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An original 10x8" vintage TYPE 1 photo from a large collection of original, official NASA mission photographs from the estate of NASA's Clark C. McClelland (1936-2021).
McClelland worked as an ScO ("Ground Astronaut") on hundreds of manned and unmanned U.S. space missions during his 34 years (1958-1992) with NASA at Cape Canaveral in Florida and was a member of the Mercury, Gemini, Skylab, and Apollo teams.
This photo was acquired by McClelland at the time of the mission and stored carefully ever since. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.
Photo Overview
Astronaut John W. Young is pictured enjoying a breakfast of steak on the morning of the Gemini 3 launch, attended by colleagues. The scene captures a moment of calm and preparation just hours before a significant space endeavor. This photograph is associated with Cape Kennedy, Florida and dates back to March 23, 1965.
John W. Young was an accomplished astronaut, notable for flying two Gemini and two Apollo missions. Notably, he was the ninth person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 16 mission. Gemini 3, which he was part of, was the first manned mission of the Gemini program, marking an essential phase in America's journey in space exploration.
Condition: Good to excellent vintage condition. Please see photos for scans of the surface. Photo may have natural curling from age.
