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14 SECS TO EARTH

Delve into an real story inspired journey that intertwines the legendary OMEGA Speedmaster with NASA's space exploration saga.

This detail of a July 20, 1969, photo made available by NASA, shows astronaut Neil Armstrong reflected in the helmet visor of Buzz Aldrin on the surface of the moon.

On its left is the cover, with the text-made verison of this beautiful picture of Buzz wearing the Omega Speedmaster on the moon.

Haise (from left), Swigert and Lovell gather for a photo before launch, NASA

NASA's Apollo 13 crew views Earth from a lunar module window, April, 1979.

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Apollo 13 astronauts (from left: Haise, Swigert, Lovell) wave as they're airlifted to USS Iwo Jima post-splashdown, NASA.

Project Information

This editorial project weaves the compelling story of the Omega Speedmaster's crucial role during NASA's Apollo 13 mission's most harrowing moments. Through a 14-second countdown, it highlights the watch's pivotal contribution to the crew's safe return to Earth following an unexpected rupture of the service module oxygen tank in space.

The narrative unfolds across a dialogue record and a single-page zine that explores the Speedmaster's storied history and its deep connection with NASA. The imagery, predominantly converted into ASCII ART, reflects the mission's imperative for energy conservation. This choice symbolizes the astronauts' reliance on the Speedmaster over any onboard timing device, emphasizing adaptability and resourcefulness.

This project is a concise yet profound ode to the Omega Speedmaster, capturing its significance in a critical moment of space exploration. It celebrates the spirit of human ingenuity and the timeless appeal of a watch that transcends its functional purpose, becoming a symbol of resilience and exploration.

Credit

Insturctor:
Brankica Harvey, Ken Deegan

Copy Source:
NASA History Division

Booklet Printing:
Newspaper Club

RISO Pringting:
SVA RisoLAB

Fonts:
PP Fraktion Sans by Pangram Pangram Foundry
PP Fraktion Mono by Pangram Pangram Foundry
ABC Marist by ABC Dinamo Foundry

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