Bonestell, Up Close

Closeups of the work of Chesley Bonestell paintings, based upon the ideas of Wernher von Braun. From the photographers of LIFE magazine.

Dr. von Braun - LIFE 1957

Missile expert Wernher von Braun standing with some concept art of future space projects.

Location:	Huntsville, AL, US
Date taken:	November 1957
Photographer:	Walter Sanders

Dr. Wernher Von Braun

Rocket scientist Dr. Wernher Von Braun watching technician check the interior body unit of a Redstone missile before it is to be test fired; this unit carries all guidance & control instruments plus a warhead, at Redstone Missile HQ.

Location:	Huntsville, AL, US
Date taken:	November 04, 1957
Photographer:	Walter Sanders

X Minus 1: "The Trap"

"The Trap"
Originally aired February 13, 1957.

Thanks to Internet Archive for sharing these vintage recordings.

X Minus 1: "Sam This Is You"

"Sam This Is You"
Originally aired October 31, 1956.

Thanks to Internet Archive for sharing these vintage recordings.

X Minus 1: "Bad Medicine"

"Bad Medicine"
Original radio program aired July 10,1956.

Thanks to Internet Archive for sharing these vintage recordings.

X Minus 1: "How To"

"How To"
Original radio program aired April 3, 1956.

Thanks to Internet Archive for sharing these vintage recordings.

Space Monsters in London

space monsters, originally uploaded by hastingsgraham.