A collection of 1980's film photography of rocket launches and tested that never existed. What is real anyway?

In the 1980s, the Nevada Rocket & Propulsion Initiative conducted a series of tests and rocket launches in the Nevada desert. Nearly 30 tests were attended by small crowds and the occasional TV news crew.

The majority of projects conducted by the NRPI during the 1980s did not result in space flight. However, the experiments led to significant advancements in rocket systems design.

This series of photographs was recently discovered, however the author is unknown. It is thought that the photographer was either a member of the NRPI or a dedicated enthusiast who may have known someone involved with the initiative. Each photo seems to document various moments through the 11-year period ranging from rocket launches and explosions to launch party tailgates and dinners.

It is assumed that more photographs will be recovered in the future...

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