Free Trader's Retro Space

STEVE WHITTING'S

1950s - STYLE SPACESHIPS & ALTERNATE HISTORY
Last modified on SEPTEMBER 6, 2004 A.D.

START HERE! Retro Space Timeline - What if some of those early 1950s predictions about space travel had come true?

VX-9 Spaceship Model - An early nuclear-powered transport rocket.

VX-10 Spaceship Model - A versatile interplanetary spaceship still in use in the early 21st century.

VX-12 Spaceship Model - A modern nuclear-powered spaceliner.

Space Station Model - A cosmic depot in geosynch orbit.

The Moon - Living on the Earth's natural satellite.

Mars - The Red Planet as it might have been.

Venus - A vision inspired by Robert Heinlein.

Contract Labor - Slavery on the Venerian Plantations!

Robots - Check out the "Friday" android.

How to Build a 1950s Spaceship Model - Simple instructions for converting an Estes Moondog into a realistic static model.

Retro Space Links - Links to other sites of interest.

NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, all of the original artwork and photos of spaceship and space station models featured on this site are the intellectual property of Steve Whitting, a.k.a. "Free Trader" and may not be used on other web sites without permission. Any other images used on the site are believed to be in the public domain. However, no warranty is made and use of such materials is at your own risk.