An original 8x10" vintage TYPE 1 photo from a large collection of original, official NASA mission photographs from the estate of NASA's Clark C. McClelland (1936-2021).

McClelland worked as an ScO ("Ground Astronaut") on hundreds of manned and unmanned U.S. space missions during his 34 years (1958-1992) with NASA at Cape Canaveral in Florida and was a member of the Mercury, Gemini, Skylab, and Apollo teams. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.

Photo Overview

Astronaut Frank Borman is depicted in a close-up portrait while wearing the new lightweight space suit designed for the Gemini 7 mission. The image captures him in a moment of preparation prior to the joint systems tests that took place before the mission's scheduled launch in December 1965. This photo highlights the technological advancements and meticulous preparations involved in space exploration during this era.

Frank Borman, a prominent figure in space exploration, served as the command pilot for Gemini 7 alongside pilot James Lovell, Jr. Borman later commanded the Apollo 8 mission, the first to orbit the moon, making significant contributions to human spaceflight. The Gemini 7 mission itself was a pivotal event, focusing on long-duration spaceflight, lasting nearly 14 days, which tested human endurance and spacecraft capabilities.

Text Present

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

For Release: December 1, 1965
NASA Photo No. 65-H-1823

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla.--Astronaut Frank Borman receives the finishing touches from suit technician Alan Rochford prior to joint systems tests recently conducted in preparation for the Gemini 7 mission to be launched no earlier than Saturday, December 4. Borman is wearing the new light-weight space suit that will make its debut during Gemini 7, scheduled to last up to fourteen days. Primary flight crew for Gemini 7 consists of Frank Borman, command pilot, and James Lovell, Jr., pilot.

PHOTO CREDIT--NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Condition: Good to excellent vintage condition. Please see photos for scans of the surface. Photo may have natural curling from age.