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Research Scientist in a Space Suit during a Demonstration

A research scientist in a space suit during a study of problems that will be encountered by man walking on the lunar surface during this demonstration. Senator John L. McClellan (second from right) communicates with the engineer. Observing the research are James E. Webb, NASA head (right); Dr. Floyd L. Thompson, Langley Director (second from left); and Donald E. Hewes, Langley scientist.

501 flight vehicle

Topside view taken in the vehicle assembly building of launch complex 39 showing the launch umbilical tower (painted red in the background); the retracted service platforms, which provide all-around access to the vehicle, and the first flight vehicle as 501 fully erected.

Moon surface photograph taken by Lunar Orbiter I

This is the first photograph of the lunar surface taken by Lunar Orbiter I to be released in the United States. It is a reassembled photograph made up of 14 framelets. This was the first medium resolution photograph in a series of 20 frames taken by Lunar Orbiter I beginning at 7:43 a.m. PST, August 18. It was readout to Goldstone, California Deep Space Network station beginning at 12:51 p.m. PDT. North is approximately at the top of the photograph when it is viewed with the wall of the large depression on the left border.