NASA - Rocket Nerds II: NASA Technicians Working on S-3 Spacecraft, 1961

Rocket Nerds II: NASA Technicians Working on S-3 Spacecraft, 1961

"Rocket Nerds II" continues the series with this compelling press photograph from August 13, 1961, featuring NASA technicians working on the final assembly of the S-3 spacecraft. The image captures Donald Bowers adjusting the antenna while Lewis Paul works on the solar cell damage experiment. It provides a rare glimpse into the hands-on work behind early space missions, highlighting the expertise and precision involved in the process.

Key Features:

- Original NASA press release photograph from August 13, 1961.
- Depicts the final assembly of the S-3 spacecraft by NASA technicians Donald Bowers and Lewis Paul.
- Detailed reverse side with official NASA press release information.
- A second complementary image IS included, enriching the historical context of this important mission.

As part of a carefully curated collection of historical space exploration memorabilia, this photograph represents an invaluable moment in the early days of NASA's mission work. Sourced from a retired NASA engineer, this series is ideal for collectors passionate about space history.