Gordon Cooper Collection of (36) Vintage Original NASA

Fascinating collection of 36 vintage original NASA photographs focusing on Mercury astronaut Gordon Cooper and the events before and after the successful flight of his Faith 7 spacecraft, each glossy finished, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each bearing NASA caption text and stamps on reverse. This collection impressively documents several stages of the Mercury-Atlas 9 mission, depicting Cooper as he undergoes medical tests, training, and is recovered by the USS Kearsarge on May 16, 1963. The lot also features a variety of behind-the-scenes images from mission control. In overall very good to fine condition, with a NASA caption sheet taped to the reverse of one photo.
Format: Photos