Iconic, Historic NASA Photobombs

lightthiscandle: Mercury astronauts pose with comedian Bill...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:32:57 -0400

Mercury astronauts pose with comedian Bill Dana, 1963. I think that Wally was annoyed that he wasn’t asked to be in the picture, so he decided to photobomb everyone.

asonlynasacan: lightthiscandle: NASA Photo Scavenger Hunt,...

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:28:48 -0500

asonlynasacan:

lightthiscandle:

NASA Photo Scavenger Hunt, Item #4: Post a photo of the tallest person you can find.

(Yeah, so I’ve been slacking on my photo scavenger hunt.)

NASA rules state that you can be no taller than 6’4 to become an astronaut - which is perfect for Jim Wetherbee, who is exactly that height. Here he is at the Astronaut Hall of Fame induction in 2009, with Charlie Duke, Pinky Nelson, and Bill Shepherd.

Look at poor Ed Gibson behind him. And a very sneaky Al Worden photobomb. Priceless.

lightthiscandle: Of course.

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:21:57 -0500

lightthiscandle:

Of course.

lightthiscandle: bunnybundy: lightthiscandle: bunnybundy: Oh...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:21:25 -0500

lightthiscandle:

bunnybundy:

lightthiscandle:

bunnybundy:

Oh man, I think this is my favorite picture of Gus ever. The look on his face, I can’t even look directly at it for more than a second without breaking up laughing.

Agreed. He looks so sheepish. “Yes, Ralph. I am steering a boat.”

“I know your secret, Ralph, and I’m gonna tell Betty here unless you’re in the water on skis by the time I count to ten.”

“You laugh at my short white shorts now, Ralph. Wait until I buzz the dock at 80 miles per hour. “

lightthiscandle: “We’ll build the tree fort here…” My space...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:21:17 -0500

lightthiscandle:

“We’ll build the tree fort here…”

My space uncle and dad…Le sigh.

asonlynasacan: ALAN SHEPARD, WATCH OUT, THERE IS A GUY BEHIND...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:06:24 -0500

asonlynasacan:

ALAN SHEPARD, WATCH OUT, THERE IS A GUY BEHIND YOU. THIS IS SOME REAL LAW AND ORDER SHIT.

Wait…it’s Ed White, never mind.

Retro Space Images photo, 1965.

Ed White photobombs Alan Shepard, 1965.

lightthiscandle: This was going to be Gordo’s cover photo on...

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:17:28 -0500

lightthiscandle:

This was going to be Gordo’s cover photo on Facebook, until he was photobombed by Stripey.

Dave Scott and his assistant are photobombed by some...

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:32:35 -0500

Dave Scott and his assistant are photobombed by some stalker.

Photo by Jonathan Ward - thank you! :)

lightthiscandle: Deep down, the hornrimmed man was saddened...

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:32:28 -0400

lightthiscandle:

Deep down, the hornrimmed man was saddened that Chewbacca never got a medal.

Me, photobombing the Vehicle Assembly Building, Aug. 2, 2012.

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:18:53 -0400

Me, photobombing the Vehicle Assembly Building, Aug. 2, 2012.

asonlynasacan: From Retro Space Images. The New Nine gain a...

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:14:51 -0400

asonlynasacan:

From Retro Space Images. The New Nine gain a buddy.

Also, ED WHITE, WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO WITH YOUR FACE? Even Frank and John are laughing.

Ralph Morse photobombs the New Nine.

fuckyeahfemaleastronauts: Mae Jemison in spacelab-J, while...

Thu, 31 May 2012 21:16:27 -0400

fuckyeahfemaleastronauts:

Mae Jemison in spacelab-J, while being photo bombed by Mark lee.

Fred Haise’s reunion with his mother is photobombed by the...

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:51:26 -0400

Fred Haise’s reunion with his mother is photobombed by the mayor of Biloxi.

lightthiscandle: “I just want to go home, Auntie Em! Away from...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:23:13 -0400

lightthiscandle:

“I just want to go home, Auntie Em! Away from the moon and back to Kansas, where I can…Dave? Dave, what the hell are you doing there?”

Disembodied Dave Scott Head photobombs John Young and Charlie Duke with his handsomeness, 1972.

lightthiscandle: gameoficeandfire: Wally : Hey there...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:41:10 -0400

lightthiscandle:

gameoficeandfire:

Wally : Hey there laydeez!

TP : ……

PHOTOBOMB

asonlynasacan: gameoficeandfire: Boy Scout meeting with class...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:11:04 -0400

asonlynasacan:

gameoficeandfire:

Boy Scout meeting with class 2 & 3 and Gordo.

MATCHING JACKETS

Everybody photobombs everybody, 1960s.

jump-suit: lightthiscandle: “Gus, if you photobomb me...

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:43:12 -0400

jump-suit:

lightthiscandle:

“Gus, if you photobomb me throughout my medal ceremony, I swear I will punch you.”

It’s totally worth it, Gus.

Gus Grissom totally photobombs Alan Shepard to hilarious effect.

John and Scott’s emotional reunion is photobombed by Wally...

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:53:21 -0500

John and Scott’s emotional reunion is photobombed by Wally and a man in a tricorner hat.

Doug Hurley and Chris Ferguson photobomb Bob Crippen and John...

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:33:11 -0500

Doug Hurley and Chris Ferguson photobomb Bob Crippen and John Young at the American Museum of Natural History, August 17, 2011.

A studious Skylab II crew is photobombed by a sinister Al...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:21:41 -0500

A studious Skylab II crew is photobombed by a sinister Al Shepard.