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.
Apollo 11 astronaut trains in zero gravity on board a reduced-gravity aircraft KC-135 (Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker). An Apollo 11 astronaut climbs on simulated LLV hatch. A NASA staff wearing an orange jumpsuit holds a cord connected to the astronaut’s backpack. Astronaut floats facing down on LLV hatch. The astronaut reenters the LLV hatch. Astronaut steps down from the LLV hatch with the assistance of NASA staff members.
Funeral procession for the victims of the USS Maine disaster in Havana, Cuba leading to the Spanish-American War. A detachment of sailors, United States Marines, and young boys preceding the procession. Nine hearses carry the coffins of the USS Maine victims, with the United States flag draped over each coffin. At the side of each wagon walk the pall bearers, surviving comrades, their heads bowed in bereavement. More naval officers and marines, and lastly a procession of carriages, followed by a large crowd on foot follow the hearses.
Mercury-Atlas 6 personnel observe data from computers in mission control center before the launch of the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6). The personnel discuss among themselves and check papers. The red “HOLD” light beside the “Countdown” light turn on. The green “PROCEED” light on the right side of “COUNTDOWN” turns on. A NASA personnel at work. A group of NASA officials gather in front of a NASA sign.
Mercury-Atlas 6 staff member reads notes from a binder behind the capsule environment monitor at the NASA command control center before the launch of the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6). A flight surgeon works behind a monitor. Monitors shows heartbeat of a crew. The countdown shows 59 minutes left before liftoff. More NASA personnel working in the command center and mission control. The flight director works behind his monitor. The Mercury Space Flight Network (MSFN) plot board at the command center shows the positions of 18 ground tracking stations and two ships in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans to close gaps between ground stations.
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