Apollo 11 Launch Spectators, 1969, Canvas

The early morning sun found hundreds of spectators on the beaches and roadways near the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) where they had camped the night before to witness history by watching the epic beginning of the journey of Apollo 11. The first manned lunar landing mission launched from KSC via the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) developed Saturn V launch vehicle on July 16, 1969 and safely returned to Earth on July 24, 1969. Aboard the space craft were astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, Command Module (CM) pilot; and Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin Jr., Lunar Module (LM) pilot. Looking to add a little flair to your room or office? Look no further - this canvas print has a vivid, fade-resistant print that you're bound to fall in love with. • Acid-free, PH-neutral, poly-cotton base • 20.5 mil (0.5 mm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas • Canvas fabric weight: 13.9 oz/yd2(470 g/m²) • Fade-resistant • Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars • Matte finish coating