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Illustration, "When Collins Walks In Space" (NY16), Michael Collins, July 20, 1966 (Ms1989-029)

Dublin Core

Title

Illustration, "When Collins Walks In Space" (NY16), Michael Collins, July 20, 1966 (Ms1989-029)

Description

Gemini 10 Astronaut-pilot Michael Collins got the "go ahead" today to walk in space on a 50 foot lifeline and use a gas-powered hand gun to propel himself over to Agena 8. AP Artist John Carlton shows how Collins might accomplish his feat.

Date

1966-07-20

Type

Drawings

Identifier

Ms1989-029_B07_F1e_Illustration_1966_0720

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Michael Collins Papers, Ms1989-029, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.