Vintage A-Kodak 8x10 NASA Alfred Worden Apollo 15 Photo

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Vintage A-Kodak 8x10 NASA Alfred Worden Apollo 15 Photo:
$19.50

Vintage A-Kodak 8x10 NASAAlfred WordenApollo15Photo

Original Print ofAlfred Wordenduring his EVA to retrieve film from cameras in the SIM bay. This is a frame from the a 16 mm film shot by Jim Irwin from the hatch.As the crew began their preparations, they left the Lunar Sphere of Influence at which point the gravitational pull of the Earth was stronger than that of the Moon. From now on they would start to accelerate towards the Earth. After retracting and turning off the equipment in the SIM bay, the crew donned their space suits. They disabled the RCS thrusters that were near the SIM and if accidentally fired would have been dangerous to Worden. Guards were also placed over the control panel to ensure that switches were not flicked by an errant foot.

After suit checks and depressurizing the spacecraft, the hatch was opened. After mounting a TV and film camera on the hatch, Worden jettisoned two bags of rubbish that did not need to be returned to Earth. Then using handholds built into the craft he moved along to the SIM bay. Along with retrieval he was tasked with inspecting the instruments to find the cause for the various problems experienced with them.

Apollo 15 was the ninth manned mission in the United States\' Apollo program, the fourth to land on the Moon, and the eighth successful manned mission. It was the first of what were termed \"J missions\", long stays on the Moon, with a greater focus on science than had been possible on previous missions. It was also the first mission on which the Lunar Roving Vehicle was used which is also viablein the photo.

A Great Part of AmericanSpace Exploration History!

Photo was obtainedfrom the estate of a former North American Aviation - Rockwell employee whoworked in the Photography Department. Print is 8 x 10 on A KODAK®PAPER with watermark onback of paper. I will combine multiple purchases in one shipment using a USPS PriorityMail Flat Rate Envelope (1 to 3 business days) to save on shipping cost. USPSFirst-Class shipping (2 to 3 business days) available upon request. AllInternational Shipments will ship First-Class International rate. Each shipmentof print(s) will be protected against bending or folding, by using a stiffcardboard backing inserted in the envelope and prints enclosed in a clear sheetprotector. Please view all my sales as I will list many other photographsfrom this estate.