The Artist and the Astronauts

As the first lunar explorers prepared to launch, artist Paul Calle was in the room, quietly sketching away.

  • By Michael Klesius
  • AirSpaceMag.com, July 17, 2009
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Courtesy Paul Calle


Calle--GreatMoment

Armstrong's first step on the moon is depicted in Calle's painting, "The Great Moment."


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