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Topic: Photo of the week 887 (October 23, 2021)
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heng44
Member Posts: 3533
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 10-22-2021 01:29 PM
   
 The Gemini 11 astronauts have some fun in the simulator at the Kennedy Space Center during a photoshoot for their crew portrait in September 1966. At left is command pilot Pete Conrad with his backup Neil Armstrong. Pilot Dick Gordon appears to crush his backup Bill Anders at right. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4397
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 10-22-2021 02:20 PM
Never seen that joyous image previously. Thanks Ed. |
gareth89
Member Posts: 396
From: Ireland
Registered: May 2014
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posted 10-22-2021 02:28 PM
That’s a fantastic image, I haven’t seen it before either. I love the impromptu shots that look like although they were getting on with serious business, it must have been great fun too in the KSC! |
Headshot
Member Posts: 1026
From: Vancouver, WA, USA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 10-22-2021 02:50 PM
Wonderful picture of great people. Funny how each one in the left-hand seat would walk on the Moon within three years. |
randy
Member Posts: 2495
From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 10-22-2021 06:49 PM
Cool pic. Thanks Ed. |
oly
Member Posts: 1307
From: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 10-22-2021 07:52 PM
Thanks for posting this great photo of the lighter side of the Gemini program. I always thought that the Gemini capsule was cramped for 2 occupants, perhaps this image was used to convince the crew that there was enough room for two crew on a long duration mission. |
Ian Limbrey
Member Posts: 158
From: England
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 10-23-2021 06:05 AM
Amazing photo which I have never seen before, thanks Ed! |
Jonnyed
Member Posts: 514
From: Dumfries, VA, USA
Registered: Aug 2014
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posted 10-23-2021 08:42 AM
Great photo. "Those were the days" in space exploration and reaching for the stars! Fun shot of some great astronauts. |
LM1
Member Posts: 838
From: New York, NY
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 10-25-2021 06:53 AM
Great photo. Thanks for posting this glimpse of history. |
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