July 1969. Boosted aloft into the Florida skies by the immense Saturn V rocket,
the Apollo 11 spacecraft carried men to the surface of a celestial body for the very first time.
There have been many spacecraft built since the conclusion of the Apollo program, the Space Shuttle included.
However, they merely creep above the atmosphere, flying only a scant few hundred kilometers above the Earth's surface.
To this day, Apollo remains the world's first and only true spaceship.
It journeyed farther, traveled faster and was more expensive than anything before or since.
2007/04/17 Orion project image video was released from NASAcast VIDEO PODCAST
From NASAcast VIDEO PODCAST, delivering NASA latest news with movie, released Orion project image video.
Total running time is 2 min 1 sec. It looks like trailer of new Hollywood SF movie.
You can enjoy it with iTunes or video iPod.
First registration NASAcast VIDEO PODCAST on your iTunes.
Then try download "Return to the Moon: The Journey Begins Now" on iTunes' Podcast menu.
NASAcast VIDEO PODCAST Web site
About iPod and iTunes
2007/03/20 Ares 1 launch vehicle scale model from Real Space Models
New space ship Orion CEV&LSAM for manned space mission : The heir of Space Shuttle.
This Ares 1 will use for launch vehicle of the Orion space ship.
It takes place of Saturn I of Apollo project.
This kit includes 2 type of Orion CEV: for ISS mission and for Moon mission.
Scale 1:144. USD75.00.
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2006/12/09 Orion CEV&LSAM scale model from Launch Complex Models
Real scale model of Orion CEV&LSAM : the next generation manned spacecraft instead of SpaceShuttle, comes from Launch Complex Models now.
Scale is 1:48.
Orion CEV consists of two highly detailed modules: the Crew Module (CM) measuring approximately 4.5" diameter and 2.5" tall, and the Service Module (SM) 4.5" diameter and 5" long.
And LSAM also features two separating modules: The Descent Module (DS) standing 6" tall, with a footprint 8" across, and Ascent Module (AS) 4" tall, 5" across.
Total part count for both CEV and LSAM is 174 individual parts, and together will weigh about 10 lb.
It's cost is USD240.00 but The first 100 orders received by December 31st, 2006, will qualify for the special prices of USD200.00.
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2005/11/26 Apollo Spacecraft - News Reference was released from ApogeeBooks
The Ultra Rare and Coveted Apollo News Reference Manuals. These books have become legendary amongst the space collecting fraternity and have been known to sell at auction for as much as $6,000 for the pair. Now as a valued customer Apogee is proud to offer these beautiful replicas to add to your collection of Apogee Space Books.
Each book comes with an accurate replica of the original 1960's cover and the pages are set out in the same sequence as the originals. Almost 500 pages of in depth detail about the Apollo spacecraft in the exact words of the contractors who built them.
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DVD "Apollo 13: The Real Story" and "Apollo 17: Extended Collector's Edition" are released
Released from Spacecraft Films who made many DVDs of NASA mission movies.
Three DVDs are included in Apollo 13, and Six DVDs in Apollo 17.
Total running time over 12 hours.
related site : Apollo DVD&VIDEO
Book : Virtual Lm has released!
New book from
VIRTUAL APOLLO series.
Encyclopaedia of the Apollo Lunar Module shown by full-color 3DCG.
related site : Amazon.com
1/250 SaturnV from Danburymint
Danbury Mint makes figures, collective items, e.t.c.
They released "Saturn V" as the third model of "Milestones in Space Exploration" series.
Can separate each stage and fine details.
The firse model of "Milestones in Space Exploration" was "Apollo13", then second was "SpaceShuttle Columbia".
related site : Review by correctSPACE Danburymint
STARTALES Second exhibition
This is a second series of
STARTALES figure released last summer.
This time, two series, "White pioneer" and "Black frontier" are released same time.
So total type of figures are 16.
"White pioneer" was released 26.Jul. on West Japan region, and 9th Aug. on East Japan region.
"Black frontier" was released 26.Jul. on East Japan region, and 9th Aug. on West Japan region.
related site : STARTALES2
Apollo11 35th anniversary of First moon landing
Jul.20.2004, it is a 35th anniversary of First moon landing.
BOEING company open the new web site for celebrate this epoch making event.
You can read brief history of Apollo projects and enjoy photos, movies.
Then OMEGA company releases
commemoration speedmaster
limited series of 3500 individually numbered.
White dial and full color Apollo11 mission patch are printed on it's back.
But it is about USD4,400, too expensive !!
Related sites: BOEING's 35th anniversary site Speedmaster Apollo11 35th anniversary model(collectSPACE)
The Japan Science and Technology Corporation
has unveiled an internet exhibition on the history of lunar exploration entitled
RETURN TO THE MOON(Japanese only).
I participated in its creation by producing CG visuals of the Apollo spacecraft and Saturn V rocket.
Please visit now!!
2007/04/17
NASAcast VIDEO PODCAST Web site
2007/03/20
2006/12/09
2005/11/26
DVD "Apollo 13: The Real Story" and "Apollo 17: Extended Collector's Edition" are released
Book : Virtual Lm has released!
1/250 SaturnV from Danburymint
STARTALES Second exhibition
Apollo11 35th anniversary of First moon landing
1:48 Apollo CSM resin kit
Saturn V diecast model
