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- Brochure, "This is NASA," 1961 -
- 1961
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Brochure, "This is NASA," 1961
- Lunar Capsule for NASA Ranger 3 Spacecraft, January 26, 1962 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- January 26, 1962
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Lunar Capsule for NASA Ranger 3 Spacecraft, January 26, 1962
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- "Homage to NASA" by Lillian F. Schwartz - Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
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"Homage to NASA" by Lillian F. Schwartz
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- Beverly Rushton Holding a Retrorocket for NASA Ranger Spacecraft, 1962 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- 1962
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Beverly Rushton Holding a Retrorocket for NASA Ranger Spacecraft, 1962
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- Altimeter for NASA Ranger 3 Spacecraft, January 26, 1962 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- January 26, 1962
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Altimeter for NASA Ranger 3 Spacecraft, January 26, 1962
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- Recruiting Advertisement for NASA, "This is NASA's Project Apollo," May 1962 - President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. It was also an overt Cold War strategy against the Soviet Union which launched the first man in space April 12, 1961. NASA published this ad series in 1962 to convince aerospace engineers and scientists to join them for the U.S. effort to conquer space.
- May 01, 1962
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Recruiting Advertisement for NASA, "This is NASA's Project Apollo," May 1962
President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. It was also an overt Cold War strategy against the Soviet Union which launched the first man in space April 12, 1961. NASA published this ad series in 1962 to convince aerospace engineers and scientists to join them for the U.S. effort to conquer space.
- Recruiting Advertisement for NASA, "Destination Moon!," July 1962 - President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. It was also an overt Cold War strategy against the Soviet Union which launched the first man in space April 12, 1961. NASA published this ad series in 1962 to convince aerospace engineers and scientists to join them for the U.S. effort to conquer space.
- July 01, 1962
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Recruiting Advertisement for NASA, "Destination Moon!," July 1962
President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. It was also an overt Cold War strategy against the Soviet Union which launched the first man in space April 12, 1961. NASA published this ad series in 1962 to convince aerospace engineers and scientists to join them for the U.S. effort to conquer space.
- Recruiting Advertisement for NASA, "Moon Bug," November 1962 - President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. It was also an overt Cold War strategy against the Soviet Union which launched the first man in space April 12, 1961. NASA published this ad series in 1962 to convince aerospace engineers and scientists to join them for the U.S. effort to conquer space.
- November 01, 1962
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Recruiting Advertisement for NASA, "Moon Bug," November 1962
President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. It was also an overt Cold War strategy against the Soviet Union which launched the first man in space April 12, 1961. NASA published this ad series in 1962 to convince aerospace engineers and scientists to join them for the U.S. effort to conquer space.
- Report, "Habitability Study, Earth Orbital Space Stations, Prepared for NASA," 1968 - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) enlisted Raymond Loewy/William Snaith, Inc. for its Skylab project. Loewy and his staff -- as habitability consultants -- created diagrams, drawings, mockups, and reports for how best to live and work in space. Not every idea was practical, but the designs helped NASA consider new ways to make the space station more human-friendly.
- 1968
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Report, "Habitability Study, Earth Orbital Space Stations, Prepared for NASA," 1968
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) enlisted Raymond Loewy/William Snaith, Inc. for its Skylab project. Loewy and his staff -- as habitability consultants -- created diagrams, drawings, mockups, and reports for how best to live and work in space. Not every idea was practical, but the designs helped NASA consider new ways to make the space station more human-friendly.
- Hallmark "Peanuts Celebrates NASA's 50 Years: Inspiration Innovation Discovery" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2008
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Hallmark "Peanuts Celebrates NASA's 50 Years: Inspiration Innovation Discovery" Christmas Ornament, 2008
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.