RR Auction: Space Exploration

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RR Auction's annual spring Space sale features an extraordinary assortment of nearly 700 lots, including a slice of the important NWA 5000 lunar meteorite, dozens of significant Apollo and Space Shuttle hardware pieces, a multitude of flown items and astronaut autographs, and the collection of lunar photography pioneer Bruce Elle. A section honoring the 40th anniversary of Apollo 13 includes flown checklist pages, a rare flown lunar Bible, and hardware associated with the memorable near-disastrous mission. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts, and is known as a space market leader.
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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Apollo Guidance and Navigation System Eyepiece Stowage Case with Alarm Code Placard8101 - Apollo Guidance and Navigation System Eyepiece Stowage Case with Alarm Code Placard
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Apollo Guidance and Navigation System eyepiece stowage case, measuring approximately 23? x 8? x 12?, with an MIT Instrumentation Lab/AC Electronics ta
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Apollo LCG Suit Adaptor8102 - Apollo LCG Suit Adaptor
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Beige metal adaptor for the Apollo liquid cooling and ventilation garment, 2.75 x 2.5, made by Air-Lock and engraved with part numbers: "Assy. ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Apollo Lunar Module AC Power Inverter8103 - Apollo Lunar Module AC Power Inverter
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Rare flight version of an Apollo Lunar Module AC Power Inverter in its handling frame, measuring an overall 11? x 29.5? x 12? and weighing 41 lbs, wit
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Apollo Lunar Module Group of (2) 'Barber Pole' Talkback Indicators8104 - Apollo Lunar Module Group of (2) 'Barber Pole' Talkback Indicators
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Group of two talkback indicators—commonly called 'barber poles' due to their diagonal black-and-white stripes—for the Apollo Lunar Module, e...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Apollo Lunar Module Control Panel8105 - Apollo Lunar Module Control Panel
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Apollo Lunar Module Control Panel #8 with most electrical umbilical cables to rear intact, measuring 31.25? x 8? x 11.5?, marked on the re...
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 50,000.00
 
 
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Apollo Lunar Module Landing Strut Sideframe Assembly8106 - Apollo Lunar Module Landing Strut Sideframe Assembly
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Highly desirable component of the Apollo Lunar Module's landing leg deployment truss sideframe assembly, measuring approximately 34? x 9? x 4.5?...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Apollo Lunar Surface Drill Titanium Lunar Core Stem, Carbide Auger Bore Tool, and Sample Container8107 - Apollo Lunar Surface Drill Titanium Lunar Core Stem, Carbide Auger Bore Tool, and Sample Container
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Titanium core stem tube designed for use with the Apollo Lunar Surface Drill (ALSD) to take long samples of lunar soil, plus one carbide core stem dri
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Apollo Pressure Suit Elbow Convolute8108 - Apollo Pressure Suit Elbow Convolute
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A rubber elbow convolute assembly from an Apollo program pressure suit. The opening of the elbow measures approximately 6? x 2?, with ribbed green rub
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Apollo Primary Life Support System Hose and Fittings8109 - Apollo Primary Life Support System Hose and Fittings
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Hose and fitting assembly used to connect the Primary Life Support System to the Apollo A7L space suit, measuring 37? in length and terminating...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Apollo Program Clean Room Garment and Cap8110 - Apollo Program Clean Room Garment and Cap
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Light blue Apollo Program clean room jumpsuit with embroidered "Apollo 17 Crew" patch on the chest, sealed in its bag with affixed "F...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Apollo Program Switch Panel8111 - Apollo Program Switch Panel
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Unflown Apollo-era six-switch metal panel cover, 6.25 x 1.75 x 3, with single toggle switch stamp-dated January 21, 1966, and marked with part numbers
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Apollo Program Torx Bit Tool8112 - Apollo Program Torx Bit Tool
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Unflown Apollo-era Torx driver bit tool, measuring 3.5? in length, marked on either side with part number: "V16–601481-11," with a fa...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Apollo-era Reaction Control System Disconnect Coupling8113 - Apollo-era Reaction Control System Disconnect Coupling
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Apollo-era Reaction Control System disconnect coupling, measuring 4.75? x 1.5?, with removal directions impressed on cap and part numbers to body date
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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AS-201 Flown Aft Heat Shield Pen Holder8114 - AS-201 Flown Aft Heat Shield Pen Holder
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Rare acrylic display containing a piece of aft heat shield from the AS-201 (CSM-009) spacecraft, which launched from Cape Kennedy LC-34 on February 26
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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AS-202 Flown Heat Shield Fragment8115 - AS-202 Flown Heat Shield Fragment
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Rare and sizable piece of heat shield from the AS-202 (Apollo CSM-011) spacecraft, which launched from Cape Kennedy LC-34 on August 25, 1966, and spla
