RR Auction: Space Exploration featuring Apollo 11

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RR Auction’s much-anticipated autumn Space Exploration & Aviation sale brings nearly 700 lots to auction that span our universe—from meteorites to spacecraft hardware to Apollo autographs, there is something for every space collector. Special highlights include an extraordinary, museum-quality ‘Moon Puzzle’ lunar meteorite, a preflight letter from Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin pondering their “message from the lunar surface,” many flown items directly from the astronauts themselves, and a lunar rock box scoop used by Aldrin and Armstrong during EVA training. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in October 2018.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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STS-107 Unflown Gold Robbins Medal4629 - STS-107 Unflown Gold Robbins Medal
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Very rare unflown 10K gold STS-107 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5? x 2?, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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STS-107 Unflown Robbins Medal4630 - STS-107 Unflown Robbins Medal
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Unflown sterling silver STS-107 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5? x 2?, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse fea
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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STS-2 Flown Flag4631 - STS-2 Flown Flag
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Flown fabric American flag, 5.75 x 4, flown aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during its second flight on November 12–14, 1981. Flag is attached to it
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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STS-3 Flown Cue Card4632 - STS-3 Flown Cue Card
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Flown cue card holder carried on Space Shuttle Columbia for STS-3 from March 22–30, 1982, 7.5 x 10.5, featuring the mission insignia in the center wit
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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STS-30 Flown Flag4633 - STS-30 Flown Flag
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Fabric American flag, 5.75 x 4.25, flown aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis during the STS-30 mission. The flag is attached to its original 15.5 x 11.5
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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STS-3 Unflown Robbins Medal4634 - STS-3 Unflown Robbins Medal
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Unflown sterling silver STS-3 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5? in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reve
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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STS-4 Earth Orbital Chart4635 - STS-4 Earth Orbital Chart
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Color first edition of the STS-4 Earth orbital chart, measuring 52 x 11.75, marked in the lower right corner, "Space Shuttle Mission Chart STS-...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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STS-41-B Robbins Medal4636 - STS-41-B Robbins Medal
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Unflown sterling silver STS-1 Robbins medal, approximately 1.75? x 1.25?, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse i
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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STS-43 Unflown Robbins Medal4637 - STS-43 Unflown Robbins Medal
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Unflown sterling silver STS-43 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5? x 1.75?, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse i
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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STS-7 Unflown Robbins Medal4638 - STS-7 Unflown Robbins Medal
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Unflown sterling silver STS-7 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5? in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The revers
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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STS-79 Unflown Robbins Medal4639 - STS-79 Unflown Robbins Medal
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Unflown sterling silver STS-79 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5? in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The rever
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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STS-95 Unflown Robbins Medal4640 - STS-95 Unflown Robbins Medal
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Unflown sterling silver STS-95 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5? in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The rever
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle 1000 Series EVA Glove4641 - Space Shuttle 1000 Series EVA Glove
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Early 1000 series Space Shuttle glove TMG (Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment), with an ILC-Dover tag on the interior, reading: "Item: TMG, Glove A...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Cable Attenuator Strut4642 - Space Shuttle Cable Attenuator Strut
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Space Shuttle Cable Attenuator Strut, measuring 18.25? long and 1? in diameter, marked on the side, "Cable Attenuator Type V, Rockwell Internat...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Centaur Control Distribution Unit4643 - Space Shuttle Centaur Control Distribution Unit
