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Scientific Passenger Pod #18

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78433

12 February 1964

In Hangar H at the Cape is Scientific Passenger Pod #18 without its instrument cover in place.

This pod holds all the scientific instruments for a Re-entry test launch and will be attached to an Atlas E rocket at Launch Complex 11.

Atlas E 5E - ABRES WAC-3 - Re-entry Vehicle Test was launched from LC-11 on 25 February 1964. The test was successful as the Atlas E reached Apogee 900 miles (1,600 km). Afterwards the Pod was retrieved along with it flight data.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Scientific Passenger Pod #18

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78434

12 February 1964

A close up view inside Scientific Passenger Pod #18 without its instrument cover in place.

This pod holds all the scientific instruments for a Re-entry test launch and will be attached to an Atlas E rocket at Launch Complex 11.

Atlas E 5E - ABRES WAC-3 - Re-entry Vehicle Test - was launched from LC-11 on 25 February 1964. The test was successful as the Atlas E reached Apogee 900 miles (1,600 km). Afterwards the Pod was retrieved along with it flight data.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Scientific Passenger Pod #18

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78435

12 February 1964

The underside of Scientific Passenger Pod #18 located in Hangar H at the Cape. Note the two camera lens (large circles) and other sensors located on the bottom of the pod.

This pod holds all the scientific instruments for a Re-entry test launch and will be attached to an Atlas E rocket at Launch Complex 11.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Scientific Passenger Pod #18

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78436

12 February 1964

Another close up view inside Scientific Passenger Pod #18 without its instrument cover in place.

This pod holds all the scientific instruments for a Re-entry test launch and will be attached to an Atlas E rocket at Launch Complex 11.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Passenger Pod Mating At LC-11

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78425

12 February 1964

Here we are at Launch Complex 11 as a NASA truck is delivering the Scientific Passenger Pod #18 to the waiting Atlas E booster that is poised inside the gantry.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Passenger Pod Mating At LC-11

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78427

12 February 1964

Cape staff are seen hoisting Passenger Pod #18 from the NASA delivery vehicle to be attached to the Atlas E booster in the service gantry at Launch Complex 11.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Passenger Pod Mating At LC-11

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78698

12 February 1964

Cape staff are seen hoisting Passenger Pod #18 from the NASA delivery vehicle to be attached to the Atlas E booster in the service gantry at Launch Complex 11.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Passenger Pod Mating At LC-11

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78428

12 February 1964

Cape staff are seen hoisting Passenger Pod #18 from the NASA delivery vehicle to be attached to the Atlas E booster in the service gantry at Launch Complex 11.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Passenger Pod Mating At LC-11

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78699

12 February 1964

Cape staff are seen hoisting Passenger Pod #18 up the service gantry to be attached to the Atlas E booster at Launch Complex 11.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Passenger Pod Mating At LC-11

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78700

12 February 1964

Cape staff are seen hoisting Passenger Pod #18 up the service gantry to be attached to the Atlas E booster at Launch Complex 11.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Passenger Pod Mated At LC-11

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78701

12 February 1964

Cape staff have just attached Passenger Pod #18 to the Atlas E booster at Launch Complex 11. This is a great overall view of Pad-11 with the Atlas E 5E and its Passenger Pod inside the service gantry.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Passenger Pod Mated At LC-11

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78702

12 February 1964

The very last task is to unhook the hoist cable that was use to lift the Passenger Pod up the service gantry for mating with the Atlas E 5E booster.

Looks like the two Cape workers are shaking hands after a job well done.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Passenger Pod Mated At LC-11

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No. PL64-78694

12 February 1964

KSC staff have just attached Passenger Pod #18 to the Atlas E booster at Launch Complex 11. This is a great overall view of Pad-11 with the Atlas E 5E and its Passenger Pod inside the service gantry.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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Atlas E 5E Guidance System Checks

10 x 8 B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

24 February 1964

A Technician is high above the Cape near the top of the service gantry making a few final adjustments to the Atlas E 5E Boosters guidance system.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photo is in near mint condition.

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