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Joe Kerwin's A7LB IV Glove Assembly8116 - Joe Kerwin's A7LB IV Glove Assembly
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Joe Kerwin’s A7LB IV Intravehicular Glove designed by ILC Dover, with a wrist opening diameter of 3.5? and standing approximately 9? in height, constr
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Lunar Module Upper Docking Tunnel Hatch8117 - Lunar Module Upper Docking Tunnel Hatch
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Rare Lunar Module Upper Docking Tunnel Hatch manufactured by Grumman as a developmental or test article circa 1967–1968, measuring 31.5? x 43.5? x 8?,
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Estimate : 75,000.00 - 85,000.00
 
 
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Lunar Module Translation Control Assembly8118 - Lunar Module Translation Control Assembly
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Rare Lunar Module Translation Control Assembly, measuring 7.75? x 8? x 5? overall, with upper portion missing original Grumman Aircraft Eng. Corp labe
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Orlan Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment8119 - Orlan Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment
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Rare liquid cooling and ventilation garment designed to be worn underneath an Orlan EVA spacesuit, which consists of a series of plastic tubes that ar
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Apollo Pressure Suit Connector8120 - Apollo Pressure Suit Connector
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Red connector with locking tab as used on the A7L and A7LB lunar mission pressure suits (lower left gas connector), 2.75 x 1.75, made by Airlock and e
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Apollo A7L Space Suit Oxygen Vent Pad Assembly8121 - Apollo A7L Space Suit Oxygen Vent Pad Assembly
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Apollo A7L space suit oxygen vent pad assembly, measuring 5.25? x 1.25? x 1?, engraved on the edge with part numbers, "PN-A7LB-109011-01, PN-28...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Apollo A7LB Space Suit Pressure Relief Valve8122 - Apollo A7LB Space Suit Pressure Relief Valve
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Apollo A7LB space suit pressure relief valve, measuring 2? in diameter and 1.25? tall, engraved on the edge with part numbers, "ASSY 9334-04, S...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Apollo Command Module Suit Umbilical Hoses Cover8123 - Apollo Command Module Suit Umbilical Hoses Cover
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Extremely long Beta-cloth umbilical hose cover for the Apollo Command/Service Module, measuring approximately 122? in length, with front label marked,
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Apollo LM/CM Hatch Assist Compressed Nitrogen Bottle8124 - Apollo LM/CM Hatch Assist Compressed Nitrogen Bottle
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Apollo Lunar Module/Command Module compressed nitrogen bottle used to help lift the spacecraft hatches, measuring 9? long and 1? in diameter, marked o
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Apollo Lunar Module Coldplate8125 - Apollo Lunar Module Coldplate
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Apollo Lunar Module coldplate assembly, measuring 22.5? x 3? x 1.5?, stenciled on the front with part numbers: "Cold Plate Assy, DSGN Cont...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Apollo Oxygen Hose Elbow Connector8126 - Apollo Oxygen Hose Elbow Connector
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Red metal elbow connector produced by Air-Lock for the Apollo space suit, 3.25 x 2.75 x 1.25, marked “Not For Chamber or Flight Use” and engraved with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Apollo Oxygen Hose Elbow Connector8127 - Apollo Oxygen Hose Elbow Connector
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Blue metal elbow connector produced by Air-Lock for the Apollo spacesuit, 3.25 x 2.75 x 1.25, engraved with part numbers, “PN-4263B, SN-141.” Elbow co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Apollo Pressure Suit Connector Blanking Plate8128 - Apollo Pressure Suit Connector Blanking Plate
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Blue blanking plate, 2.75 x 1.5, designed for an Apollo pressure suit connector. In fine condition, with expected wear from use.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Apollo Program Toggle Switch8129 - Apollo Program Toggle Switch
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Unflown Apollo-era single toggle switch panel, measuring 1.25 x 1.25 x 3.25, made by Honeywell's Micro Switch Division in Freeport, Illinois. Th...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lunar Receiving Lab Wire Cable8130 - Lunar Receiving Lab Wire Cable
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Large wound length of wire from the Lunar Receiving Laboratory, approximately measuring 5.25? in diameter, sealed within its original plastic d...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lunar Receiving Laboratory Lot (20) Sample Containers8131 - Lunar Receiving Laboratory Lot (20) Sample Containers
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Group of 20 white plastic Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) moon rock secondary sample containers, each measuring about 1.25? in diameter and 2.75? tall, seal
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Apollo Pressure Suit Connector8132 - Apollo Pressure Suit Connector
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Blue connector for Apollo pressure suits, 2.75 x 1.75, engraved with part numbers: “Assy. 9090, SN–172,” with the underside marked: “PN–1879B, SN-148.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Water Fittings Group Lot8133 - Water Fittings Group Lot
