Original vintage NASA photograph taken by Lunar Orbiter III, showing the Oceanus Procellarum region of the Moon. The larger crater in the background is Galilei Crater (10 miles wide), with a note that USSR’s Luna 9 soft-landed in this area.

• NASA ID: L-67-2631 / TMC C5879-1

• Format: Vintage 8.5" x 11" black & white photo

• Issued with “Compliments of The Marquardt Corporation, Rocket Systems Division”

• Condition: Excellent with light handling, strong contrast

Notes
Lunar Orbiter III was launched in February 1967 to survey potential Apollo landing sites. This image connects directly to the U.S.–Soviet space race, referencing Luna 9’s landing site. Scarcer than standard NASA press issue prints, these Marquardt contractor photos are highly collectible.

Keywords
NASA, Lunar Orbiter III, Oceanus Procellarum, Galilei Crater, Luna 9, Apollo program, Marquardt Corporation, Rocket Systems Division, Cold War, space race memorabilia