fut/lnrmbl_v_bw_o_n (original 1960 press photo)
“Drawing of Proposed Capsule To Aid Moon Exploration
1/5/1960-Chicago: A collapsible capsule designed to facilitate man's exploration of the moon, this unusual moon sac provides protection and mobility for future spacemen. This cut-away drawing shows how the pod-shaped vehicle allows two men inside to roll along the Lunar Surface simply by walking-as on a treadmill-in squirrel cage compartments at either end of pod. See negative for full caption.”
Also:
"DO-IT-YOURSELF MOON AUTO -- This unusual collapsible moon sac would provide both protection and transportation for men exploring the moon. Cutaway drawing shows how the pod-shaped vehicle would allow two men to roll along the lunar surface simply by walking a treadmill."
Above at, also probably taken from a press photo caption. On page five, and an excellent presentation:
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/creel_lrv_experiences_alsj.pdf
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/lrv_thermal_alsj.pdf
Both above credit: ALSJ website
'My' description, along with the image, at:
www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/collapsible-capsu...
“Credit”: Getty Images website
Very gratifying to ‘take’ something from them, instead of the other way around! They’re selling the ‘small’ (594 x 464 px (20.96 x 16.37 cm) 72 dpi | 0.3 MP) version of this image for $175. $499 for the “large” (3130 x 2446 px (26.50 x 20.71 cm) 300 dpi | 7.7 MP). Goliath takes one in the eye...yess!
Granted, only if/when somebody stumbles upon mine, who also happens to really want/need a high resolution version of it. But, hey, even if just ONE person can save $175 - $499, it’s a win. But I digress...
Unfortunately, the article affixed to the verso of the photo, although it features the photo, is irrelevant. The Chicago Daily News folks appear to have just pulled this out, since it is a very interesting, odd…and ridiculous depiction.
Among many other WTF questions, how did they see/know where they were going?
How about turning? Does one guy slow down, or just stop completely? How about for a tight/emergency turn? Backpedal...turn the other way? 😉
I do like the Dr. Octopus goggles though, along with the spacecraft’s external tri-rail elevator.
As zany as it is, it was ‘outside the box’ thinking, and it's what makes it so enjoyable. 😄👍
Artist unknown. However, it has a John Gorsuch look to it.
fut/lnrmbl_v_bw_o_n (original 1960 press photo)
“Drawing of Proposed Capsule To Aid Moon Exploration
1/5/1960-Chicago: A collapsible capsule designed to facilitate man's exploration of the moon, this unusual moon sac provides protection and mobility for future spacemen. This cut-away drawing shows how the pod-shaped vehicle allows two men inside to roll along the Lunar Surface simply by walking-as on a treadmill-in squirrel cage compartments at either end of pod. See negative for full caption.”
Also:
"DO-IT-YOURSELF MOON AUTO -- This unusual collapsible moon sac would provide both protection and transportation for men exploring the moon. Cutaway drawing shows how the pod-shaped vehicle would allow two men to roll along the lunar surface simply by walking a treadmill."
Above at, also probably taken from a press photo caption. On page five, and an excellent presentation:
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/creel_lrv_experiences_alsj.pdf
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/lrv_thermal_alsj.pdf
Both above credit: ALSJ website
'My' description, along with the image, at:
www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/collapsible-capsu...
“Credit”: Getty Images website
Very gratifying to ‘take’ something from them, instead of the other way around! They’re selling the ‘small’ (594 x 464 px (20.96 x 16.37 cm) 72 dpi | 0.3 MP) version of this image for $175. $499 for the “large” (3130 x 2446 px (26.50 x 20.71 cm) 300 dpi | 7.7 MP). Goliath takes one in the eye...yess!
Granted, only if/when somebody stumbles upon mine, who also happens to really want/need a high resolution version of it. But, hey, even if just ONE person can save $175 - $499, it’s a win. But I digress...
Unfortunately, the article affixed to the verso of the photo, although it features the photo, is irrelevant. The Chicago Daily News folks appear to have just pulled this out, since it is a very interesting, odd…and ridiculous depiction.
Among many other WTF questions, how did they see/know where they were going?
How about turning? Does one guy slow down, or just stop completely? How about for a tight/emergency turn? Backpedal...turn the other way? 😉
I do like the Dr. Octopus goggles though, along with the spacecraft’s external tri-rail elevator.
As zany as it is, it was ‘outside the box’ thinking, and it's what makes it so enjoyable. 😄👍
Artist unknown. However, it has a John Gorsuch look to it.