a04_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1967, unnumbered World Book Sci Svc photo)
“During Apollo 4, the Service Module main engine was used to accelerate the unmanned spacecraft so that its reentry velocity would be comparable to that at the end of a manned lunar mission.”
The above, I assume, is per the caption/accompanying press slug associated with the linked photo below.
Although unnumbered, the work is clearly by Russ Arasmith. As such, it was likely used in press releases & therefore, handled accordingly. Despite this, it has retained its high gloss.
a04_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1967, unnumbered World Book Sci Svc photo)
“During Apollo 4, the Service Module main engine was used to accelerate the unmanned spacecraft so that its reentry velocity would be comparable to that at the end of a manned lunar mission.”
The above, I assume, is per the caption/accompanying press slug associated with the linked photo below.
Although unnumbered, the work is clearly by Russ Arasmith. As such, it was likely used in press releases & therefore, handled accordingly. Despite this, it has retained its high gloss.