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Solar Craftsman Builds Apollo Components

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Worker at the Solar Division of International Harvester works on components for the Saturn rocket. Original caption reads: "A Solar craftsman puts some finishing touches on a section of ducting for the huge Saturn rocket which has propelled U.S. astronauts to the moon. Solar-built components and systems are in every stage of NASA's Saturn/Apollo program."

Date Created:
1967
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1967

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998
Call Number MCC MSS 6Z, file 11600

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0149D8
Legacy ID
WHi 95223

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Antenna Reflector Array from the Saturn/Apollo Mission

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