Causing moonquakes. Rockets with explosive war heads are fired off and scientists check the vibrations waves caused by distant blast, to determine interior composition of the moon. Seismograph in foreground is push-button controlled and surveying instrument to it’s left has cupped headpiece, to accommodate hooks and helmets of expedition members.
More about Man on the Moon.
Collier’s, October 25, 1952
Man Will Conquer Space Soon! at Wikipedia
Image credit: Collier’s
Image source: AIAA Houston
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