RR Auction: Space Exploration and Aviation

Cargo bay identification card flown on the STS-135 mission, the final mission of the American Space Shuttle program. The green 5.25 x 4 card is marked

Color glossy 20 x 16 composite photo of the STS-41-B crew and various images from their nearly 8-day mission, featuring a flown embroidered mission pa

Original NASA 11 x 8.5 vehicle permit for the launch of the ill-fated STS-51-L mission at Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39B on January 28, 1986,

Flown fabric flag honoring the 25th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing carried on the Space Shuttle Columbia during the STS-65 mission, 5 x 3,

Vietnam-era flight suit personally-owned and -worn by veteran Space Shuttle astronaut Charles ‘Lacy’ Veach, who served for 14 years

Official color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered (S92-50603) NASA photo of Young wearing a flight suit featuring his numerous mission patches, with four spac

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Young posing with numerous rocket and spacecraft models, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To: ...

Motorola PRC-112 Survival Radio, like those issued by NASA as part of the rescue/survival gear given to astronauts. The radio measures 3.25˝ x

Group of five Space Shuttle-era "No Rinse Body Bath Pouch" assemblies, 9.5˝ x 4˝, with sealed nozzles to top, small Velcro swatc...

Blue zip-up sleeping bag assembly for the Space Shuttle program, approximately 58″ in length and 24″ in width, with head and arm hol

Bump Recorder Type 2503 made by Bruel & Kjaer, a Danish company well-known for sound and vibration measuring equipment, with a United Technologi...

CIMSA computer built for the Spacelab Command and Data Management System (CDMS), measuring 11.25˝ x 7.75˝ x 21˝, with a CIMSA

Seven flexible couplings designed to join air duct tubing on the Space Shuttle, all marked with part numbers, "ME276-0024-0013, 70628713202-13 ...

Two flown fragments from a Space Shuttle mission: Flown segment of Disposable In-Suit Drink Bag (DIDB) from STS-120 Mission Specialist Scott Parazyn

Grouping of five flown swatches of payload bay liner removed from each Space Shuttle Orbiter: Columbia OV-102, Challenger OV-099, Discovery OV-103, At

Limited edition acrylic display featuring small insulation fragments [attested to as flown by Florian Noller] from each Space Shuttle Orbiter: Columbi

Space Shuttle Space Suit Power Harness Assembly (Lower Arm), approximately 16˝ long, comprising a white cable with connectors at each end, lab

Two belt pads designed for use on the Space Shuttle treadmill: a pad with a tag reading: "Belt Pad Assy—Right, P/N SEG46120253-301, S/N 1...

Limited edition commemorative plaque containing a 1.75˝ vial of polystyrene spheres, a material manufactured in space aboard the Space Shuttle

Attractive pair of original paintings by renowned cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, accomplished in watercolor on individual 12 x 9.5 sheets of artist's ...

Aleksandr Poleshchuk's flown toy monkey that he used as a ‘gravity indicator’ during the Soyuz TMA-16 mission to the Mir Space Stati

Unflown ‘Penguin suit’ stowage bag for space flights made by the Soviet Union in the 1970s. The off-white synthetic fabric bag appro

Signed presentation book in Cyrillic: Veterans of the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Hardcover, 9.5 x 12. Signed on the title page in ink and ballpoint by 13 co

Soviet FDC with a cachet of a cosmonaut looking at Earth from outer space, signed in blue ballpoint by Yuri Gagarin. In fine condition.

Signed book in Cyrillic: Life Among the Stars. Moscow, 1981. Hardcover, 9.5 x 10, 160 pages. Signed on the half-title page in ballpoint by Anna Timofe

Attractive color glossy 24.25 x 5.5 panoramic photo print of Robert McCall’s gorgeous 1979 mural painting entitled ‘Opening the Spac

Group of six cosmonaut-signed documents from the estate of Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Nekritov, who served in Air Force Regiment #26266 during the 1

Group of three bronze Russian table medals from 1992 honoring 'Firsts in Space,' honoring Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, and Wernher von Brau...

Group lot of 10 press releases from the “Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,” dated between August 1960 and April 19

Soyuz-era Russian space food package containing 10 hard cubes of Borodinsky bread. The food package, which is contained within another sealed package,

Huge fragment of flown heat shield from the Russian Salyut 7-Cosmos 1686 (Kosmos 1686) spacecraft assembly, which went out of control and fell to Eart

Circa 1980s Soyuz spacecraft translational hand controller in its original gray pill-shaped metal housing with cover, measuring approximately 11

Small fluorescent light built for a Soviet spacecraft (probably associated with Soyuz), measuring 6.25˝ x 3˝ x 2.25˝, with han

Small fragment from the Luna 24 spacecraft, a robotic probe of the Soviet Union's Luna program that was the third mission to return lunar soil s...

