Two NASA astronauts perform a rehearsal before the Apollo 11 mission. Astronauts simulate collecting lunar soil samples. Astronaut uses tongs to attempt picking up a mock lunar rock. Close view of a mock lunar rock. One astronaut opens a sample bag for the collected lunar rock. A gnomon planted on the mock lunar soil. Tongs pick up a lunar rock. Astronaut picks more lunar rocks. Astronaut demonstrates the use of a bulk sample scoop to turn a large mock lunar rock. Bulk sample scoop picks up a large dark rock. Another astronaut aids by using his foot to block the rock from moving. Astronaut demonstrates the bulk sample scoop to the other astronaut with camera. NASA scientists watch the rehearsal nearby. Astronaut seals the mock sample inside a sample bag.
Apollo 11 astronaut trains in zero gravity on board a reduced-gravity aircraft KC-135 (Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker). Apollo 11 astronaut stands in front of the simulated LLV hatch at 1/6th G. Astronaut struggles to walk in zero gravity. Astronaut carefully walks to rear of plane as NASA staff in orange jumpsuits guide him. The astronaut stops in front of the console found in rear of the plane. Astronaut slightly slips but regains balance. The astronaut works on the equipment bay. One of the NASA staff holds on to blue rope in zero gravity. Astronaut jumps forward and moves backwards while NASA staff surround him. Astronaut falls on his back, NASA staff attempt to catch his fall.
Apollo 11 astronaut trains in zero gravity on board a reduced-gravity aircraft KC-135 (Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker). An Apollo 11 astronaut lying on the floor of the aircraft. Astronaut carefully gets up and stands as NASA staff in orange jumpsuits guide him. NASA staff talks to the astronaut. Astronaut working on equipment bay. Front view of astronaut falling on his back in zero gravity. NASA staff attempt to catch his fall. Astronaut lying on the floor on his back. Astronaut standing and staff arranges wirings of the astronaut. Staff assist the astronaut to walk. A metal box containing mock lunar soil. 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. Astronaut takes off the sample bag from the contingency sampler. Astronaut seals the lunar sample bag. Astronaut places sample bag on his leg pocket.
Apollo 11 astronaut trains in zero gravity on board a reduced-gravity aircraft KC-135 (Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker). An Apollo 11 astronaut moves to the equipment bay. Astronaut starts to assemble a stand. A stand tripod for TV camera stands beside the astronaut. Astronaut brings out a camera. Astronaut attaches TV camera on the stand. NASA staff members in jumpsuits assist the astronaut in zero gravity. Astronaut and NASA crew stand back and adjust cords. Astronaut pulling a cord. Astronaut in front of the equipment bay. Astronaut uses tongs to pick up a mock lunar rock from a metal container with simulated lunar soil. Astronaut takes mock lunar rock to the equipment bay. Astronaut uses a bulk sample scoop on the imitation lunar soil. A NASA crew member holds a sample bag for the astronaut.
Apollo 11 astronaut trains in zero gravity on board a reduced-gravity aircraft KC-135 (Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker). An Apollo 11 astronaut walks towards the back of the aircraft in zero gravity. NASA staff assists the astronaut in falling on his back. Front view of astronaut climbing a simulated LLV hatch. A cord dangles from the astronaut’s backpack as he hangs on to the simulated LLV hatch. Astronaut removing item from equipment bay. Astronaut pulls out a Lunar Sample Return Container (“rock box”). Astronaut opens the Lunar Sample Return Container.
Apollo 11 astronaut uses equipment to gather mock lunar soil samples on board a reduced-gravity aircraft KC-135 (Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker). An Apollo 11 astronaut uses tongs to gather rock samples. Assistant holds a sample bag where the astronaut places rock sample. Astronaut sits in low gravity. NASA staff assist the astronaut sitting on the floor. Astronaut scoops soil using a bulk sample scoop. Astronaut pours imitation lunar soil on the container after scooping.
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