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Astronauts Schirra and Eisele seen in first live television transmission
Astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr. (on right) and Donn F. Eisele (on left) are seen in this first live television transmission from space. Schirra is holding a sign which reads "Keep those cards and letters coming in, folks!". Schirra is the Apollo 7 commander; and Eisele is the Apollo 7 command module pilot. This transmission was made at the end of their third day in space.
Catalog Date: 14 October 1968
Film Type: 4x5 BW
NASA image: S68-50713