RR Auction: Space & Aviation Auction

Neat display of the Apollo-Soyuz and all three Skylab mission insignias, on paper, with each insignia contained in a 1.5? diameter Lucite ball. Each l

NASA CSM Malfunction Procedures manual, Revision A, 8.5 x 11, prepared by the Flight Planning Branch, Crew Procedures Division, and dated September 1,

Huge printed manual entitled “Skylab Preliminary Flight Mission Rules,” Parts1-3, dated June 21, 1972, 8 x 10.5, bound by a single staple in the left

Color 10 x 8 NASA ‘floating heads’ photo, signed in black felt tip by all nine astronauts: Charles Conrad, Joe Kerwin, Paul Weitz, Alan Bean, Owen Gar

Three Skylab II menus, one for each crew member, one for Day One and two for Day Two, each with a Skylab II mission insignia affixed to the top, each

Two Skylab I menus, each 8.5 x 11, and each having a Skylab I mission insignia affixed at the top: an SML Menu Day 3 signed in black felt tip by Paul

Two original canisters of 16mm film from Skylab 3. Both canisters measure 12.5? in diameter. One is a silent color film labeled “Skylab-3 day-230. Off

Three flown relics from Skylab III: a small circular piece of a bungee cord; a swatch of soap; and a stamp made from the ink of Jack Lousma’s pen whic

Skylab 4 Recovery cover with a cachet honoring the naval recovery force, and bearing a USS New Orleans February 8, 1974 cancellation, signed in black

Skylab 4 Naval Recovery cover with a cachet honoring the Naval recovery force, signed on the front in black felt tip by Jerry Carr, Bill Pogue, and Ed

Flown NASA ‘meatball’ insignia patch, taken from one of Weitz’s tan in-flight jackets worn on board Skylab in 1973. Beta cloth patch measures 3.75 x 3

Flight-ready duct fan intended for mounting in the Skylab Orbital Workshop space station ventilation control subsystem. Cylindrical fan assembly measu

Orbiter second generation, early prototype hard window cover. Cover measures approximately 32.5 x 30. Constructed inside the Orbiter Processing Facili

Available to US bidders only. Unusual light emerald-color fit-check tile, 6 x 6 x 3, used to fit-check the shape and size of the thermal protection ti

Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Aft Thermal Skirt. Heavy duty skirt measures 62 x 29, and consists of a quilt-like material, with 10 vertical pockets and

Flown System Tunnel, four sections, each measuring approximately 18.5? long with various serial numbers. Each tunnel portion retains original paint wi

Super neat Space Shuttle High Pressure Insulation Cartridge for separation bolts. Six-sided two-tiered honeycomb construction cartridge measures appro

Solid Rocket Booster Forward Skirt Door Gasket. Curved metal framed forward skirt door gasket measures 36.5 x 39. Gasket has been changed out and deco

Available to US bidders only. Flown internal wing structure assembly insulator from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, serial number 25167-005, measures 16

Three flown pieces of Space Shuttle hardware, flown inside the payload bay: a two-piece Connector Bracket, 12.75 x 10.5, #IK00159-453, complete with T

Early Space Shuttle mission patch. Triangular patch measures 4.25? high with a gold border. In fine condition.

Collection of three relics from the Shuttle program: a clipped segment of Jack Lousma’s personal orbit checklist flown on Columbia’s STS-3 mission; a

Space Shuttle SpaceLab Flight Unit 2 Damping Plate, flight hardware piece. Plate measures approximately 8.5 x 8.25 and is sealed in plastic with its D

Available to US bidders only. Light weight silver finish insulation pad, measuring approximately 11.5 x 8 x 2 with four snaps, and restraint buttons o

Available to US bidders only. Shuttle curved fit check tile, 7.5 x 6 x 2.75, marked “S/N #C68128,” with other notations on the same side. Before crews

Space Shuttle Cord Assembly, measuring 22" overall. A communications cord for the Launch and Entry Suit (LES) Helmet, with leads at helmet end ...

Available to US bidders only. Very rare Challenger-flown LRSI (Low-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation) tile, 5.5 x 8, #V070-195002-376-008731, an

Rare 1985 Space Shuttle Challenger Pepsi can. On one side is the Pepsi and Pepsi-Cola logos. The back reads "Young Astronaut Program United Sta...

