fut/lnr_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1959-61, unnumbered ctr or NASA photo)
What looks to be the construction of a buried lunar base, as envisioned ca. 1958-61(?). Note the already emplaced node to the right, along with connective tunnel. It looks like it’s/they’re in the process of being covered with lunar regolith, to provide shielding from cosmic & solar radiation, and I assume, micrometeoroids. The crew compartments of the landers appear to serve as the nodes of the base.
I am really diggin’ the 360° clear canopy operator cabins of the tracked construction vehicles.
Although there’s no signature, my first thought was John Gorsuch. However, it also looks like it could conceivably be by Northrop Corporation’s enigmatic “Todd”. Whomever, it’s gorgeous. Zoom in and check out the meticulous detail.
fut/lnr_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1959-61, unnumbered ctr or NASA photo)
What looks to be the construction of a buried lunar base, as envisioned ca. 1958-61(?). Note the already emplaced node to the right, along with connective tunnel. It looks like it’s/they’re in the process of being covered with lunar regolith, to provide shielding from cosmic & solar radiation, and I assume, micrometeoroids. The crew compartments of the landers appear to serve as the nodes of the base.
I am really diggin’ the 360° clear canopy operator cabins of the tracked construction vehicles.
Although there’s no signature, my first thought was John Gorsuch. However, it also looks like it could conceivably be by Northrop Corporation’s enigmatic “Todd”. Whomever, it’s gorgeous. Zoom in and check out the meticulous detail.