fut/lnr_v_bw_o_n (original Nov. 1961 photo, verso stamped 6516 27)
“The big step for man will be landing on the moon, where he will be supplied with tools and equipment for measuring and surveying the lunar surface. Although this will require a slightly different shaped vehicle, it will probably be accomplished first by several men.”
Note the lack of craters. Possibly due to grading? Or landing site selection? And...the gradually sloped peaks, uncommon for 1961, when most other artwork portrayed steep, jagged and rather menacing looking mountains.
Note also what looks like a pedestal-mounted Mercury-like capsule...with launch escape tower(?)...in the distance. Or, just a communications tower?
The amazing artwork is possibly by Roy G. Scarfo. In fact, the following image would strongly support such:
Flickr: Explore!
Credit: Mr. John Sisson, at his absolutely WONDERFUL “Dreams of Space - Books and Ephemera” blogspot
fut/lnr_v_bw_o_n (original Nov. 1961 photo, verso stamped 6516 27)
“The big step for man will be landing on the moon, where he will be supplied with tools and equipment for measuring and surveying the lunar surface. Although this will require a slightly different shaped vehicle, it will probably be accomplished first by several men.”
Note the lack of craters. Possibly due to grading? Or landing site selection? And...the gradually sloped peaks, uncommon for 1961, when most other artwork portrayed steep, jagged and rather menacing looking mountains.
Note also what looks like a pedestal-mounted Mercury-like capsule...with launch escape tower(?)...in the distance. Or, just a communications tower?
The amazing artwork is possibly by Roy G. Scarfo. In fact, the following image would strongly support such:
Flickr: Explore!
Credit: Mr. John Sisson, at his absolutely WONDERFUL “Dreams of Space - Books and Ephemera” blogspot