Snapshots of the Past

Space shuttle replica flying against a blue sky – Historic Reproduction

Space shuttle replica flying against a blue sky — historic image
Space shuttle replica flying against a blue sky. Historic image from the Balloons collection.

(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

Description

This rare historic image captures Space shuttle replica flying against a blue sky in remarkable detail. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.

Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.

Space shuttle replica flying against a blue sky

Order a print

Secure checkout · SSL encryptedPowered by Stripe and PayPal

Free shipping in the lower 48 states. The checkout page shows the picture, size and price before you pay.

Sign up for our newsletter

Sent securely. No purchase needed. Unsubscribe anytime.

Ask about licensing or this print

What sets this picture apart is its subject: a space shuttle replica drifting against an open blue sky, an unusual sight on a board otherwise devoted to balloons. The real shuttle orbiter flew from 1981 to 2011, and replicas of it were often built for parades, air shows and public events that brought the program's look to crowds on the ground. Seen beside the soft, rounded forms of balloons, the rigid, winged spacecraft makes a striking contrast worth a closer look.

Original scan3,008 × 2,000 px · prints to 10 × 7 in at 300 dpi
Reference155442615_1542920a83_o Shuttle a4qpa

More from the Balloons collection

Snapshots of the Past helps heritage brands, museums, historians and storytellers tell stories with history: historic prints, image licensing and historical storytelling drawn from more than 25 years of research and curation.