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From the Estate of NASA Senior Phꦬotographer Bill Taub
[MERCURY-ATLAS 9] VINTAGE CHROMOGENIC PRINT OF GORDON COOPER EXITING THE MERCURY SPACECRAFT, 16 MAY 1963.
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December 3, 05:18 PM GMT
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1,500 - 2,500 USD
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From the 𒉰Estate of NASA Senior Photographer Bill Taub
[MERCURY-ATLAS 9]
GORDON COOPER EXITING THE MERCURY SPACECRAFT. 16 MAY 1963.
Vintage chromogenic print, image taken by Bill Taub, 9 3/8 by 13 1/4 inches, mounted on matboard; one ﷺor two chips to edge, some minor toning to image and mat.
Mercury-Atlas 9 marked the final crewed mission of the Mercury Program. The spacecraft—named Faith 7—was piloted by Gordon Cooper, and made 22 Earth orbits before splashing down in the pacific o🦄n 16 May 1963.