Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person.

1961 Press Photo Technician works on Ranger II Rocket Antenna in Laboratory

This is an original press photo. Technician at the California Institute of Technology's Jet Propulsion Laboratory makes adjustment to Ranger II's high gain directional antenna. The craft will be launched into orbit later this week from Cape Canaveral, Fla., aboard an Atlas Agena rocket. After the 675 pound craft is well out in space, the antenna, which is four feet in diameter, will be aimed at the earth to permit transmission of data. The first Ranger satellite failed to orbit completely. NASA is using the Ranger satellite to test for eventual landing of equipment on the moon.Photo measures 8 x 10 inches. Photo is dated 10-17-1961.

PHOTO FRONT


PHOTO BACK

Historic Images Part Number: nosp00835