Original and rare photo of NASA astronaut and command pilot on the Apollo 9 lunar mission David R. Scott (1932- ). Taken in 1969, where Apollo 9 was launched. Black and white press photo
Original black and white, vintage, gelatin silver, press photo of NASA astronaut and command pilot on the Apollo 9 lunar mission David R. Scott (1932- ). The photograph was taken in 1969, where Apollo 9 was sent into space.
Measurements: Approximately 20 x 25 centimeters
The text on the back of the picture reads:
"March 3rd 1969
Apollo 9 blast-off
Apollo 9 blasted-off from Cape Kennedy this afternoon on America's most hasardous space mission so far. The operation will reach it final climax on Friday when the Moonbug (Spider, red.:),piloted by crewman Russell Schweickart spins off from the Apollo craft to simulate a landing on the moon.
Photo shows Astronaut David R. Scott who is the Command Module Pilot.
AM/Keystone 1651/816741"
In addition to a stamp from the Keystone Press Agency, there is a copyright stamp from Svenskt Pressfoto in Stockholm.
This is an original black-and-white photo from 1969 on heavy paper/thin cardboard with normal signs of use.
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