Falcon has landed (making of)

Science-art project “Way to zero-g.”
Authors: Anastasiya Prosochkina & Aleksey Mazur
Abstract:  Science-art project about actual space exploration programs
Media: Acrylics on canvas

The sophisticated algorithms of automatic control do not appear in the vehicle on their own. No matter  how smart the rocket’s software is, it can only reflect the skill and talent of those who created it and the ingenuity of human mind. This painting is a tribute to all people who dare to implement challenging technical ideas no matter what.

Propulsion, avionics, flight dynamics, software, operations engineers and many others are coming together in the SpaceX launch control center and watch with almost childlike joy how their creation soars into space, works in space and then returns to the Earth with a phenomenal accuracy.

Short story - how we made this painting