Across the Universe
Valencia, CA: Aquarius Entertainment. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Deck of 54 playing cards, including two jokers, in associated box (which has some wear). NASA 'meatball' emblem on the back of each card. Take a journey with this deck of playing cards featuring unique NASA imagery of 54 different points of interest in the known universe. Standard poker sized cards, 3.5 in. x 2.5 in. Every single playing card features its own distinct NASA themed design and art. No two cards are alike. 100% Officially Licensed NASA Merchandise: This deck of NASA playing cards is designed by AQUARIUS and officially authorized by NASA. They're the perfect piece of NASA memorabilia to add to your collection. A playing card is a piece of specially prepared card stock, heavy paper, thin cardboard, plastic-coated paper, cotton-paper blend, or thin plastic that is marked with distinguishing motifs. Often the front (face) and back of each card has a finish to make handling easier. They are most commonly used for playing card games; cards may also be collected. Playing cards are typically palm-sized for convenient handling, and usually are sold together in a set as a deck of cards or pack of cards. The most common type of playing card is that found in the French-suited, standard 52-card pack, of which the most common design is the English pattern, followed by the Belgian-Genoese pattern. The reverse side of the card is often covered with a pattern that will make it difficult for players to look through the translucent material to read other people's cards. Playing cards are available in a wide variety of styles, as decks may be custom-produced for casinos and magicians, made as promotional items, or as souvenirs, artistic works, educational tools, or branded accessories. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the US federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research. NASA was established in 1958, succeeding the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), to give the US space development effort a distinctly civilian orientation, emphasizing peaceful applications in space science. Since its establishment, most American space exploration efforts have been led by NASA, including the Apollo Moon landing missions, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle. NASA is supporting the International Space Station and is overseeing the development of the Orion spacecraft, the Space Launch System, Commercial Crew vehicles, and the planned Lunar Gateway space station. The agency is also responsible for the Launch Services Program, which provides oversight of launch operations and countdown management for uncrewed NASA launches. NASA's science is focused on better understanding Earth through the Earth Observing System; advancing heliophysics through the efforts of the Science Mission Directorate's Heliophysics Research Program; exploring bodies throughout the Solar System with advanced robotic spacecraft such as New Horizons; and researching astrophysics topics, such as the Big Bang, through the Great Observatories and associated programs. Condition: Very good.
Keywords: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, Playing Cards, Card Deck, Space, Universe, Imagery, Memorabilia
[Book #84743]
Price: $15.00