Lot 389
MA-5, 1961, Chimp "Enos" Publicity Photo, This 8x10" black and white photo depicts Enos prior to his departure. MA-5 was designed as a close approximation of the upcoming MR-6 manned orbital mission. Enos (Hebrew for "man") was successfully orbited for 2 orbits around the earth and proved that the Mercury spacecraft was qualified to carry a human into orbit. Photos from this flight are rarely available. This one was hanging on the consignor's den wall. Other included framed items from the consignor's den walls are a 1966 Mission Control photo (No. S-66-24572, faded, faults) with Gene Kranz and the consignor identified by added labels and a 1969 color photo (faded, faults) of the consignor shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth during the dedication of the new ITV studio in London. The consignor worked there after leaving NASA and did color commentary of Apollo X-XVII for them. An attractive and historic trio of classic pictures.
Estimated Value $150 - 250,
Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection,
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