Vintage Apollo 8 Saturn V Rocket Launch NASA Photo 1968 Moon Mission

This vintage photograph captures the historic launch of the Apollo 8 mission, featuring the Saturn V rocket ascending against a blue sky with vibrant yellow exhaust plumes. The image is titled "BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH-The Beginning of the Voyage of Apollo 8 to Circumnavigate the Moon" and shows a lone bird flying near the rocket launch tower, adding a dramatic natural element to this iconic NASA moment. The photo measures approximately 11x14 inches, printed on a sturdy matte paper with mild age spotting visible on the border. On the reverse side, the print includes detailed NASA text describing the scene above the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A, highlighting the Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders, and the mission's significance as the first crewed spacecraft to orbit the moon ten times. The photo is officially credited to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, photo number 68-HC-866, making it a highly collectible piece of space exploration history. This gelatin silver print in color offers a rare glimpse into early lunar exploration and is perfect for collectors of NASA memorabilia, vintage space photography, or historical artifacts from the Apollo program.