Historic photograph by Dale A. Gardner capturing the Westar VI satellite in 1984
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NASA. LARGE FORMAT. Impressive photograph of astronaut Dale A. Gardner, equipped with the manned maneuvering unit (MMU), approaches the Westar VI satellite rotating over Bahama Banks. Gardner uses a large tool called the Apogee Engine Capture Device (ACD) to penetrate the nozzle of the spent Westar engine and stabilize the satellite, capturing it for return to Earth. 1984.
Vintage chromogenic print. Numbering on front. Legend on back label. 50.8 x 50.8 cm.
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