jomc:

In 1964, still living the dream of their recently gained independence, Zambia started a space program that would put the first African on the moon catching up the USA and the Soviet Union in the space race. Only a few optimists supported the project by Edward Makuka, the school teacher in charge of presenting the ambitious program and getting its necessary funding. But the financial aid never came, as the United Nations declined their support, and one of the astronauts, a 16 year old girl, got pregnant and had to quit. (via Cristina De Middel: Afronauts (2012) — Monoskop Log)

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geekleetist:

From the cat that brought us the Skeletal Spaceship Series , comes a new sweet series of prints for the nerd inside of each of us  geeks. These busted n broken bots are available as prints, tees, etc…you know the drill. I suspect we’ll see more of these decommissioned prints as time passes…after all I can think of at least 3 he hasn’t chopped…can you?

By: Josh Ln

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