APOLLO 16 CLOSEUP OF SATURN V AS IT BEGINS LIFTOFF

[KSC-72PC-0172]

  • Photo Number: KSC-72PC-0172

  • Release Date: 16-Apr-1972

  • Keywords: APOLLO 16 FLIGHT,SATURN V LAUNCH VEHICLES,COMMAND MODULE SHROUD,LAUNCHES,ESCAPE SYSTEM
    • Description: A camera located at the mobile launcher 360-foot level recorded this view of the Apollo 16 space vehicle as it lifted off at the start of NASA's eighth manned voyage to the Moon. Liftoff was recorded at 12:54 p.m. EST April 16, 1972.

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    Slide GIF 111 156 25115
    Low GIF 160 240 55145
    Medium JPEG 512 768 112678
    High JPEG 1536 2304 634283

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    Captions: Sherikon Space Systems
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