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a (LM on moon x 2)_v_bw_o_n (196X World Book Encyclopedia Science Service photos, M-5 & M-6)

“TOP:

Armstrong first collects a small sample of lunar soil in case they have to leave the moon suddenly.

 

Picture Credit: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp.

 

From World Book Science Service

 

[Actually, I believe ‘Neil’ has just removed the S- Band antenna from Quadrant I of the descent stage in the image. Its stowage compartment and discarded cover are visible to the right of the ladder.]

 

I’d expect the artwork to be by Craig Kavafes, but that signature is atypical.

 

BOTTOM:

If communications between the spacecraft and Earth are not good, Armstrong will erect a special antenna while Aldrin remains in the spacecraft to turn it on and check signal strength.

 

Picture Credit: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp.

 

From World Book Science Service”

 

Artist unknown. Note the squat appearance of the Lunar Module, possibly after a hard landing, as evidenced by collapsed struts. In fact the LMDE bell/skirt seems to be in contact with the the surface and even a little crumpled at the point of contact.

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Uploaded on October 19, 2018