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Space Shuttle Centaur Control Distribution Unit, measuring 8.75? x 7? x 9.25?, with a Convair Division of General Dynamics tag on one side, reading:...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Columbia Thermal Protection Tile4644 - Space Shuttle Columbia Thermal Protection Tile
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Unflown thermal protection tile from the first space shuttle orbiter, the Space Shuttle Columbia (OV–102), 6 x 6 x 1.25, with yellow identification nu
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Cryogenic Hose4645 - Space Shuttle Cryogenic Hose
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Space Shuttle Cryogenic Hose, featuring a braided hose mounted along a stiff bracket, measuring 9.5? long, with the plastic wrap at the end retaining
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Cryogenic Relief Valve4646 - Space Shuttle Cryogenic Relief Valve
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Space Shuttle Cryogenic Relief Valve, measuring 17.5? x 8? x 6.5?, mounted on a 12? x 8? board, marked: "V070-454374-001, 03953-090484." T...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Electrical Interface Panel4647 - Space Shuttle Electrical Interface Panel
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Space Shuttle Electrical Interface Panel, measuring 10? x 7.75?, marked with part numbers on the reverse, "V070-703924-002 ASSY, 03953-A33949.&...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Flight Deck Ladder Adapter Assembly4648 - Space Shuttle Flight Deck Ladder Adapter Assembly
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Engineering prototype of a Space Shuttle Flight Deck Ladder Adapter Assembly, measuring 5.25? x 4.75? x 5.5?, with a tag on one side, reading: "...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle External Tank Nose Cone Assembly4649 - Space Shuttle External Tank Nose Cone Assembly
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Space Shuttle External Tank (ET) Nose Cone Assembly complete with aerospike. The assembly represented the leading edge of the Space Shuttle/ET/Solid R
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Ground Test Interface Panel4650 - Space Shuttle Ground Test Interface Panel
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Space Shuttle Ground Test Interface Panel, measuring 19? x 8.75? x 20?, marked "Test Control" on the face, featuring 34 backlit buttons, i...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Leak Tester4651 - Space Shuttle Leak Tester
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Portable leak test assembly used for testing the integrity of pressurized propellant lines on the Space Shuttle, measuring 13? x 14? x 21?, with a Roc
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Main Display Panel Side Air Vent Diffuser4652 - Space Shuttle Main Display Panel Side Air Vent Diffuser
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Light gray Space Shuttle Main Display Panel Side Air Vent Diffuser, measuring 4.75? x 3.5? x 1?, marked on the reverse with part numbers: "5 Hi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Netting Assembly4653 - Space Shuttle Netting Assembly
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Two pieces of brown Space Shuttle netting: one piece with dark gray snap-lined edges, measuring 49? x 9.5?, marked "V070-660549-019," with...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Nose Gear Extension Mechanism4654 - Space Shuttle Nose Gear Extension Mechanism
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Space Shuttle Nose Gear Extension Mechanism with Pyrotechnic Thruster, measuring 4.25? x 12? x 3.5?, marked on the rear: "Thruster, Pyrotechnic...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Radiation Detector High-Fidelity Mock-Up4655 - Space Shuttle Radiation Detector High-Fidelity Mock-Up
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Space Shuttle Radiation Detector High-Fidelity Mock-Up, measuring 10.25? x 2.75? x 5?, with one side marked: "BDX, T44430, SN-001." The mo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Reaction Control System Helium Tank4656 - Space Shuttle Reaction Control System Helium Tank
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Space Shuttle Reaction Control System (RCS) Helium Tank, measuring 19? in diameter, with a Brunswick Corporation tag on the side, reading: "Ves...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Reaction Control System Test Set Panel4657 - Space Shuttle Reaction Control System Test Set Panel
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Space Shuttle Reaction Control System (RCS) Test Set Panel, measuring 25? x 15? x 10?, marked on the front, "C505-6 RCS Test Set." The rev...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Storage Locker Prototype4658 - Space Shuttle Storage Locker Prototype
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Space Shuttle Storage Locker Prototype, measuring 9.75? x 8.75? x 5?, marked inside with part numbers: "R070-660391-001, 3 03953-B28617." ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Thermal Insulation Pieces4659 - Space Shuttle Thermal Insulation Pieces
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Two pieces of Space Shuttle thermal insulation, each measuring 6.5? x 1.5?, both sealed in plastic and marked "V070-390242-021." Sealed wi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Transport Protective Cover4660 - Space Shuttle Transport Protective Cover
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Large red octagonal Space Shuttle transport protective cover, measuring 11.75? x 11.75? x 2.5?, with a metal Fairchild/Stratos tag applied to one side
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Valve Panel4661 - Space Shuttle Valve Panel
