Alfred Worden (American, b. 1932)

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Alfred Worden (American, b. 1932)
The Lunar Module Falcon returning from the Moon, Apollo 15, August 1971. Numbered 'NASA AS15-96-13037' (NASA MSC) in red on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. (18.0 x 18.0 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Good.

N.B. Alfred Worden took the photograph from the orbiting Command Module Endeavor—its EVA floodlight mounted on the exterior of the spacecraft is visible in the foreground. "Flying the Lunar Module is a very demanding task,' said Scott. 'It's the toughest flying job, and I've flown a lot of stuff, the toughest flying job I ever had" (Chaikin, Voices, p. 48).
Estimate $400-600


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