Little Joe II: A Towering View of Space History

A dramatic low-angle view captures the Little Joe II exhibit at NASA Johnson Space Center’s Rocket Park in Houston. Its ribbed metal body, broad fins, and weathered United States lettering rise beside a yellow support tower, with the slender escape rocket silhouetted against wispy clouds. Sunlight reveals the textures and structural details of this imposing piece of aerospace history. #EngelPhotography #LittleJoeII #RocketPark #JohnsonSpaceCenter #NASA #ApolloProgram #SpaceHistory #RocketPhotography #Aerospace #Houston #Texas

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Monday, March 18th, 2024 at 12:49 PM America/Chicago

Focal Length 24mm

Shutter Speed 1/125 sec

Aperture ƒ/22

ISO 320

Location North America, The United States of America, Texas, Houston, NASA Johnson Space Center

Keywords Space Craft, Transportation

Camera Nikon D850

Lens NIKON 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 29.5592055
Longitude: -95.0901078
Altitude: 5.0 meters / 16.4 feet