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Light gray Space Shuttle valve panel, measuring 4.5? x 6?, with seven valve holes, labeled: "Oxygen," "H2O Supply," "LCG Su...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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STS-107 Frangible Nut Plaque4662 - STS-107 Frangible Nut Plaque
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Half of a large hold-down stud frangible nut, measuring 2.75 x 5.75 x 4, applied to a wooden 11.75 x 9 plaque attributing it to the STS-107 launch on
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Wide Field Camera and Lens Hood4663 - Space Shuttle Wide Field Camera and Lens Hood
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Impressive dual-lens Space Shuttle Wide Field Camera (WFC) with lens hood, the main white canister camera body measuring 16? in diameter and 25? tall,
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle/Spacehab Equipment4664 - Space Shuttle/Spacehab Equipment
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Large group of equipment associated with the Space Shuttle and Spacehab, including: Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) Parachute Suspension Line
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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STS-67 Medical Kit4665 - STS-67 Medical Kit
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Interesting STS-67 medical kit, measuring 14 x 8 x 8, marked on the white handle as "P/N SED42103566-302, S/N 101, MEDOP ASSY." In a plast...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Bruce McCandless Signed Photograph4666 - Bruce McCandless Signed Photograph
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Official glossy 10 x 8 black-numbered NASA photo of Bob Crippen holding a mechanical device as Bruce McCandless, seen wearing his suit, and EVA resear
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bruce McCandless Signed Photograph4667 - Bruce McCandless Signed Photograph
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Beautiful color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of McCandless floating high above the cloud-covered Earth, signed in black felt tip, "The first unte...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bruce McCandless Signed Photograph4668 - Bruce McCandless Signed Photograph
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Gorgeous color satin-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of McCandless performing his historic first untethered free flight, signed neatly in silver ink,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Judy Resnik Autograph Letter Signed4669 - Judy Resnik Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8, NASA letterhead, May 23, 1984. Letter to an admirer, in full: "Thank you for your letter. I have enclosed some signed p...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Judy Resnik Signed Photograph4670 - Judy Resnik Signed Photograph
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Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Judy Resnik posing in her blue flight suit, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an affixed JSA label. In
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sally Ride Signed Photograph4671 - Sally Ride Signed Photograph
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Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Ride posing in her blue flight suit in front of a Challenger model, signed in black felt tip, "Sally K...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sally Ride Signed Photograph4672 - Sally Ride Signed Photograph
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Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of mission specialist Ride wearing a polo shirt with STS-7 patch, signed in black felt tip, "Reach for th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Shuttle Performance: Lessons Learned Two-Volume Set4673 - Shuttle Performance: Lessons Learned Two-Volume Set
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Scarce official NASA publication: Shuttle Performance: Lessons Learned, Parts 1 and 2 (NASA CP-2283). Washington, DC: 1983. Softcover, 8.5 x 11, total
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Astronauts (26) Signed Photographs4674 - Space Shuttle Astronauts (26) Signed Photographs
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Collection of 26 color photos of various Space Shuttle astronauts, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, various finishes with several official NASA photos or lithograph
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Backup Flight System Requirements Document4675 - Space Shuttle Backup Flight System Requirements Document
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Space Shuttle "Backup Flight System, GN&C, Flight Control Program Requirements Document" issued by Rockwell International on October 5...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Orbiter Crash and Rescue Manual4676 - Space Shuttle Orbiter Crash and Rescue Manual
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Fascinating official "Space Shuttle Technical Manual: Orbiter Crash and Rescue Information" prepared by Rockwell International, 226 pages ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Space Shuttle Signed Photographs4677 - Space Shuttle Signed Photographs
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Group of five official color 10 x 8 NASA lithographs depicting Space Shuttle crews, each signed in black felt tip by the full mission crew. Includes:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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STS-121 and STS-126 Flown Cargo Bay ID Cards4678 - STS-121 and STS-126 Flown Cargo Bay ID Cards
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Group of four cargo bay identification cards flown on Space Shuttle missions, each measuring 5.25 x 4, including two carried on the Discovery for STS-
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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