Available to US bidders only. A 1.75 x 1.5 x 1 scrap of orbiter thermal protection tile. Tile is accompanied by a printed caption which reads, “This p

Scarce unopened 1/25 scale paper model of the Gamma Ray Observatory, 19 x 25, produced by TRW Space and Technology Group in 1991. Model is sealed in i

Spiral-bound manual entitled “An Orientation–Training Course on the Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor (RSRM),” 11.25 x 8.5, 203 pages. This internal manua

Two flown printed fabric flags, one Soviet Union and one United States, both measuring 5.5 x 4, carried on board the shuttle Atlantis mission STS-30 i

Detergent wipes, bagged for flight, with an overall size of 5.5 x 10, with a label reading “Detergent Wipe,” with a 2003 expiration date, a serial num

Flown Flexible Insulation Blanket, 10 x 6.25, made of low-density fibrous silica batting material, taken from the exterior of an unknown Orbiter by a

Flown-used Discovery #2 main engine gimbal bolt flown on the space shuttle Discovery mission STS-95 during John Glenn’s return to space in 1998. Bolt

Three different parts from the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME). A 1.5? diameter cover with two numbers impressed on the top as well as “Symetrics”; a

Available to US bidders only. A nice collection of six flown Orbiter TCS (Thermal Control System) blankets, various sizes, and configurations ranging

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Aft Skirt Connector Plate. Plate, S/N 2000153, measures 24.25? long. This piece would wind circularly all the way a

Large “Remove Before Flight” protective cover, 20.5 x 33.5, stenciled in red paint “Remove Before Flight.” Panel also bears a Rockwell International S

Available to US bidders only. Shuttle TCS payload bay blanket. Blanket, most likely flown, #V070-366505-016, measures 11 x 3.5, and is labeled “Scrap”

Available to US bidders only. A flown section of shuttle wing insulation from one of the orbiters. Section and measures approximately 18 x 10 x 5 and

Shuttle Thermal Barrier Assembly, two separate pieces. One piece measures 44.5? long, with other piece measuring 11? long with “Trim to this edge” wri

Flown space shuttle solid rocket booster SRM field joint splice plate (Systems Tunnel 90°), flown on space shuttle Discovery mission STS-82, la...

Large eight-ounce bottle of No-Rinse hair conditioner. This conditioner was done by NASA contract and made to be used on board the space shuttle and t

Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster system tunnel. Front portion of the splice plate system tunnel measures 4.5 x 5.5, is labeled in an unknown hand “Class 3

A packet of five bolts flown on Spacelab-2, carried on Challenger mission STS-51F. Packet is sealed in plastic, with a KSC 4-8A form filled out by a t

Huge flown Mission Control patch, 11.5? in diameter, carried on board the Atlantis on STS-27 from December 2–6, 1988. Accompanied by a 1988 letter fro

Flight-ready Wide Band Signal Conditioner, 6 x 6.25 x 11. Conditioner has two manufacturer’s labels, one from Aydin Vector, “Wide Band Signal Conditio

Two color 10 x 8 NASA crew photos: one of STS-95, signed in black felt tip by John Glenn, Curt Brown, Steve Lindsey, Stephen Robinson, Scott Parazynsk

Flown aluminum slag sample, carried on board shuttle mission STS-65. Small sample is a piece of unburned aluminum propellant from the shuttle’s solid

Flown thermal protection system tile segment from Space Shuttle Discovery, approximately .75 x .5, removed after the STS-51D mission. Encased in a cyl

Flown printed fabric Shuttle-Mir Program flag, 5.5 x 3.5, flown aboard Discovery on mission STS-91 in June of 1998. Flag is affixed to a color 10.75 x

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the final Space Shuttle crew posing in their flight suits against a patriotic background, signed in black felt tip

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the crew of Shuttle flight 51-C, signed in black felt tip, “El Onizuka,” and bearing autopen signatures of crew members Ken

Two photos: color 10 x 8 cardstock photo of Space Team Canada, signed in black felt tip by Roberta Bondar, Ken Money, Bob Thirsk, Steve MacLean, Marc

Seven color NASA photos, six 10 x 8 and one 8 x 10, of the various crews of Space Shuttle Discovery, five inscribed, and each signed in black felt tip

NASA astronaut candidate (1953–1986) who was killed as a passenger in an airplane accident a year after being accepted for astronaut training. Color 8

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Ride with a space shuttle model, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a ding to the upper left corner

Slayton’s personal copy of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Approach & Landing Test SCA Flight Team Operations Plan, version 2.1.1, 8 x 10.5, 29 pages,...

Flown printed fabric American flag, 5.75 x 4, flown aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during its inaugural flight on April 12–14, 1981. Flag is affixe

A section of duct work flown aboard the space shuttle Columbia on STS-5. Section measures approximately 29? long, with several bends to it, with one e

Flown white support panel, flown on board the space shuttle Columbia during STS-5, launched on November 11, 1982. Panel measures 55.5 x 9, and retains

Two commemorative covers: one with a cachet honoring the shuttle, signed in ink and felt tip by Christa McAuliffe, Ron McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judy R

ANS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 3 x 5, no date. Note requesting materials for an understanding taxes class. In full: “For Full: Christa McAul

Challenger mission specialist who perished on board after lift-off in 1986. Very rare signed commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the space shut

Commemorative cover with a cachet of the STS-41B mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by McNair and fellow crew members Vance Brand, Robert Gibs

