1950s-inspired science fiction illustration of space travel, showcasing a sleek, retro-futuristic spacecraft soaring above a sprawling, vibrant cityscape bathed in celestial light. The scene is captured from ground level, highlighting towering spires and gleaming domes of a utopian metropolis. The sky is a swirling tapestry of stars and distant galaxies, creating a sense of awe and wonder. The illustration, styled after Bruce Pennington, is rendered in 4k, UHD, HDR quality, with rich, vivid colors and sharp details. Photographed using a Kodak Master View 8x10 with a Fujinon C 240mm f/9 lens on Kodak Ektar 100 film, the image has a soft, dreamy quality, evoking nostalgia and optimism for the future.