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Colonel Frank Borman, NASA Astronaut and Commander Apollo 8
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Colonel Frank Borman, NASA Astronaut and Commander Apollo 8
Colonel Frank Borman, NASA Astronaut and Commander Apollo 8, the first manned spacecraft to leave low Earth orbit, reach the Moon, orbit it, and return (December 1968), visits the Ministry of Technology at Millbank, London, Monday 3rd February 1969.
Our Picture Shows... Colonel Frank Borman meets Tony Benn, Minister of Technology, and presented him with a scale model of the moon bug, in which it is planned tom and astronauts on the moon.
Frank Frederick Borman II
Bela Zola
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
35mm Negative
Z1120
Media ID 21853386
© Mirrorpix
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we witness a historic meeting between two influential figures in the realm of space exploration. Colonel Frank Borman, an esteemed NASA Astronaut and Commander of Apollo 8, graces the Ministry of Technology at Millbank, London on Monday 3rd February 1969. The image captures a momentous occasion as Colonel Borman engages with Tony Benn, the Minister of Technology during that time. With great honor and enthusiasm, Colonel Borman presents Mr. Benn with a meticulously crafted scale model of the moon bug - a vehicle designed for traversing the lunar surface. This encounter symbolizes not only international cooperation but also showcases mankind's relentless pursuit to conquer new frontiers beyond Earth's boundaries. As part of Apollo 8, which made history by being the first manned spacecraft to venture beyond low Earth orbit and successfully orbit the Moon before returning home in December 1968, Colonel Borman embodies bravery and determination. Both men embody their respective fields' dedication to progress and innovation; one as an astronaut pushing humanity's limits in space exploration while the other as a political figure spearheading technological advancements on Earth. Bela Zola skillfully captures this significant moment through his lens, immortalizing it for generations to come. This photograph serves as a reminder that our collective efforts can lead us towards unimaginable achievements when science meets politics in pursuit of discovery and understanding our place within the cosmos.
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