Richfield Space Travel Chart of U.S. Rockets Missiles And Satellites

In 1959, America entered the Space Age while the Soviet Union's Sputnik launch ignited fierce competition. Richfield Oil Company distributed this chart at gas stations nationwide as a promotional piece that captured our nation's space ambitions at the moment when military technology began enabling cosmic exploration. The chart documents an era when rocket ships transitioned from science fiction to engineering reality.

This chart stands out for its honest portrayal of space exploration's dual origins. Richfield categorized early space vehicles into these groups: Air to air, Air to surface, Satellite Launchers, Surface to Air, Surface to Surface, Orbiters, and Future Space Vehicles. Each rocket represents American engineering innovation while acknowledging that rocketry developed from military applications before evolving into peaceful exploration programs.

We remastered this reproduction from a digital scan of an original 1959 print using premium materials made in the USA. The chart appeals to space history enthusiasts, mid-century design collectors, and anyone interested in pivotal moments of technological advancement. It serves as both an educational resource and a conversation piece that documents how ambitious vision and engineering determination launched America's space program.

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• 7/8 inch face and 1 1/2 inch depth
• Acrylite glazing (more clear than glass)
• Acid-free backing paper
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