NASA Photo ID: S72-37001           File Name: 10075879.jpg
Film Type: 4x5                     Date Taken: 04/25/72
Title: Astronaut Thomas Mattingly performs EVA during Apollo 16 transearth coast
Description:
Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, command module pilot of the Apollo  16
lunar landing mission, performs extravehicular activity (EVA) during the
Apollo 16 transearth coast. mattingly is assisted by Astronaut Charles M. 
Duke Jr., lunar module pilot. Mattingly inspected the SIM bay of the
Service  Module, and retrieved film from the Mapping and Panoramic cameras.
Mattingly  is wearing the helmet of Astronaut John W. Young, commander. The
helmet's  lunar extravehicular visor assembly helped protect Mattingly's
eyes frmo the  bright sun. This view is a frame from motion picture film
exposed by a 16mm  Maurer camera.             

Subject terms:
APOLLO 16 FLIGHT                        
APOLLO PROJECT                          
ASTRONAUTS                              
EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY                 
INSPECTION                              
SERVICE MODULES                         

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