They were euphoric times of Independence, 1964, where all dreamed Africa, with a freedom that would take up the same space. Article, signed by scientist Edward Makuka Nkoloso, specifies the details of an operation that would lead to the red planet to a spaceman, two cats and a missionary in a maximum period of seven years. All that crazy story has now captured in a book and a photo exhibition, internationally awarded and that is going around the world, Spanish photojournalist Cristina de Middel
They were euphoric times of Independence, 1964, where all dreamed Africa, with a freedom that would take up the same space. Article, signed by scientist Edward Makuka Nkoloso, specifies the details of an operation that would lead to the red planet to a spaceman, two cats and a missionary in a maximum period of seven years. All that crazy story has now captured in a book and a photo exhibition, internationally awarded and that is going around the world, Spanish photojournalist Cristina de Middel
They were euphoric times of Independence, 1964, where all dreamed Africa, with a freedom that would take up the same space. Article, signed by scientist Edward Makuka Nkoloso, specifies the details of an operation that would lead to the red planet to a spaceman, two cats and a missionary in a maximum period of seven years. All that crazy story has now captured in a book and a photo exhibition, internationally awarded and that is going around the world, Spanish photojournalist Cristina de Middel
They were euphoric times of Independence, 1964, where all dreamed Africa, with a freedom that would take up the same space. Article, signed by scientist Edward Makuka Nkoloso, specifies the details of an operation that would lead to the red planet to a spaceman, two cats and a missionary in a maximum period of seven years. All that crazy story has now captured in a book and a photo exhibition, internationally awarded and that is going around the world, Spanish photojournalist Cristina de Middel
They were euphoric times of Independence, 1964, where all dreamed Africa, with a freedom that would take up the same space. Article, signed by scientist Edward Makuka Nkoloso, specifies the details of an operation that would lead to the red planet to a spaceman, two cats and a missionary in a maximum period of seven years. All that crazy story has now captured in a book and a photo exhibition, internationally awarded and that is going around the world, Spanish photojournalist Cristina de Middel
They were euphoric times of Independence, 1964, where all dreamed Africa, with a freedom that would take up the same space. Article, signed by scientist Edward Makuka Nkoloso, specifies the details of an operation that would lead to the red planet to a spaceman, two cats and a missionary in a maximum period of seven years. All that crazy story has now captured in a book and a photo exhibition, internationally awarded and that is going around the world, Spanish photojournalist Cristina de Middel
They were euphoric times of Independence, 1964, where all dreamed Africa, with a freedom that would take up the same space. Article, signed by scientist Edward Makuka Nkoloso, specifies the details of an operation that would lead to the red planet to a spaceman, two cats and a missionary in a maximum period of seven years. All that crazy story has now captured in a book and a photo exhibition, internationally awarded and that is going around the world, Spanish photojournalist Cristina de Middel
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Article published in the newspaper El Mundo in January 2013. The history of Spanish photographer I met by chance in a South African newspaper earlier this year. Nearly three years ago, in the Lusaka National Museum, I ran into this crazy project that demonstrates how far he can get the innocence, the audacity, ignorance and dreams. Today I open with a video of the BBC's in youtube about the delirious story. Below is the stunning photographic work of Cristina de Middel.
Cuando Africa to conquer Mars
In a corner of the National Art Museum of Lusaka, Zambia, there in a glass case a newspaper clipping announcing the "Conquest of Mars" from Zambia. They were euphoric times of Independence, 1964, where all dreamed Africa, with a freedom that would take up the same space. Article, signed by scientist Edward Makuka Nkoloso, specifies the details of an operation that would lead to the red planet to a spaceman, two cats and a missionary in a maximum period of seven years. All that crazy story has now captured in a book and a photo exhibition, internationally awarded and that is going around the world, Spanish photojournalist Cristina de Middel. "At last I know someone who had heard of the story", says to begin the interview.
Lead to the red planet to a spaceman, two cats and a missionary in a maximum period of seven years
The Afronautas are a visual play between reality and fiction, perhaps dreams. A reflection of the human longing to be above being. De Middel clarifies that "I've only been to Africa once and never in space, but I wanted to tell this story ". "Afronautas is based on documentation of an impossible dream that only lives in pictures. Based on this incredible but true news makes 50 years, reconstruct the scenes who might have documented time and reinforcing its veracity adding my personal burden that certainty and the fruit of my imagination ", she explains.
This did several photo shoots in which actors had to reflect that wonderful unreality of conquering space from which for years was the poorest country on earth. "The photos I did in places like Spain, U.S., Italy, Israel, Palestine and Senegal, the only country in sub-Saharan Africa ever ".
I was concerned about dust and noise can launch the rocket in nearby houses
But the reality, or unreality in this case, far exceeds any figment of imagination. Going back to that hidden Lusaka Museum showcase the doctor know Makuka had an accurate plan: "We will launch the spacecraft from Lusaka Stadium to commemorate Independence", assured, While recognizing that the Committee of Celebration "was concerned about dust and noise that can launch the rocket in nearby houses".
For this, formally requested Unesco 7.000.000 pounds that "are necessary for our space program". Orders the crew were also given: "We know that on Mars there native population. I told our missionary who force them to convert to Christianity if they do not want ". It, Selected as astronaut, Matha Mwambwa, I hope for some time that the historic moment occurred, although Middle clarifies that "pregnant and ended returning home".
The Russian and American spy is in Zambia are trying to kidnap Matha (selected astronaut) and my two cats
Then walked Makuka concerned about every detail of its successful space program. "You have to build homes in conditions, barracks and throw everything look nice in the city ". The same day, explained that if he were mayor of Lusaka overcome soon get to Paris and New York soon resemble ". That if he knew that spies were after his project failed to destroy his dream. "The Russian and American spy is in Zambia are trying to kidnap Matha (selected astronaut) and my two cats ", stated in the newspaper.
Finally, the courageous scientist Zambian left a message of confidence to his fellow: "Zambians are not inferior to any scientific. My Space insurance plan that will pull ". Then, planned to train its astronauts throwing with wooden barrels to go downhill by gravity immune.
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Zambia: the crazed attempt to conquer Mars
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[…] Zambia: the crazed attempt to conquer Mars […]
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Daniel Landa
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What historión! This will end up being a movie, because of course I have not heard in my life more surreal and unbelievable story.
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Juliana
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Impressive!… I am left speechless…
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Javier Brandoli
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Does it not seem as a comedy film?
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Juan Antonio Portillo
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Space suits and diving, I love!!!!!! I'm in for afronauta…………
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Lydia
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Crazy.
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