Vintage Apollo lunar module contractor’s model, made of injection-molded plastic and measuring approximately 6.5" tall and 10" acros...

Uncommon model of the Grumman X-29A experimental aircraft by Precise Models, Inc., of Elyria, Ohio. The impressively designed aircraft model measures

Large, impressive, and well-made model of MIT's proposed C-3 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and gimbal assembly, mounted in a custom-made trans...

Finely made high-detail model of the Proton-M expendable Russian heavy-lift launch vehicle, made exclusively for Khrunichev State Research and Product

Custom-made 1:18 scale model of the Rocketdyne F-1 rocket engine as used on the Saturn V launch vehicle, measuring approximately 12˝ long and

Scarce metal-and-plastic statue commemorating the Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial Earth satellite. The statue measures 12.5˝ in hei...

Highly detailed large-scale handmade model of the Lunokhod-2 Moon Rover by NPO Lavochkin, scale 1:10, approximately measuring 10.5˝ x 14

Impressive model of the Soviet N1-L3 rocket, produced by Energia Corporation, constructed of metal and resin, measuring 43.75″ tall and 8.5

Attractive early wooden wind tunnel jet model, measuring 25˝ in length, with raised cockpit section and two 5˝ long tail fins. In very

Presentation model of the Soviet training centrifuge from the Star City complex. The revolving model measures approximately 6.5˝ in length and

Appealing metal statuette commemorating the launch of the Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite, which was launched from the Baik

Scarce glossy 8 x 10 photo of Charles Stark Draper, signed in blue felt tip, "Charles S. Draper." In fine condition, with slight brushing ...

Two vintage signed photos: a glossy 4 x 6 photo of Valentin Glushko in his military uniform, signed in the lower border in black ink; and a glossy 4.7

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Roy Grumman in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, "L. R. Grumman." In fine condition, with a crease to the u...

Metal Peenemunde V-2 worker access badge, no. 41357, measuring 1.5˝ x 2˝, with center featuring an Army-style Nazi eagle and the lette

Scarce graphite steering vane, 8.5˝ x 5.5˝ x 2˝, used on a German A-5 test rocket, the forerunner to the A-4 / V-2 rocket, wit

Two similar experimental rocket thruster nozzles likely designed for satellite attitude thrusters, measuring 4.75˝ long with diameter of 1

Impressive historic mockup of the nose cone/payload carrier for the Explorer 1 satellite fabricated and used by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the

Unusual experimental rocket thruster nozzle, measuring 14.75˝ long with a diameter of 1.25˝ at the top and 3.5˝ across the bel

Flown swatch of Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) carried on SpaceX's CRS-3 mission to the International Space Station in April–May 2014, prese...

Limited flown embroidered patch for SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2, which was launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.0 rocket on May 22, 2012, and carried to the

Attractive embroidered patch for the Falcon Heavy test flight that launched from Cape Kennedy LC-39A on February 6, 2018, measuring 5″ x 6[x=

Original embroidered patch for the Crew Dragon Pad Abort Test, a spacecraft test conducted by SpaceX on May 6, 2015, from the Space Launch Complex 40

Original embroidered patch for the SpaceX CRS-8 mission, a Commercial Resupply Service mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which was laun

Original embroidered patch for the Falcon 9 Flight 20, a space launch conducted by SpaceX on December 22, 2015, from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Ca

Original embroidered patch for the Falcon 9 Flight 26, a space launch conducted by SpaceX on June 25, 2016, from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape C

Original embroidered patch for the Iridium-1 mission, conducted by SpaceX and launched from the Vandenberg AFB Space Launch Complex (SLC) 4 on January

Original embroidered patch for the Jason-3, a satellite altimeter launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 rocket on January 17, 2016, from California

Original embroidered patch for the JCSat-14 satellite mission, conducted by SpaceX and launched on May 6, 2016, from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Ca

Original embroidered patch for the flight of SES-9, a geostationary communications satellite operated by SES S.A and contracted by SpaceX, that was la

Original embroidered patch for the flight of Thaicom 8, a Thai satellite of the THAICOM series, operated by Thaicom Public Limited Company, launched b

Color glossy 5 x 7 close-up photo of Yang Liwei opening the visor of his space suit helmet, signed in gold ink. In fine condition.

