NASA Lot n° 9

Nasa. 2 historical juxtaposed views of veteran astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. during his departure in the "FREEDOM 7" capsule and during his arrival on board the helicopter which recovered him in the Atlantic Ocean. Shepard aboard the "RED STONE" rocket was the first American to fly in Space on April 30, 1961. Press photograph with caption in the margin on the front. 18,6 x 25,8cm with margins.