NASA. LARGE FORMAT. HISTORIC APOLLO 13 MISSION. Earth as see - Lot 79

NASA. LARGE FORMAT. HISTORIC APOLLO 13 MISSION. Earth as seen during the return journey to our planet. April 17, 1970. Taken aboard Apollo 13 during the return journey to Earth, this magnificent photograph reveals our planet in all its splendor, isolated in the heart of the vast cosmos. The southwestern coast of the United States, Baja California, and Mexico stand out beneath elegant cloud formations, creating a composition of remarkable harmony. A few hours after overcoming the most serious crisis of the Apollo program, astronauts James A. Lovell Jr., John L. Swigert Jr., and Fred W. Haise Jr. once again gazed upon their planet, which had become a symbol of their survival. Of exceptional historical significance as well as great photographic beauty, this image embodies one of the most moving chapters in space exploration. Post-processed chromogenic print. NASA reference in the margin on the front. Caption on a label on the back. 40.6 x 40.6 cm with margins.