FIRST U.S. SPACEWALK; ED WHITE’S EVA OVER THE CLOUD-COVERED PACIFIC OCEAN, JUNE 3-7, 1965
JAMES MCDIVITT [GEMINI IV]
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Price Realised GBP 1,008
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GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000
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Closed: 18 May 2022
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FIRST U.S. SPACEWALK; ED WHITE’S EVA OVER THE CLOUD-COVERED PACIFIC OCEAN, JUNE 3-7, 1965
According to Ed White, “This was a picture taken by my teammate, James McDivitt, on the third revolution of Gemini IV. I had a specially designed spacesuit which had 21 layers of thermal and micrometeoroid protection. My face was protected by a double gold-plated visor which provided protection from the unfiltered rays of the Sun. In my hand I held a small self-maneuvering unit which gave me control of my movements in space. On my chest was an oxygen chestpack that regulated the flow of oxygen to my suit and provided an 8-minute supply of emergency oxygen. I was secured to the spacecraft by a 25-foot umbilical line and a 23-foot tether line, which were secured together and wrapped with a golden tape for thermal insulation. On the top of the Hand-held Self-Maneuvering Unit was mounted a 35mm camera to record the event from outside the spacecraft” (Cortright, p. 151).
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Overall good condition with signs commensurate with age, noting minor indentations to the surface and a slight tear in the margin, however it does not extend into the image. There is residue on the margin as well, although likely not to be seen once framed. The verso is in very good condition with three pieces of tape along the top of the photograph.
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JAMES MCDIVITT [GEMINI IV]FIRST U.S. SPACEWALK; ED WHITE’S EVA OVER THE CLOUD-COVERED PACIFIC OCEAN, JUNE 3-7, 1965Estimate: GBP 2,000 - 3,000
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