Alan Shepard

The LM Antares and the American flag at Fra Mauro

Apollo 14, January 31-February 9, 1971, EVA 1, 114:53:34 GET

Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with red NASA MSC number “AS14-66-9277” and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks on the verso.
20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in)

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A frame from the panoramic sequence taken by Shepard from the 8 o’clock position relative to the LM hatch (southwest of the LM) while Mitchell (hidden behind the LM) was doing a TV panorama of the lunar surface for Mission Control.

“At the foot of the ladder, the square grid-like object is the LRRR (Laser Ranging Retro Reflector) which can be seen sitting on the west footpad, this would later be deployed by Alan Shepard at the lunar-science station” (Constantine, p.51).

114:53:26 Mitchell: [...] I think Al’s about to finish up his task over there.
114:53:34 Shepard: Negative. I’m still working at 8 o’clock (taking a panorama).