merprog_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1959, unnumbered poss. press photo)
In this ca. 1959 artist’s concept, a Mercury capsule is about to reenter earth’s atmosphere. My year estimation is based on its similarity to the below linked image, along with the capsule lacking its shingles and the overall appearance of the retrograde package, i.e. this being an earlier depiction. Note also the “vector shading”(?), indicating that initial atmospheric interaction has commenced, and that the retrograde package is still attached. Other than during MA-6, I don’t know if this would’ve been the case.
Yet another gem by John Gorsuch.
Multiple handling imperfections, only visible when viewed obliquely, do not detract. Still of high gloss, to include a satin-like finish of the verso.
merprog_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1959, unnumbered poss. press photo)
In this ca. 1959 artist’s concept, a Mercury capsule is about to reenter earth’s atmosphere. My year estimation is based on its similarity to the below linked image, along with the capsule lacking its shingles and the overall appearance of the retrograde package, i.e. this being an earlier depiction. Note also the “vector shading”(?), indicating that initial atmospheric interaction has commenced, and that the retrograde package is still attached. Other than during MA-6, I don’t know if this would’ve been the case.
Yet another gem by John Gorsuch.
Multiple handling imperfections, only visible when viewed obliquely, do not detract. Still of high gloss, to include a satin-like finish of the verso.