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Topic: Female shuttle astronauts in Apollo suits
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Mike Dixon
Member Posts: 748
From: Kew, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2003
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posted 07-23-2004 11:55 PM
   
Many years ago, (guessing around '78) a publication down here featured an article on women recruited to NASA's astronaut ranks. One of the colour photos featured the candidates in Apollo-style white spacesuits (WSS, group shot and side on) and I can only recall with certainty, Rhea Seddon's inclusion. Naturally, the other ladies would have been (in all likelihood) Judy Resnik, Shannon Lucid, Sally Ride, etc.Does anyone know where a copy of this photo might be found? |
heng44
Member Posts: 2522
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 09-09-2004 01:11 AM
Mike, I have a portrait of Judy Resnik that was taken at this occasion, in WSS holding an Apollo helmet. I don't believe I have the group photo, but I know which one you mean. |
Philip
Member Posts: 4739
From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 09-09-2004 09:17 AM
Of that occasion -- presentation of the first STS female astronauts -- a total of 10 official NASA photos exist... I can make scans of those.Also check the collectSPACE individual astronaut portrait listing of NASA photos and you'll see that about 5 women who made an EVA also have their portrait with white STS EVA-spacesuit! |
Mike Dixon
Member Posts: 748
From: Kew, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2003
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posted 09-09-2004 10:14 PM
Thanks Phil, the photo(s) I was referring to were of the ladies in A7L suits... consistent with the time the pictures were taken. |
KenDavis
Member Posts: 177
From: W.Sussex United Kingdom
Registered: May 2003
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posted 09-18-2004 01:46 PM
I have always wondered why Resnik was pictured in a AL7B / EVA suit and not the other females. There is also a photo of Bluford, McNair, and Gregroy in A7LB, which is understandable, as group 8 was the first time members of that minority group were selected, but I can't understand a picture of Resnik alone in such a suit. Any ideas anyone? |
Mike Dixon
Member Posts: 748
From: Kew, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2003
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posted 09-19-2004 12:22 AM
The picture I'm referring to was one featuring all the original female candidates outfitted in A7Ls... not one just confined to Judy Resnik. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3090
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-26-2010 10:56 PM
While scouting around the net I came across one of the photos referenced upthread, of Judy Resnik - interesting shot. |
OV-105
Member Posts: 585
From: Ridgecrest, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-27-2010 11:51 AM
I think there is one of Anna Fisher in one also. If I remember right she had one of Pete Conrad's suit since it was the smallest one NASA had. |
heng44
Member Posts: 2522
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 01-27-2010 12:05 PM
Here are some of the photos discussed above. The Anna Fisher one was made in 1980 when she did some underwater training together with Joe Kerwin at Marshall. 
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Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 2378
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-27-2010 12:57 PM
For what its worth, Judy Resnik is wearing a pretty shabby mock up suit. Anna Fisher on the other hand is in a real A7LB. |
ejectr
Member Posts: 1482
From: Brimfield, MA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 01-27-2010 06:37 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Rick Mulheirn:
For what its worth, Judy Resnik is wearing a pretty shabby mock up suit. Anna Fisher on the other hand is in a real A7LB.
The shabbiness of the suit only serves to magnify the woman's natural beauty. |
pokey
Member Posts: 344
From: Houston, TX, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-01-2010 09:52 AM
I think the Resnik pic was for the creation of the McCall mural at JSC. I'll check around a little more on this. |
pokey
Member Posts: 344
From: Houston, TX, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-02-2010 08:08 AM
Here is a '79 NASA pic of McCall holding a photo of Miss Resnik from the same photo session in front of his mural depiction of her. I'm not sure if the photo was created for the JSC mural or if McCall was inspired by the photo for use in his mural. So if anyone knows McCall he will likely be able to answer this simple question.  And here is a photo of Miss Resnik speaking with McCall at the mural's unveiling.  |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 1525
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 02-02-2010 11:46 AM
Are either of the Resnik/Fisher photos still available anywhere? |
space4u
Member Posts: 295
From: Cleveland, OH USA
Registered: Aug 2006
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posted 02-03-2010 07:50 AM
quote:
Originally posted by pokey:
Here is a '79 NASA pic of McCall holding a photo of Miss Resnik from the same photo session in front of his mural depiction of her.
Thanks for the background info. That helps a lot. |
carl walker
Member Posts: 164
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-19-2010 08:53 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Tykeanaut:
Are either of the Resnik/Fisher photos still available anywhere?
Images available at NASA Images. Search on Fisher. |
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