Alan Shepard (American, 1923-1998)

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Alan Shepard (American, 1923-1998)
Fra Mauro landing site photographed in brilliant sun glare, EVA 1, Apollo 14, February 1971. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (19.5 x 19.5 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Handling crimp to u.r. corner, possible fading/yellowing.

N.B. Tracks of the Modularized Equipment Transporter (MET) show the route taken by the two astronauts on their traverse from the LM Antares to the lunar-science station (or ALSEP site). This handcart gave the astronauts the ability to carry far more samples, containers, and tools than they could have carried in their hands and on their backpacks. The pattern reminded the Texas-born Mitchell "of driving a tractor through a plowed field." His companion was less lyrical: "Nothing like being up to your armpits in lunar dust," said Shepard (Mason, p. 186). The NASA negative number is AS14-67-9367.

Literature: Chaikin, Space, p. 116; Jacobs, p. 93; Light, plate 65.
Estimate $400-600


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