NASA astronauts perform a lunar module rehearsal months before the planned Apollo 11 mission (held in July 16-24, 1969). Apollo 11 rehearsal was held at the Kennedy Space Center. An astronaut (likely Neil Armstrong) stands beside the Apollo Lunar Module “Eagle” (LM-5). “United States” is written on the lunar module. Astronaut unfolds a Contingency Sampler With Folding Handle. Astronaut demonstrates how to scoop lunar soil using a Contingency Sampler With Folding Handle. Dust (simulating as lunar dust) is being scooped with contingency sampler. The sample bag went loose from the handle of contingency sampler. The astronaut sets the handle aside and carefully picks up the sample bag. A man watches the demonstration from behind the astronaut. The astronaut seals the sample bag with its zipper. Astronaut stores the closed sample bag on his leg pocket. Astronaut turns his back on the camera.
NASA astronauts perform a lunar module rehearsal months before the planned Apollo 11 mission (held in July 16-24, 1969). Apollo 11 rehearsal was held at the Kennedy Space Center. An astronaut (Neil Armstrong) demonstrates how to walk on the moon after landing in front of scientists watching the rehearsal. The Apollo Lunar Module “Eagle” (LM-5) is near the astronaut. Astronaut walking sideways, holding on to a harness. Harness is attached on the lunar module. A camera device is being transported to the astronaut using the harness. The astronaut attaches camera in front of his suit. The flag of the United States is seen on his backpack (Primary Life Support Subsystem). The Primary Life Support Subsystem has a tag “CDR” (Commander). Lunar Module has the words “United States” and the United States flag. Astronaut demonstrates using the camera while walking on the moon’s surface. Astronaut takes a video of the Lunar Module and its landing pad.
Street scenes in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia. A bus stops in front of a Yates & Milton Drugstore (230 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States) in Atlanta, Georgia, owned by Clayton R. Yates and Lorimer D. Milton. A “Drink Coca-Cola Prescriptions” sign hangs outside the drugstore. African American commuters board the bus in front of the drugstore. Southern Bread advertisement on bus reads “New! Made with Buttermilk … Southern Bread”. African American men and women pass by the Yates & Milton Drugstore in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Butler Street YMCA (22 Jesse Hill Jr Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States--formerly 20-24 Butler St) located in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, next to the Walden Building. Pedestrians crossing the road in front of the Yates & Milton Drugstore. Alexander & Company (208 Auburn Ave NE #10, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States) and Citizens Trust Co. building next door (210 Auburn Ave. NE) beside the Big Bethel AME Church. The Atlanta Daily World editorial office and printing press facility is also seen at 210 Auburn. (The Atlanta Daily World business office was located elsewhere on Auburn.) . A rotating time and temperature monitoring clock on top of the Citizens Trust Co. sign. This was the first African American owned bank to join the FDIC.
African American children playing at an apartment complex in what is today the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta. (Now a large vacant lot at Hilliard St and Irwin St NE) A Black girl rides a tricycle while a young Black boy sits on a stone step. A Black boy nibbling on a chicken bone. Another boy approaches and smiles at the camera. A Black girl wearing sunglasses smiles. A Black little girl leans on her brother. A toddler stands along a path. An African American mother carrying her baby stands beside drying laundry on a terrace. A boy drinks water from the community water pump. Bridge abutment for Interstate 85 overpass construction seen in background. Theater posters on wall read “81 Theatre Sun – Mon – Tue May 22 – 23 -24 The Defiant Ones with Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis Plus Inside the Mafia Regular Prices”. A Black man and a son look out a window. Man waves from a window.
Mission footage outtakes from the film "Memphis Belle". B-17 Flying Fortresses in flight. Close side view of pilot in cockpit of a B-17. He wears ear phones and an oxygen mask. B-17 aircraft fly in formation. Cameraman shoots through a side window. An aerial view of the B-17 base in England. (World War 2 period.)
First flight of X-15 at Edwards Air Force Base in California. B-52 Stratofortress with X-15 in flight. Insignia of United States. X-15 attached under the right wing of B-52. Rear of X-15 with XLR-99 engine. Dyed water is released from X-15 Jettison line to check the spray pattern. Dyed water flows out of X-15 Jettison line. B-52 and three escort chase planes form contrails at high altitude. B-52 carrier aircraft with X-15. F-100 Super Sabre chase plane fly below and to the right of aircraft. Dyed water emits from Jettison line of X-15 under wing of B-52. X-15 under right view of B-52. B-52 right wing engine pod in the foreground. B-52 with X-15 flies at high altitude and contrails from behind the plane. B-52 banks left and right and then leaves out. X-15 under right wing of B-52 aircraft. F-100 chase plane fly below and alongside the aircraft. Landing gear extended on B-52. A terrain is visible. X-15 under right wing of B-52 carrier aircraft with landing skids extended. B-52 with X-15 under right wing descends. F-100 chase plane fly above and to the right of aircraft towards the runway at Edwards Air Force Base. B-52 with X-15 makes a final approach and lands on Edwards Air Force Base. B-52 with X-15 lands and taxis. Aircraft deploys drag chute.
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