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Topic: Photo of the week 955 (February 11, 2023)
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heng44
Member Posts: 3650
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 02-10-2023 02:11 PM
   
 A dummy Apollo spacecraft was dropped from a C-130 Hercules aircraft for a parachute deployment test at El Centro, California, on July 12, 1968. |
328KF
Member Posts: 1385
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 02-10-2023 09:51 PM
Another “never seen before” image. Of course, the shadows of the parachute make the photo. Great pic(k)! |
oly
Member Posts: 1439
From: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 02-10-2023 10:05 PM
Thank you once again Ed for sharing unique or lesser-known images. This image illustrates and reinforces what a huge effort the people involved in the early space programs went to in such a short time. Not only did they design a successful spacecraft system, they also pioneered how such systems are tested.Many people today are frustrated at the pace the SLS/Orion system had developed, given that the Space Launch System uses leftover/ carry-over parts and systems in an effort to reduce development costs and expedite the follow-on system from the Space Transportation System. This image details just some of the efforts achieved to meet the moon landing deadline. These three red and white striped parachutes became a milestone image that signified a job well done. |
MartinAir
Member Posts: 272
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Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 02-10-2023 10:21 PM
Three months later the first manned mission was launched. What a race pace! |
NavyPilot
Member Posts: 88
From: USA
Registered: Nov 2015
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posted 02-12-2023 11:36 AM
This final drop qualified the ELS changes required by CM weight gain. There still was a risk with land impact loads, source of the much publicized mission rule about surface winds at launch. |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1478
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-15-2023 06:34 AM
Very cool photo! |
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