Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab Photography
Entry ID:
MANNED
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Summary
GEMINI (3/65-11/66)
These photographs were acquired during the Gemini manned space flights
as part of the Synoptic Terrain Photography (S-005) and Synoptic Weather
Photography (S-006) experiments. Hand-held cameras were used to obtain
photographs of geologic, meteorologic, and oceanographic targets. The
Gemini collection ... also consists of many historical photographs, including
the first walk in space by an American astronaut, the first docking of
two vehicles in space, and the first photograph of the solar eclipse from
space. Sporadic global coverage patterns are attributed to
predetermined scientific experiment data collection criteria.
APOLLO (10/68-12/72)
The photography includes film obtained from all of the Apollo flights.
Photographs from Apollo flights 6, 7, and 9 are the result of hand-held and
multispectral SO-65 camera experiments. The Multispectral Terrain
Photography experiment on Apollo 9 provided the first orbital photographs
of the Earth's surface in three spectral bands and was a precursor to the
Landsat and Skylab programs. The collection also includes Lunar Mapping
Camera photographs (Flights 15-17), full photographic views of the Earth and
Moon, and historical photographs such as the first landing of men on the
Moon. Sporadic global coverage patterns are attributed to predetermined
scientific experiment data collection criteria.
APOLLO-SOYUZ (7/15/75-7/24/75)
Apollo-Soyuz was the first international manned space flight. It was
designed to test the compatibility of rendezvous and docking systems for
American and Soviet spacecraft and to provide an option for international
space rescue as well as for future joint manned flights. As part of the
Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the Earth Observation and Photography
Experiment (MA-136) was conducted with the objective of collecting data
for geology, oceanography, hydrology, meteorology, and environmental
science research.
SKYLAB (5/73-2/74)
The Skylab photographs were obtained with Earth terrain, multispectral,
and hand-held cameras. The data cover a number of pre-selected test sites.
Although worldwide coverage was possible, weather conditions and astronaut
schedules did not permit continuous operation of the equipment.
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Geographic Coverage
Spatial coordinates
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S: -90.0 |
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E: 180.0 |
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W: -180.0 |
Data Set Citation
Dataset Creator:
U.S. Geological Survey
Dataset Title:
Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab
Photography
Dataset Release Date:
1974
Dataset Release Place:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota,
USA
Dataset Publisher:
U.S. Geological Survey
Data Presentation Form:
Photograph
Online Resource:
http://edc.usgs.gov/glis/hyper/guide/manned
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Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1965-03-23
Stop Date:
1974-02-08
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Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
Instrument
Access Constraints
None
Use Constraints
None
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
Originating Center
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
Film [EROS]
Distribution Size:
2.2-inch and 4.5-inch
products
Distribution Format:
B&W positive and negative
film
Fees:
$10
Distribution Media:
Film [EROS]
Distribution Size:
2.2-inch and 4.5-inch
products
Distribution Format:
Color positive film
Fees:
$24
Distribution Media:
Internegative [UNMEX/EDAC]
Distribution Size:
4x5-inch product
Distribution Format:
Color and B&W
internegatives
Fees:
$17.55
Distribution Media:
Print [JSC]
Distribution Size:
8x10-inch product
Distribution Format:
Color paper
Fees:
Call for price quote
Distribution Media:
Print [UNMEX/EDAC]
Distribution Size:
8-inch product
Distribution Format:
Cibachrome paper
Fees:
$40.50
Distribution Media:
Print [UNMEX/EDAC]
Distribution Size:
4-inch and 8-inch products (includes 4x5
internegative)
Distribution Format:
B&W paper
Fees:
4-inch, $25.65; 8-inch, $32.40
Distribution Media:
Print [UNMEX/EDAC]
Distribution Size:
4-inch and 8-inch products (includes 4x5
internegative)
Distribution Format:
Color paper
Fees:
4-inch, $28.35; 8-inch, $34.43
Distribution Media:
Slide [JSC]
Distribution Size:
35 mm
Distribution Format:
35-mm slide
Fees:
Call for price quote
Distribution Media:
Slide [UNMEX/EDAC]
Distribution Size:
35 mm
Distribution Format:
35-mm slide
Fees:
$4.75 plus set-up fee of $11.50/size of original film
used
Distribution Media:
Transparency [JSC]
Distribution Size:
4x5-inch product
Distribution Format:
Color transparency
Fees:
Call for price quote
Distribution Media:
Transparency [UNMEX/EDAC]
Distribution Size:
4-inch and 8-inch products
Distribution Format:
Color transparency
Fees:
4-inch, $34.43; 8-inch, $45.90
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Personnel
EROS DATA CENTER
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
605-594-6151
Phone:
800-252-4547
Fax:
605-594-6589
Email:
custserv at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
Customer Services
U.S. Geological Survey
EROS Data Center
47914 252nd Street
City:
Sioux Falls
Province or State:
SD
Postal Code:
57198-0001
Country:
USA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
605-594-6594
Fax:
605-594-6589
Email:
custserv at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
Information Systems Management
U.S. Geological Survey
EROS Data Center
47914 252nd Street
City:
Sioux Falls
Province or State:
SD
Postal Code:
57198-0001
Country:
USA
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Publications/References
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1974, Skylab Earth
resources data catalog: Houston, Texas, National Aeronautics and
Space Administration, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, 359 p.
Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date:
2005-12-13
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