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Lunar Surface Training - Armstrong

Suited astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), participates in lunar surface simulation training on April 18, 1969 in building 9, at the Manned Spacecraft Center (now Johnson Space Center). Armstrong was prime crew commander of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. Here, he is opening a sample return container. On the right is the Modular Equipment Stowage Assembly (MESA) and the Lunar Module (LM) mock-up.

 

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Image Number: S69-31080

Date: April 18, 1969

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