Of course I still love you (with Aleksey Mazur)

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
Size: 75x105 cm

About painting: "The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket separates and begins its journey back home. Its speed is more than two thousand meters per second, its altitude is more than 150 kilometers. The stage makes a flip maneuver and prepares for the boostback phase. Carefully calculated burns slow down the vehicle and guide it to the drone ship in the illimitable ocean.

Powerful thermal and aerodynamic load stress. Materials are working at the edge of its performance capabilities. High-precision control system is operating with the grid fins and cold gas thrusters to overcome disturbances. Suicide burn! The central engine ignites at the last moment, levels the stage under drone ship, the landing gears deploy and — perfect landing!

Of course, I still love you. Beautiful story of technology and romance."(Aleksey Mazur)