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Hand-drawn map labeled "III-171 (S-27)," depicting a section of the Moon's surface, circa 1960s. Lunar craters and possible landing sites are noted.

Memorandum to V. C. Clarke, Jr. and T. H. Thornton, Jr. from W. J. O'Neil, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, April 18, 1966. Forwards information related to preliminary trajectory characteristics for Surveyor Mission B. Ten (10) pages.

Packet of documents related to landing site surveys for the Lunar Orbiter II and III missions, circa 1960s. Packet contains photographs, overlays, and tables.

Program Study Authorization document (PSA 63-64) authorizing the Lunar Orbiter program, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, September 3, 1963. Outlines various components of the project, including scope, background, ground rules,…

Photograph of the surface of Earth's moon taken from the Lunar Orbiter III satellite, February 22, 1967. Visible landmarks in the photo include the lunar craters Kepler (near center) and Kepler A (near right edge). Typed caption on verso: "National…

Photograph of the surface of Earth's moon taken from the Lunar Orbiter III satellite, February 22, 1967. Visible landmarks in the photo include the lunar craters Kepler (near center) and Kepler A (near right edge). Stamped on verso: "2A 245057."

Composite photograph of the Moon's surface, taken on one of the Lunar Orbiter missions, circa 1960s. Stamped on verso: "2B 16516."

Composite photograph of the Moon's surface, taken on one of the Lunar Orbiter missions, circa 1960s. Stamped on verso: "2B 16519."

Composite photograph of the Moon's surface, taken on one of the Lunar Orbiter missions, circa 1960s. Stamped on verso: "P41973."

Composite photograph of the Moon's surface, taken on one of the Lunar Orbiter missions, circa 1960s. Stamped on verso: "2A 254567."