U.S. Ked's Map of Outer Space, 1958

Summary

Humans have long been interested in space -- observing the night skies and pondering the movement of the Sun, Moon, and stars. Many Americans viewed outer space through a fantastical and futuristic lens until the launch of a Soviet satellite in 1957. This space map from the early years of the Space Race depicts a more realistic view of the solar system and space exploration.

Humans have long been interested in space -- observing the night skies and pondering the movement of the Sun, Moon, and stars. Many Americans viewed outer space through a fantastical and futuristic lens until the launch of a Soviet satellite in 1957. This space map from the early years of the Space Race depicts a more realistic view of the solar system and space exploration.

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1958

Collection Title

Poster Collection 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.2.29

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles H. Brown and Patrick Pehoski.

Dimensions

Height: 17.875 in

Width: 22.625 in

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