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(Apollo 11) Footprints of Discovery: Apollo 11's Lunar Module Shadow and Astronauts' Markings on the Moon.
Publication Place / Date
n.p. / 1969
Image Dimensions
10.5 x 10.5 inches (excluding mat)
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Condition
VG+
Stock# 93055
$ 2,400.00
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This evocative photograph, AS11-37-5475, taken on July 20, 1969, captures the stark black shadow of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM) contrasting against the Moon's surface. The image was taken from within the LM during the historic lunar surface extravehicular activity (EVA) of astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. Distinct impressions left by the lunar boots of the two pioneering astronauts are clearly visible in the lunar soil, marking their groundbreaking exploration of the Moon's surface.

The Apollo 11 Mission

The Apollo 11 mission, launched on July 16, 1969, was a historic and groundbreaking spaceflight that marked the first time humans set foot on the moon. Led by commander Neil A. Armstrong, lunar module pilot Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and command module pilot Michael Collins, the mission achieved the ambitious goal set by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to land humans on the moon and return them safely to Earth. On July 20, 1969, Armstrong and Aldrin spent over two hours exploring the lunar surface, collecting samples, and conducting experiments, while Collins orbited above in the command module. Armstrong's famous words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," encapsulate the monumental impact of the Apollo 11 mission on human history, as it demonstrated the incredible achievements made possible through scientific innovation, collaboration, and determination.

Condition Description
1969 chromogenic print on paper watermarked "A KODAK PAPER" on verso. The photograph mounted on a larger sheet of mat board, with the lower left corner cleanly delaminated, allowing examination of the photo's verso.
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