fut_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1959, Martin Co. photo no. 8P-63919)

“MOON BASE -- As a solar system satellite vehicle proceeds en route to another planet (top), a lunar transfer vehicle with wheeled base and reversible-thrust power plants prepares to land at a moon base. Personnel are housed in spherical chamber capped by parabolic antenna. Hydroponic farms are shown on moon base beneath transparent circular domes.”

Dated by Mr. Stanilla as having been completed August 1959. Interestingly, it’s missing the “STOIKO-CROSS” reference that commonly accompanied his signature. So, possibly, this was prior to/after(?) his affiliation with them?
And…although of course commensurate with the time period - so I guess, to be expected - I just love the look of his works. They’re so aesthetically appealing…and the detail…feasibility & practicality be damned. Enjoy.

The fold/crease line in the upper left white border is tenuously keeping the corner attached. Prior to me, it was probably folded for 65+ years, likely under some weight for extended periods of time.

I’ve never previously seen this work by him. Note the solar glare/radiance extending up from beyond the lunar horizon…nice dramatic touch. And “solar system satellite vehicle”…I love it.

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Taken on: April 25, 2025

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