a11-14_v_bw_o_n (1969, unnumbered press and poss. RCA photo)
“Illustration shows communications systems developed by RCA for use by astronauts who will land on the moon. Backsets will permit men to talk to one another while other systems permit talk between spacecraft and earth, and astronauts and spacecraft.”
I remember seeing this – a lot – in newspapers of the time. Note the Astronaut on the right appears to have a "Jacob's staff", possibly instrument laden, in hand, while the Astronaut in the crater is using a hand trowel to place lunar samples into a collection bag. The depiction of both leads me to believe this was originally created prior to 1969.
Most likely by James T. Burns. Wonderful information regarding Mr. Burns, with other works, to include supporting ‘evidence’ for my aforementioned assertion:
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/alsj-JamesBurns.html
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/4-Lunar-Communications.jpg
Both above credit: ALSJ website
a11-14_v_bw_o_n (1969, unnumbered press and poss. RCA photo)
“Illustration shows communications systems developed by RCA for use by astronauts who will land on the moon. Backsets will permit men to talk to one another while other systems permit talk between spacecraft and earth, and astronauts and spacecraft.”
I remember seeing this – a lot – in newspapers of the time. Note the Astronaut on the right appears to have a "Jacob's staff", possibly instrument laden, in hand, while the Astronaut in the crater is using a hand trowel to place lunar samples into a collection bag. The depiction of both leads me to believe this was originally created prior to 1969.
Most likely by James T. Burns. Wonderful information regarding Mr. Burns, with other works, to include supporting ‘evidence’ for my aforementioned assertion:
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/alsj-JamesBurns.html
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/4-Lunar-Communications.jpg
Both above credit: ALSJ website