1971 NASA Lithograph "Apollo 14 on Moon"
1971 NASA Lithograph "Apollo 14 on Moon" is a vintage Lithographs / Prints artifact by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) from 1971, preserved in The Record Institute Ephemera Archive.
Category: Lithographs / Prints
Brand: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Year: 1971
Rarity Class: C
An official NASA-issued artifact from the twilight of the Apollo program, this striking photolithograph captures the Lunar Module resting in the desolate Fra Mauro highlands. Defined by an otherworldly solar lens flare, the piece stands as a testament to humanity's third successful lunar landing and the federal government's mastery of visual public relations during the Space Race.
Quick Read
Mission Context: Depicts the Lunar Module of Apollo 14 (February 1971), NASA's critical successful return to the Moon after the Apollo 13 crisis. Geographic Detail: The official caption explicitly identifies the lower slope of "Cone Crater" on the left, the primary geological target for astronauts Shepard and Mitchell. Official Ephemera: Bears the publication code "MSCL-68" (Manned Spacecraft Center Lithograph), identifying it as official NASA educational and public relations material. Printing Technique: Macro details reveal a classic CMYK halftone dot pattern, confirming it is a mass-produced photolithograph rather than a darkroom photograph. Visual Drama: Celebrated for the massive, "jewel-like" circular solar lens flare that dominates the frame, creating a stark contrast against the black sky and gold Kapton foil.
Summary
An official NASA-issued artifact from the twilight of the Apollo program, this striking photolithograph captures the Lunar Module resting in the desolate Fra Mauro highlands. Defined by an otherworldly solar lens flare, the piece stands as a testament to humanity's third successful lunar landing and the federal government's mastery of visual public relations during the Space Race.
