thick outermost ring's inner edge has a diameter of 7,460 miles (12,000 km) -- about the size of Earth.
The picture is a combination of separate images taken through several color filters to create this “true color” rendition of Jupiter’s multi-colored clouds. The impact sites are located in Jupiter’s southern hemisphere at a latitude of 44 degrees.
Credit: H. Hammel, MIT and NASA”
8" x 9.875".
"The giant Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is suspended in space by Discovery's remote manipulator system (RMS) prior to deployment of its solar panels and antennae and its ultimate release. Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are recognizable at left of the frame. The photo was taken with a handheld Hasselblad camera. This was among the first photos NASA released April 30 from the five-day STS 31 mission."
Yet another "official" NASA photograph that...you guessed it...is reversed left-to-right. Granted, there's no easily discernible lettering or numbering to aid orientation...not that that's an excuse for ‘I don’t give a rat’s ass’ and/or incompetence.
Wasn’t there a consistent repetitive procedure for the development & printing of the film rolls/cartridges?
I mean, it’s only the initial HST deployment, no big deal really. Although...with the primary mirror’s spherical aberration, it’s pervertedly fitting that the photo was printed wrong as well.
Correctly oriented with a superior description, as follows:
“During STS-31, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) grappled by the remote manipulator system (RMS) end effector is held in appendage deploy position above Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103. The solar array (SA) bistem cassette has been released from its latch fittings. The bistem spreader bars begin to unfurl the SA wing. The secondary deployment mechanism (SDM) handle is visible at the SA end. Stowed against either side of the HST System Support Module (SSM) forward shell are the high-gain antennae (HGA). Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are recognizable at the left of the frame.”
At:
picryl.com/media/sts-31-hubble-space-telescope-hst-pre-de...
Another gorgeous photo taken during the same sequence, that I just had to provide a link to, due to the absurdity:
www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/deployment-of-the-h...
Credit: Getty Images website
Nestled in the heart of Boston’s financial district, the State Street Building is a testament to modern architectural prowess and historical significance. This towering edifice, with its impressive height and commanding presence, has been an integral part of Boston’s skyline since its completion. The building’s design is a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary elements, featuring clean lines and an elegant facade that pays homage to the city’s rich architectural heritage while embracing modernity.
As you approach this iconic structure, you are greeted by its striking verticality which soars into the sky, punctuated by rows of windows that offer panoramic views of bustling streets below. The State Street Building’s crown is perhaps its most distinguishing feature – an intricate series of setbacks leading up to a peak that seems to pierce the heavens themselves.
Inside, the building boasts state-of-the-art facilities befitting any leading financial institution or high-profile corporation seeking prestige within this historic city. Its grandeur not only lies in aesthetic appeal but also in its robust construction – a marvel of engineering that has withstood time and continues to serve as a beacon of economic activity.
For those who appreciate architecture that tells a story, the State Street Building does not disappoint. It encapsulates Boston’s spirit – resilient, forward-looking yet deeply rooted in history. It stands not merely as another structure on the skyline but as an enduring symbol of progress and tradition coexisting seamlessly within one space.
Seen from the bow of a wooden boat, the Cần Thơ Bridge rises across the Hau River, a major branch of the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam. Its central pylon stretches skyward, with diagonal cables fanning out to support the deck — a striking contrast to the calm water and traditional vessel in the foreground. The bridge, inaugurated in 2010, spans 2.75 kilometers and connects the city of Cần Thơ to Vĩnh Long province. This moment captures the meeting of two rhythms: the slow, enduring flow of river life and the bold lines of modern infrastructure threading across the delta.
Vu depuis la proue d’une barque en bois, le pont de Cần Thơ s’élève au-dessus de la rivière Hậu, un bras majeur du delta du Mékong dans le sud du Vietnam. Son pylône central s’élance vers le ciel, avec des câbles diagonaux qui soutiennent le tablier — un contraste saisissant avec les eaux calmes et l’embarcation traditionnelle au premier plan. Inauguré en 2010, le pont s’étend sur 2,75 kilomètres et relie la ville de Cần Thơ à la province de Vĩnh Long. Une scène qui saisit la rencontre de deux rythmes : celui, lent et ancien, de la vie fluviale, et celui, audacieux, de l’infrastructure moderne qui traverse le delta.
