NASA Photo ID: S69-32243 File Name: 10075214.jpg
Film Type: 35mm Date Taken: 04/22/69
Title: Apollo 11 crewmembers participates in simulation of moon's surface
Description:
Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit,
participates in a simulation of deploying and using lunar tools on the
surface of the moon during a training exercise in bldg 9 on April 22, 1969.
Armstrong is the commander of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. In the
background is a Lunar Module mockup (32240); Astronaut Edwin Aldrin,
Apollo 11 lunar module pilot, simulates deplying the Passive Seismic
Experiment Package during trainin exercise in bldg 9 (32241); Armstrong is
standing beside Lunar Module mock-up, holding sample bags during training
exercise (32242); Aldrin and Armstrong during lunar surface training
exercise. Aldrin (on left) uses a scoop to pick up a sample. Armstrong
holds bag to receive sample. In the background is a Lunar Module mock-up.
Both men are wearing the EMU (32244).
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