Gorgeous original painting of the lunar surface by space artist Don Davis entitled “The Lunar South Pole,” accomplished in acrylic o

Masterful original concept painting by acclaimed space artist Robert McCall for the 1979 Walt Disney science fiction film The Black Hole, accomplished

Limited edition color glossy 14.25 x 11 print of Cece Bibby's original painting of the Friendship 7, Aurora 7, and Sigma 7 mission emblems, numb...

Collection of over 110 original single-panel cartoons accomplished in pencil by McDonnell Douglas engineer Rich Holmen on individual 8 x 5 sheets, exp

Original hand-inked comic strip by Jeff Koterba of the Omaha World-Herald, 15 x 11, showing a father and son looking up at the moon and pondering the

Original unsigned sketch by Louis Charles Breguet of what appears to be four front and overhead views of airplanes or aircraft, accomplished in graphi

Flown fabric presentation created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum featuring an affixed dark red 2 x 2 swatch excised from

Colorful original poster for the Aerodrome de Vichy Air Meet, 43 x 30.5, held in July of 1909, which shows a woman sitting on a wall watching Wright-A

Neat ink signature, "C. A. Lindbergh,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.25 sheet, which is matted with a photo and "Welcome Lindy" pin ...

ALS signed “C. A. Lindbergh, Jr.,” one page, 7 x 10.5, Flying Cadets, Brooks Field letterhead, July 28, 1924. Handwritten letter to

TLS signed “C. A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 10, 1931. Letter to Dr. Isaiah Bowman, head of the Am

Appealing 9 x 10.25 print of the renowned aviator by Carl Bohnen distributed by the Chicago Daily News, signed in the lower margin in fountain pen, ...

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Seversky P-35 fighter plane, boldly signed in black ink, "Alex. P. de Seversky." In very good condition...

Tremendous archive from the career of First Lieutenant Henry H. Baker, a bombardier in the 15th Air Force, 461st Bomb Group, and 766th Bomb Squadron,

Partial TLS signed for both by Orville, "Wilbur & Orville Wright, O. W.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Wright Cycle Company letterhead, [Novem...

Vintage fountain pen signature, "Orville Wright, December 10th 1910, Berlin,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with sm...

Fantastic 1:24 scale model replica of Chuck Yeager’s ‘Glamorous Glen III’ North American P-51D Mustang single-seat fighter

Flown fabric presentation created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum featuring an affixed brown 2 x 2 swatch from the Albatr

Pilot Directional Indicator (PDI) from the instrument panel of a B-24 Liberator, measuring approximately 3˝ x 3˝ x 3˝ and stam

Load adjuster slide rule as used by B-24 load masters to maintain correct weight and balance of the airplane given its fuel and bomb loads, complete w

Flown fabric presentation created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum featuring an affixed dark brown 2 x 2 swatch of wing fa

Flown fabric presentation created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum featuring an affixed dark brown 1.25 x 2 swatch excised

Three items: a TLS by Douglas Aircraft designer Ed Heinemann, one page, July 20, 1986, in part: "I'm sorry I've been so late in sending...

Handsome display featuring three items signed by Charles 'Speed' Holman: a matte-finish 7 x 9 portrait of him in his airplane, signed and in...

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a giant helium balloon carrying Kittinger and his Project Excelsior gondola to the heavens for his record-breaking parach

Booklet, in French, entitled, "L'Aviation et les Aviateurs," 6.25 x 9.5, full of photos of various airplanes and their pilots, includi...

Original program, 9 x 12, 84 pages, for the National Charity Air pageant held on October 8-9, 1933, at Roosevelt Field, New York. Great program full o

Three items signed by Ogden: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of a Douglas World Cruiser landing at California's Crissy Field in 1924, signed in black felt...

Signed book: The Story of the Winged–S. Tenth printing. NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.75, 280 pages. S...

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the prototype Sikorsky S-51 commercial helicopter making its first flight, signed in fountain pen, "I Sikorsky, ...

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Thomas Sopwith,” one page, 5.5 x 8, Compton Manor letterhead, December 15, 1977. In part: "I wonder if

Vintage glossy 4 x 5.75 photo of Stadlman posing outdoors, signed and inscribed in black ink, "With best wishes to Sam S. Kloda, Anthony Stadlm...

Original 6.5 x 5 photo of Wilbur Wright smiling as his portrait is taken at Le Mans in 1908, stamped on the reverse by photographer M. Rol of Paris. B

Early German color 18.5 x 12.25 print entitled 'Ein Flug Wilbur Wright in der Abenddämmerung,' based on an original drawing by S. Macch...