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.
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Collier’s, October 25, 1952
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Landing on the moon. Ten minutes before touchdown, rocket motors are switched on to slow down ships’ high-speed fall caused by the moon’s gravity. Vehicles are maneuvering 550 miles above landing area known as Sinus Roris (Dewy Bay), dark plain above cargo ship in lower left.
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Collier’s, October 18,1952
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FOR FRIDAY PMS. NOV. 21 USE WITH SPACE STORY BY DR. WERNHER VON BRAUN
(NY5-Nov.20) SPACE SHUTTLE — One of the most important steps the nation’s space should take is the development of a space shuttle, shown here in artist’s conception above, says Dr. Wernher Von Braun in article written for the Associated Press. The shuttle, in drawing by Space Division of North-American Rockwell, is shown launching an unmanned space probe. (AP Wirephoto) (hmb50400ho) 1969
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