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Group lot of three water fittings, including two Zeroaire MK III parts made by the Seaton–Wilson Mfg. Co., 1.25 x 3 and 1.5 x 3, with part numbers: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Apollo 5 Flown Fuel Tank Fragment8134 - Apollo 5 Flown Fuel Tank Fragment
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Flown piece of metal from the fuel tank of the Apollo Lunar Module-1 spacecraft, which was launched as part of the Apollo 5 mission from Cape Kennedy
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Apollo Astronaut Signed Lunar Chart8135 - Apollo Astronaut Signed Lunar Chart
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Highly appealing first edition color NASA lunar chart, 38 x 25.75, featuring 1:10,000,000 scale Mercator and Stereographic projections of the surface
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Apollo 5 Patch8136 - Apollo 5 Patch
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Scarce official embroidered patch for the Apollo 5 mission, the first unmanned test flight of the Apollo Lunar Module, measuring 4.25? in diame...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Apollo Astronauts Signed Command Module Model8137 - Apollo Astronauts Signed Command Module Model
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Sought-after 1:32 solid mahogany scale model of an Apollo Command Module by the Toys and Models Corporation, measuring 12.75? in length and suspended
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Grumman Lunar Module Patch8138 - Grumman Lunar Module Patch
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Rare official embroidered Grumman Lunar Module patch, with red scroll to lower portion reading, "Vehicle 1 Team," measuring 3.75? x 3...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Astronaut-signed Book8139 - Astronaut-signed Book
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Signed book: Apollo Expeditions to the Moon. First edition. Washington, D.C.: NASA, 1975. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12, 313 pages. Signed on the opening ...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Astronauts with Jetpacks Print8140 - Astronauts with Jetpacks Print
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Striking color 26.25 x 17.5 print of Paul Hudson's 1985 work entitled 'Astronauts with Jetpacks,' showing two astronauts soaring over a ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Grumman Lunar Module Blueprints8141 - Grumman Lunar Module Blueprints
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Original pair of Grumman Aircraft Engineering blueprints, 17 x 11.5, detailing various packages of the Apollo Lunar Module, identified as sheets 11 an
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Apollo Collection of Items8142 - Apollo Collection of Items
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Group of material related to the Apollo missions, including: four Apollo program Manned Flight Awareness posters, ranging in size from 8 x 10.5 to 17
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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NASA Engineer Work Journal8143 - NASA Engineer Work Journal
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Fascinating work journal belonging to NASA engineer Jack H. Cohen of the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas, 8 x 10.5, containing approximatel
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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NASA/Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Transgraphic Brochure8144 - NASA/Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Transgraphic Brochure
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Original NASA/Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Transgraphic brochure printed in the mid-1960s in Germany. This brochure measures 8 x 10 and features eight
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Apollo 7 Flown Flag Signed by Wally Schirra8145 - Apollo 7 Flown Flag Signed by Wally Schirra
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Desirable and exceptionally rare flown Christian flag carried into low Earth orbit during the Apollo 7 mission, 12.25 x 8, signed and flight-certified
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Apollo 8 Signed Moon Map8146 - Apollo 8 Signed Moon Map
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Huge vintage official Rand McNally map of the moon at an approximate scale of 1:2,300,000, 42 x 42, signed in blue ballpoint, "Many Thanks, Bil...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Frank Borman and Bill Anders Signed Print8147 - Frank Borman and Bill Anders Signed Print
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Iconic color 22 x 17 print of the Apollo 8 'Earthrise,' signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Linda, with many thanks for your fi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Jim McDivitt's Apollo 9 Flown LM Schematic8148 - Jim McDivitt's Apollo 9 Flown LM Schematic
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Jim McDivitt’s flown overview schematic for the Lunar Module cryosystem, 27.25 x 10.5 (two taped pages), carried into geocentric orbit for 10 days dur
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Jim McDivitt's Flown Apollo 9 Clip8149 - Jim McDivitt's Flown Apollo 9 Clip
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Unique aluminum paper clamp, 2.25 x 2, flown and used on the lunar module in Earth orbit during the Apollo 9 mission. The clip was used to hold open c
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Rusty Schweickart's Apollo 9 Flown Stowage Strap8150 - Rusty Schweickart's Apollo 9 Flown Stowage Strap
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Rusty Schweickart's flown interim stowage strap, 10.5? in length, carried into geocentric orbit aboard the Lunar Module Spider during the Apollo...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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