Product Features
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1969 Apollo 11 Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1969 Apollo 11 Old Photo Print. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Pictured here shortly before takeoff, this iconic image of the Apollo 11 space flight remains one of the most enduring photographs in American history, as this voyage would feature the first moonwalk and signal the success of NASA over the Russian efforts to reach the lunar surface and American supremacy in the so-called space race. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins completed their mission in 1969 during a significant cultural and political transformation across the globe, particularly in the United States, where the Vietnam War had caused fractures between generations. However, there was a shared sense of achievement when the first moonwalk was broadcast on live TV, marking a turning point when Armstrong declared these first steps "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
This continues to be one of the most recognized quotes from the era and displays the significance of this lunar voyage. The goal of walking on the moon had been proposed by President John F. Kennedy only eight years prior. However, the success of this mission was not the result of a single individual's efforts but a testament to the dedication and work of hundreds of scientists and engineers. Their collective effort to design and develop the necessary technology to communicate with the Astronauts throughout their mission is a shining example of human achievement.
This photograph illustrates the scale of the ship and bears a distinctive style and aesthetic that offers a glimpse into our collective pasts. The significance of the Apollo 11 mission cannot be overstated, and it continues to inspire the generations that follow.
