Apollo 10 Collection

King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium watch Apollo 10 lift off... Florida, USA, 1969. Creator: NASA
King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium watch Apollo 10 lift off, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 1969. KSC Deputy Director for Administration, Albert Siepert, seated at left on third row

Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. A Navy helicopter arrivies to recover the Apollo 10 astronauts, seen entering a life raft

The Apollo 10 Command Module (Capsule), 26 May 1969. The capsule being winched aboard the prime recovery vessel USS Princeton at the end of its mission in May 1969

View of Earth from Apollo 10 orbiting the Moon, 1969. Europe, Asia and parts of Africa are visible with some cloud cover in this photograph taken from a distance of approximately 100, 000 miles

Apollo 10 launch
The Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle is launched from Pad B, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center at 12:49 p.m. May 18, 1969

The Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules in lunar orbit
May 22, 1969 - The Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed from the Lunar Module (LM) after CSM/LM separation in lunar orbit

Terraced Wall Crater on the Lunar Limb
This oblique view featuring International Astronomical Union (IAU) Crater 302 on the Moon surface was photographed by the Apollo 10 astronauts in May of 1969

Long Shadows on the Lunar Surface
This oblique view of the Moons surface was photographed by the Apollo 10 astronauts in May of 1969. Center point coordinates are located at 16 degrees, 2 minutes east longitude and 0 degrees

A high forward oblique view of Rima Ariadaeus on the Moon, as photographed by the Apollo 10 astronauts in May of 1969

High-angle view of the Apollo 10 space vehicle on its launch pad
May 13, 1969 - Aerial, high-angle view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

An oblique view of the Moons surface
This oblique view of the Moons surface was photographed by the Apollo 10 astronauts in May of 1969

Nighttime view of the Apollo 10 space vehicle on its launch pad
May 4, 1969 - Nighttime, ground-level view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle on Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

Apollo 10 space vehicle on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
May 4, 1969 - Ground-level view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle on Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

International Astronomical Union Crater 302 on the lunar surface
This oblique view featuring International Astronomical Union (IAU) Crater 302 on the Moon surface was photographed by the Apollo 10 astronauts in May of 1969

Apollo 10 command module. The Apollo 10 mission launched on 18th May 1969 and entered lunar orbit on 22nd May. The mission was the fourth manned mission in the Apollo programme

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"Remembering Apollo 10: A Historic Journey to the Moon" In 1969, amidst great anticipation and excitement, King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium witnessed a momentous event as they watched Apollo 10 lift off from Florida, USA. The world held its breath as this mission embarked on a daring adventure towards the moon. The Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery stands as a testament to the bravery and precision of NASA's astronauts. This iconic image captures the awe-inspiring moment when the command module was safely retrieved after its successful return from space. On May 26th, 1969, history was made with the unforgettable sight of Earth seen from Apollo 10 orbiting around the moon. This breathtaking view showcased our planet's beauty and fragility in a way that had never been experienced before. As we reflect on this remarkable journey, we cannot forget the pivotal role played by the Apollo 10 Command Module. It faithfully carried these brave explorers through lunar orbit, paving the way for future missions that would ultimately lead to mankind setting foot on another celestial body. Decades later, at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's Heroes and Legends exhibit, former NASA astronaut Jon McBride paid tribute by placing a wreath in honor of those who risked their lives for scientific progress. Joined by Delaware North COO Therrin Protze and other esteemed individuals within the industry, they spoke passionately about preserving our rich space exploration heritage. During this poignant ceremony at Heroes and Legends exhibit, Mike McCulley also shared his thoughts on this historic milestone achieved by humanity. These distinguished astronauts reminded us all of John Young's invaluable contributions to space exploration during his time with NASA. Even retired astronaut Lt. Gen. Thomas Stafford testified before Congress about his experiences aboard Apollo 10 during a hearing focused on further advancing our understanding of outer space. Apollo 10 will forever be etched in history as an extraordinary feat of human ingenuity and courage.