Commemorative cover with a cachet of the STS-51C mission emblem, signed in black felt tip by Ellison Onizuka, Ken Mattingly, Loren Shriver, Gary Payto

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Resnik being the first woman to participate in a T-38 shuttle simulation flight, signed at the top in blue

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring a Russian space mission, signed in ink and felt tip by nine astronauts, including Mike Smith, Bob Springer,

First Shuttle Flight Achievement Award presented to K. J. Johnson. Award consists of a 1.75? diameter medallion featuring the STS-1 crew emblem on the

Astronaut (1956–2003) on Space Shuttle Columbia’s tragic STS-107 mission. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Kent wit

Israel’s first astronaut (1954–2003) who was the payload specialist on STS-107, Space Shuttle Columbia’s fatal mission. He was posthumously awarded th

Payload specialist (1961–2003) on Space Shuttle Columbia’s tragic STS-107 mission. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To

Astronaut (1961–2003) on Space Shuttle Columbia’s tragic STS-107 mission. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in gold ink “To Monica, Best w

Astronaut (1959–2003) on Space Shuttle Columbia’s tragic STS-107 mission. Color 8 x 10 photo of Anderson posing with a model of the space shuttle, sig

Commander (1957–2003) of the tragic STS-107 mission on Space Shuttle Columbia. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in gold ink “To Kent—With

Pilot (1961–2003) on Space Shuttle Columbia’s tragic STS-107 mission. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Mr. Van Busk

Flown limited edition Hubble Space Telescope polymide film, #12/17, retrieved during a 1999 shuttle mission. Film measures 2.75 x 1.25 and is encased

Flown limited edition Hubble Space Telescope polymide film, #59/75, retrieved during a 1999 shuttle mission. Film measures .75 x 1 and is encased in a

Photo album, 13 x 14.75, presented to Andriyan Nikolayev after the October 1970 Soviet cosmonaut goodwill tour of United States, during which he and V

Three GI Joe action figures: two ‘Classic Edition ‘ Buzz Aldrin figures, featuring Aldrin dressed in his white spacesuit, and one ‘Classic Edition’ Me

Full sheet of 50 eight-cent A Decade of Achievement: United States in Space postage stamps, signed in black ink and felt tip by 22 astronauts from the

Collection of nine astronaut pins: a 1.75? diameter pin honoring John Glenn; four identical 3.5? pins honoring Gordon Cooper’s mission; two identical

Fifteen different glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 NASA photos of Calle’s Star City sketches, each signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition.

Huge and visually powerful limited edition giclee on canvas of Calle’s work entitled ‘Power To Go,’ 43 x 36, #7/50. Work captures the immense size and

Three spiral bound payload user’s guides from Conestoga, Pegasus, and Taurus. In fine condition.

Fine Sun Sensor Head Protective Cover, 4.5 x 2.5, labeled “Protective Cover…For a Fine Sun Sensor Head Remove Before Flight.” Cover comes from a Kenne

Two flown covers with stamped NASA Flight Research Center cachets: one signed in black felt tip, “Fitz Fulton Pilot,” and “Vic Horton, Flight Test Eng

An uncommon and unusual 1/8 scale model of NASA’s Manned Exploration vehicle. Four-piece model measures 39? tall with two revolving pieces. Model is h

Two original glossy 8 x 10 NASA press photos of images of the moon taken by the Lunar Orbiter 2, including the spectacular oblique view of the Coperni

Twelve original glossy NASA press photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, of images of Mars taken by Mariner 4. Most retain the original caption affixed to the rev

Twenty five original glossy NASA press photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, of images of Mars taken by Mariner 6. Most retain the original printed or affixed ca

Eighteen original glossy NASA press photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, of images of Mars taken by Mariner 7. All have a printed caption to the reverse. Accomp

Twenty four photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, of images of Mars taken by Mariner 9. Includes the set of 12 semi-glossy cardstock press photos with captions t

Official Mariner Mars 1969 Project Team folder distributed to employees of the project, 8.5 x 11.25, containing 13 press photos, three color, related

Two satin-finish 10 x 8 photos of each artist holding up his stamp design, each signing on his respective photo in black felt tip, “Robert T. McCall”

Original blue ballpoint sketch of a futuristic scene entitled ‘Cities of Tomorrow’ on a First Day Cover, signed, “Robert T. McCall.” In fine condition

Original blue ballpoint sketch of the Viking spacecraft collecting a sample, entitled ‘Viking on Mars: Searching for Life’ on a First Day Cover, signe

Large group lot consisting of: unique collection of 23 space-themed items including promotional brochures, souvenir publications, and parking or viewi

An unusual pair of lunar stereoviews, 6.75 x 3.5, each showing twin images of the moon, one published by Joseph L. Bates of Boston, with the other hav