a_v_bw_o_n (S-64-14252, 64-Apollo-19)
Pete Conrad at the controls of a Lunar Module "simulator/mockup" in 1964...that appears to have been pieced together by some middle school kids in a garage. Interior construction appears to be cardboard, paper, possibly poster-board & masking tape...who knows...maybe even some baling wire & bubble gum. The view out the window is pretty funky looking as well, neither earthly OR moonly...although appropriately foreboding.
In all seriousness, I'm sure the early continual evolution in LEM/LM design, combined with the relentless pace and pressure to achieve the timelines & meet the ultimate goal, along with the critical optimal & efficient human-machine interface necessitated "going with what you got" in order to maintain forward momentum.
Amazing...across the board; from both man and machine.
a_v_bw_o_n (S-64-14252, 64-Apollo-19)
Pete Conrad at the controls of a Lunar Module "simulator/mockup" in 1964...that appears to have been pieced together by some middle school kids in a garage. Interior construction appears to be cardboard, paper, possibly poster-board & masking tape...who knows...maybe even some baling wire & bubble gum. The view out the window is pretty funky looking as well, neither earthly OR moonly...although appropriately foreboding.
In all seriousness, I'm sure the early continual evolution in LEM/LM design, combined with the relentless pace and pressure to achieve the timelines & meet the ultimate goal, along with the critical optimal & efficient human-machine interface necessitated "going with what you got" in order to maintain forward momentum.
Amazing...across the board; from both man and machine.