Baikonur, Kazakhstan, satellite artwork C015 / 6584
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Baikonur, Kazakhstan, satellite artwork C015 / 6584
Vostok 1 Launch. Simulated satellite image of Kazakhstan taken from low Earth orbit, showing the launch of the Soviet Vostok 1 spacecraft, carrying Yuri Gagarin on the first manned orbital spaceflight, on 12th April 1961. The location of the Russian space launch site at Baikonur is shown, together with the Vostok 1 spacecraft, still attached to the third stage of its launch vehicle. The Aral Sea to the west is shown at its full extent, before the catastrophic shrinkage that started in the late 1960s. Other physical features include Lake Balkhash to the east, the Syr Darya River, and the Kyzyl Kum desert to the southwest. The dry grasslands of the Kazakh Steppe extend to the Ural Mountains on the northwestern horizon
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Aral Sea Baikonur Coast Curvature From Space Kazakhstan Launch Site Low Earth Orbit Mountain Mountainous Panorama Panoramic Physical Geography Russian Satellite Image Simulated Simulation Soviet Space Exploration Steppe Steppes Kazak Ural Mountains
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This print by PLANETARY VISIONS LTD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY takes us back to the historic moment of Yuri Gagarin's first manned orbital spaceflight on April 12,1961. From a simulated satellite image taken from low Earth orbit, we witness the awe-inspiring launch of the Soviet Vostok 1 spacecraft at Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The photograph showcases the vastness and beauty of this Asian country, with its diverse physical features stretching out before our eyes. The Aral Sea appears in all its glory to the west, untouched by the tragic shrinkage that would later befall it in subsequent decades. To the east lies Lake Balkhash, surrounded by stunning mountainous terrain. The Syr Darya River meanders through this picturesque landscape while the Kyzyl Kum desert stretches southwestward. As we gaze further into this panoramic view, we are reminded of Kazakhstan's unique geography and geographical wonders. The dry grasslands of the Kazakh Steppe extend as far as our eyes can see until they meet with the majestic Ural Mountains on the northwestern horizon. This artwork not only captures a significant milestone in space exploration but also serves as a testament to humanity's ability to venture beyond our planet's boundaries. It reminds us of both our curiosity about distant worlds and our responsibility to protect and appreciate Earth's natural wonders like those showcased in this breathtaking image.
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