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Topic: Female shuttle astronauts in Apollo suits
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Mike Dixon
Member Posts: 1397
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: 3387
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 09-09-2004 01:11 AM
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. |
KenDavis
Member Posts: 187
From: W.Sussex United Kingdom
Registered: May 2003
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posted 09-18-2004 01:46 PM
I have always wondered why Judy Resnik was pictured in a AL7B/EVA suit and not the other women. There is also a photo of Guion Bluford, Ron McNair and Fred Gregroy in A7LB spacesuits, 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: 1397
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: 3161
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: 816
From: Ridgecrest, CA
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. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
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. |
pokey
Member Posts: 361
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: 361
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 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 Resnik speaking with McCall at the mural's unveiling.  |
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