NASA. The historic Apollo 11 mission. Man’s first footprint - Lot 37

NASA. The historic Apollo 11 mission. Man’s first footprint on the Moon. July 20, 1969. A true symbol of the space race, this photograph captures the very first human footprint left on the lunar surface during the historic Apollo 11 mission. With remarkable simplicity, the composition highlights the exceptional fineness of the lunar dust, which has preserved the trace of Buzz Aldrin’s footsteps with striking precision. This image, which has become one of the most famous of the 20th century, single-handedly embodies the scientific and human feat of the first step on another world. A vintage silver gelatin print, featuring the NASA logo and a typewritten caption on the reverse, measuring 25.5 × 20.6 cm with margins, it is a historical document of rare authenticity and a major piece for any collector of space photography.