Nestled in the heart of downtown San Francisco, Moscone Center stands as a sleek symbol of the city’s innovative spirit and forward-thinking design. Known as one of the largest convention centers on the West Coast, Moscone is a hub for tech conferences, cultural events, and international exhibitions, including the famous Dreamforce and Game Developers Conference (GDC).
This photograph captures the striking contemporary facade of Moscone’s newest expansion, showcasing a bold geometric design that plays with light and shadow. The angled panels on the upper part of the structure create a dynamic, sculptural effect, seamlessly blending form and function. These architectural details are not only visually impressive but are part of the center’s commitment to sustainability, contributing to LEED Platinum certification through energy-efficient construction techniques.
Opened in the 1980s and named after the late Mayor George Moscone, the center has undergone multiple expansions to accommodate the growing demand for convention space in the city. The expansive glass windows reflect the surrounding cityscape, offering visitors stunning views of San Francisco’s skyline. Located adjacent to Yerba Buena Gardens, the Moscone Center also integrates outdoor public space, creating a fluid connection between architecture and the urban environment.
Whether you’re attending a cutting-edge tech conference or simply admiring the modern design, the Moscone Center offers a quintessential glimpse into the urban sophistication of San Francisco. Its clean lines, innovative features, and prime location make it an essential landmark for both locals and visitors.
"LRV-2 folded Config./Kent.
REF no. Boeing 1-4047."
The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was assembled at a Boeing facility in Kent, Washington.
The foreground wheels/fenders represent the rear wheels of the LRV. From this perspective, the rear chassis assembly (with the holes/wires), to which the wheel assemblies are attached, will be flipped/rotated upward & outward (toward the photographer) during LRV deployment on the moon...so, the fender cowlings in the foreground will actually face forward once deployed.
An excellent depiction, as one might expect, by Grumman Aerospace Corporation's master artist Craig Kavafes, of the deployment sequence:
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/alsj-LRVDeployGrumman.html
Credit: ALSJ website
Amusing...a Grumman (manufacturer of the LM) artist’s depiction of the deployment of the LRV (manufactured by Boeing).
You're kidding me! THIS they have! Not some/too many historical, significant, iconic, etc., images, BUT, this...THIS they have?!
Don't get me wrong, I appreciate it, but huh?:
© I m a g e D a v e F o r b e s
Engagement 1,800+
Modern canal wonder at FK1 4RS
The giant cogs and hydrolics are utilised to move this engineering marvel of the giant futuristic boat-lift The Falkirk Wheel. If you look closely , you can see a barge in one of the circles.
There are two large passenger barges to take people up to the top from the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal. This magnificent engineering masterpiece was built to replace the eleven locks and has become one of Scotland's top tourist attractions since it opened in 2000.
You can also make a visit to the equally interesting
giant Kelpie Sculptures on the same day
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Welcome to the iconic San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, a prominent suspension bridge connecting San Francisco and Oakland. This image captures the bridge's majestic presence as it stretches across the water, showcasing its distinctive towers and suspension cables. The bridge is an engineering marvel and a vital link for commuters and travelers in the Bay Area.
In the foreground, we see a pedestrian area with a few people standing near a traffic light, which shows a green light, indicating the flow of traffic. The overcast sky adds a moody atmosphere to the scene, with clouds casting a soft light over the bridge and the surrounding area. This blend of urban infrastructure and natural elements makes for a captivating representation of San Francisco's cityscape.
The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, often simply referred to as the Bay Bridge, is not only a crucial transportation route but also a symbol of the region's resilience and innovation. Spanning over 8 miles, the bridge is a testament to the city's dedication to connecting communities and fostering economic growth.
Whether you're a local resident or a visitor, the Bay Bridge offers stunning views of the city and the bay, making it a popular spot for photography and sightseeing. The bridge's design, with its towering cables and sleek lines, stands out against the urban backdrop, creating an impressive visual contrast.
This scene captures a moment of daily life in San Francisco, highlighting the seamless integration of iconic landmarks and everyday activities. It’s a reminder of the city's dynamic energy and the constant movement that defines its character.
The amazing design and engineering is apparent in this revealing view of an unidentified LM/LEM under construction at Grumman's Bethpage, Long Island facility. Pretty much an engineering marvel, even by today’s standards.
Note the piece of paper taped to the descent stage, visible between the outrigger to the right, with the handwritten “-Y”. A subtle reminder not to accidentally say, attach the “-Z” strut here.
