Astronaut Carpenter Looks through the "Astro Globe"
Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks through the back of an "astro globe"at Cape Canaveral, Florida, in preparation for his orbital flight. He and the other astronauts spent many hours studying astronomy and geography. One of Astronaut Carpenter's s...
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Astronaut Carpenter and Family with the President
"White House Congratulations" — Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter receives personal congratulations for his three-orbit flight around the world from President Kennedy at the White House in Washington. Members of the Astronaut's family also attended the...
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James B. Irwin with Family
Astronaut James B. Irwin, Lunar Module Pilot of the Apollo-15 lunar landing mission, with his wife, the former Mary Ellen Monroe; Joy, seated on Irwin's left, born Nov. 26, 1959; Jill, seated on the floor, born Feb. 22, 1961; James B. born Jan. 4,...
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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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Fred Haise
Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise takes a rest during a practice session for the Apollo-13 mission. He is wearing the communications skull cap to which are attached two microphones that operate simultaneously. In the event of a failure of one, there w...
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American Astronauts Visit United Nations Headquarters
United Nations, New York, 13 August 1969
American Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Col. Edwin Aldrin, Jr. and Col. Michael Collins of Apollo 11, the first men to land on the moon, visited the United Nations today where they attended a ceremony in their ...
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Neil Armstrong Smiles Happily
Apollo-11 Commander Neil Armstrong smiles happily after having successfully completed a flight in the Lunar Lander training vehicle recently. The vehicle is used to train Astronauts in flying the Lunar Module to the Moon's surface.
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American Astronauts Visit United Nations Headquarters
United Nations, New York, 13 August 1969
American Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Col. Edwin Aldrin, Jr. and Col. Michael Collins of Apollo 11, the first men to land on the moon, visited the United Nations today where they attended a ceremony in their ...
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