The Apollo-15 Astronauts
Test run -- The Apollo-15 astronauts leave their quarters to begin a final dress rehearsal for their launching toward the Moon from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Leading is Mission commander David Scott, followed by Command Module pilot Alf...
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The Apollo-17 Crewmen
Crew Introduction -- the Apollo-17 crewmen, scheduled to visit the Moon in December 1972, are introduced to newsmen in Houston, Texas. From left are: Harrison Schmitt, lunar module pilot; Eugene Cernan, mission commander, and Ronald Evans, command...
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The Borman Family
Apollo-8 commander Frank Borman poses with his wife Susan and sons Frederick (left) and Edwin in their home near the Manned Spacecraft Centre in Texas.—(IPS)
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The Chaplain of the Prime Recovery Carrier
"Prayer for Successful Return" -- The chaplain of the prime recovery carrier Iwo Jima says a prayer of thanks following the successful recovery of the Apollo-13 astronauts April 17 in the South Pacific. The spacemen, from left, are James Lovell, F...
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The Family of Michael Collins
Mrs. Pat Collins, wife of U.S. astronaut Michael Collins and the couple's children meet with newsmen after Collins successfully completed a space flight in Gemini 10. When the photo was taken in July 1966. Kathleen (left) was seven, Ann was five a...
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The Three Apollo-15 Crewmen
Ready For the Moon -- The three Apollo-15 crewmen appear confident before the start of their flight to the Moon. From left are James Irwin, Alfred Worden and David Scott.
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The Three Apollo-15 Crewmen
Ready For the Moon -- The three Apollo-15 crewmen appear confident before the start of their flight to the Moon. From left are James Irwin, Alfred Worden and David Scott.
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Wife of Astronaut Alan Shepard
"Mrs. Alan B. Shepard, Jr."
Louise Shepard, wife of U.S. Navy Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr., has many of the same qualities that helped her husband become the first American in space. All of these qualities shine out as a result of Mrs. Shepard's...
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