There is another LM/LEM in the background to the upper left. Note what appears to be its spherical red fuel 'bladder'. Possibly LM/LEM-1?
This photograph is featured on page 46 of "Building Moonships: The Grumman Lunar Module", by Joshua Stoff. Unfortunately, the associated text is generic and doesn’t identify the vehicle.
8.5" x 10".
"Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Apollo-Saturn 501) launches from Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Liftoff of the 363-ft tall Saturn V launch vehicle occurred at 7:00:01 a.m. (EST), 9 November 1967. Successful objectives of the unmanned earth-orbital mission included:
1. Flight information on launch vehicle and spacecraft structural integrity and compatibility, flight loads, stage separation, subsystem operation, emergency detection subsystem operation.
2. Evaluation of the Command Module heat shield under conditions encountered on re-entry from a lunar mission."
Above is an 'official' NASA caption taken from another Apollo 4 liftoff photo. An uncommon photo of this historic ‘no-fail’ launch that unfortunately has not been handled appropriately.
Interesting:
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/Saturn_V_laun...
Credit: Wikimedia
"This high angle view looks down on the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's) Support System Module (SSM) forward shell to the SSM equipment section. Clean-suited technicians examine HST from the multi-tiered platforms encircling the telescope. HST assembly and testing are being completed at the Lockheed Facility in Sunnyvale, California."
Above per/at:
science.ksc.nasa.gov/mirrors/images/images/pao/STS31/1006...
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Nestled in the vibrant heart of Osaka, the Minato Bridge’s cable-stayed approach showcases the city’s flair for merging functionality with breathtaking design. A marvel of modern engineering, this bridge is part of the larger Minato Bridge system, an essential arterial route connecting Osaka’s bustling harbor area with the mainland. Its striking architecture, characterized by a towering pylon supporting sleek, fan-like cables, serves not only as a structural necessity but also as a visual testament to Japan's forward-thinking design ethos.
Completed in 1974, the Minato Bridge holds a storied place in Japan’s infrastructure history as a symbol of the country's post-war economic renaissance. Its cable-stayed section is often mistaken for a standalone bridge due to its aesthetic dominance, which has earned it a spot in countless photographs and travel guides. Framed against Osaka’s skyline, the bridge offers a unique juxtaposition of urban modernity and serene waterfront views.
Visitors to Osaka can enjoy unparalleled vistas of the bridge from the nearby Ferris wheel at the Tempozan Harbor Village. The interplay of light and shadow on the structure during sunrise and sunset is a favorite among photographers. For those venturing across its span, the bridge provides a gateway to key attractions, such as Universal Studios Japan and the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast or a casual traveler, the Minato Bridge cable-stayed approach invites you to pause and appreciate the seamless blend of art and engineering that defines Osaka’s urban landscape.
“STS-31 Onboard Photo - Hubble Space Telescope being deployed on April 25, 1990. The photo was taken by the IMAX Cargo Bay Camera (ICBC) mounted in a container on the port side of Orbiter Discovery in Bay 12.”
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Deployment_of_the_Hubble_...(28248653761).jpg
Credit: Wikimedia Commons
"NASA-Apollo Saturn V, 500F Facility Vehicle arrives at Launch Complex 39."
Possibly going up the incline in this photo. Note the large "M" under the windows of one of the two driving cabs of the crawler transporter...the logo of the manufacturer, Marion Power Shovel Company.
“The Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle lifted off with Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., at 9:32 a.m. EDT July 16, 1969, from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A. During the planned eight-day mission, Armstrong and Aldrin will descend in a lunar module to the Moon’s surface while Collins orbits overhead in the command module. The two astronauts are to spend 22 hours on the Moon, including two and one-half hours outside the lunar module. They will gather samples of lunar material and will deploy scientific experiments which will transmit data about the lunar environment. They will rejoin Collins in the command module for the return trip to Earth.”
Note the immediate pitch of the vehicle away from the LUT/access arms, in order to avoid any contact/collision.
Awesome & majestic.
Excellent F-1 reading:
www.thespacereview.com/article/3724/1
Credit: The Space Review website
"The S-1C booster for the Apollo 11 Saturn V was erected atop its mobile launcher in the Spaceport's VAB today."
The sign attached to the lower right engine reads "CAUTION - RESIDUAL FUEL IN TANK". So damned cool.
