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   Photo ID:

   AS07-08-1917   


   Program:

   Apollo   


   Mission:

   Apollo VII


   Date Taken:

   1968-10-19


   Film Type:

   70mm

Title:
New Orleans area as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
Description:
The greater New Orleans area, including portions of Louisiana and Mississippi, as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft during its 120th revolution of the earth. Photographed from an altitude of 95 nautical miles, at ground elapsed time of 190 hours and 45 minutes. The largest body of water in the picture is Lake Pontchartrain. The Mississippi River is clearly visible as it meanders past New Orleans. Note highway network, and 25-mile causeway across lake.
Subject Terms:
APOLLO 7 FLIGHT APOLLO PROJECT EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE) LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI ONBOARD ACTIVITIES PHOTOGRAPHY
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