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"Ready for transportation to the Kennedy Space Center, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is pictured onboard the strongback dolly at the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF) at the Lockheed assembly plant upon completion of final testing and verification."
Above taken from the linked photo's caption, because I think it was taken during the same activity.
“The National Aeronautics and Space Administration six-million pound crawler-transporter, the vehicle that will carry Saturn V moon rockets to the launch pad on a specially built roadway, is shown during a demonstration run for space officials and the press at Launch Complex 39 of the Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Fla. In the background is the Vertical Assembly Building where the 350-foot Saturn V and Apollo will be assembled and checked prior to the 3 mile trip to the launch pad. The crawler, one of the two being built for KSC by Marion Power Shovel Co., Marion, Ohio, will undergo extensive testing before it becomes operational next September.”
The Howrah Bridge (or BREEEZ in local lingo!) spans the Hooghly River and links the city of Howrah to its twin city, Kolkata/Calcutta. Officially Renamed Rabindra Setu, after Rabindranath Tagore, it is STILL popularly known as the Howrah Bridge and STILL continues to be the enduring iconic image of a town past its industrial/cultural prime.
The bridge is 705 metres long and 30 metres wide. More than 26,500 MT of high-tensile steel went into this bridge. An engineering marvel, it expands as much as a metre during a summer day. The eight-lane bridge carries a steady flow of approximately 80,000 vehicles, and possibly more than 1,000,000 pedestrians and thousands of cattle every day.
Built between 1937 and 1943 the bridge stands tall even today - bearing the stormy weather of the Bay of Bengal region, even as it takes the weight of a daily traffic of approximately 80,000 vehicles and more than 1,000,000 pedestrians.
Stunning color view of an unidentified early Saturn C-1/I S-I stage being clustered, Bldg 4705, MSFC.
This photo has it going on; the colors, the lines, perspective, lighting, depth, resolution, bold but with nuance...and of course...the subject matter, with it’s inherent awe (IMHO) as well.
On a slick high-gloss photo paper that has the feel of photo film, but thick. Very reminiscent of old-school camera film. I don’t know how the printed text on the verso adheres to it without smearing. It doesn’t even appear to be “on” it…looks more like “in” it.
On the verso, which finally reveals the identity of the photograph processor/developer:
“Color by Col*Cor*A
COLOR CORPORATION OF AMERICA
“The quality Color Service to the Trade”
NEW YORK CITY and TAMPA, FLORIDA”
The image shows a massive concrete dam in Kaprun, Salzburg, Austria, with water cascading powerfully over its steep spillway into the Kapruner Ache river below. The water flows in a smooth sheet down the dam before crashing into a frothy surge at the base. Surrounding the structure, lush green trees and dense vegetation frame the scene, contrasting with the gray concrete. Above, the sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue peeking through, adding depth to this striking blend of engineering and nature.
Spectacular view inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), of Space Shuttle Columbia (OV-102) lifted for mating to the External Tank (ET), in preparation for either STS-1 or STS-2. Despite my confidence in [STS] vehicle identification having been recently shattered, I'm gonna say it's STS-1. You know...these shuttles all start looking alike to me after awhile. ;-)
An informative well-written read - with an additional photo that seems to kinda, sorta, maybe? support it being STS-1...but again, who knows:
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2011/02/space-shuttle-columbia-a-...
Credit: NASA Spaceflight.com/Chris Gebhardt
Slow, but cool:
Credit: Steven Jochums
“The Saturn V rocket for Apollo 8, probably taken in the evening twilight.”
What's the yellowish 'assemblage' in the foreground, at the top of the ramp?
Above & image at/from:
history.nasa.gov/afj/ap08fj/01launch_ascent.html
Specifically:
history.nasa.gov/afj/ap08fj/photos/ground/19681217-s68-55...
Both above credit: “Apollo Flight Journal” website
A gorgeous photo of an historic & magnificent engineering marvel.
"STS-31 onboard view of HST (Hubble Space Telescope) on arm prior to deployment of its antennae and solar panels."
Appears to be a frame taken from the 70-mm IMAX camera.
SPECTACULAR view/perspective of the start of Apollo 4/AS-501 rollout to Launch Complex 39.
See/read also:
www.hq.nasa.gov/pao/History/SP-4204/ch19-4.html
Specifically:
