RR Auction: Space and Aviation Auction

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As the Space market leader, RR Auction is excited to share our largest, most comprehensive Space & Aviation catalog in years. Included in this auction are training-used pieces from NASA engineer Dan Schaiewitz, items from respected expert Ken Havekotte, and impressive flown artifacts from Apollo 15 Commander Dave Scott, Apollo 12 LMP Alan Bean, and Apollo 10 Commander General Tom Stafford. Proceeds from the collection of General Stafford will go toward a museum legacy building fund.

We have many standout features, especially in the early rocketry section, including an incredibly significant archive from Wernher von Braun, featuring his sketches and diagrams for pivotal articles in early 1950s Collier’s Magazines and prescient discussions long before man began to explore space. We have devoted a special 50-page dedicated catalog for this historic 26-item collection.

Also offered is a robust selection of vintage models and several complete, lengthy Apollo mission-used checklists with copious astronaut notations. Building upon the success of our inaugural October 2017 offering, this April auction will include RR’s best yet selection of meteorites from Geoffrey Notkin, CEO of Aerolite Meteorites and star of Meteorite Men.
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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Gemini 9 Signed Photograph6153 - Gemini 9 Signed Photograph
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Scarce 8 x 10 paperstock photo of the launch of the Gemini 9 mission, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford and Gene Cernan. In very good condition
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tom Stafford's Gemini 6 Flown Fliteline Gold Medal6154 - Tom Stafford's Gemini 6 Flown Fliteline Gold Medal
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Flown Gemini 6 Fliteline gold-plated medallion, 1? diameter, with the front featuring a raised design of the mission insignia, the reverse engraved wi
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Gemini 10 Signed Launch Day Cover6155 - Gemini 10 Signed Launch Day Cover
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Gemini 10 launch day postal cover with a cachet honoring the mission, signed in black felt tip by crew members John Young and Michael Collins. In fine
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gemini 10 Signed Photograph6156 - Gemini 10 Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 10 crew during a press conference, signed in black felt tip, "John Young, Gemini X CDR" and ...
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Gemini 10 Flown Booster Fragment6157 - Gemini 10 Flown Booster Fragment
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Flown metal fragment from the Gemini-Titan 10 first stage booster, approximately 1.5 x .5, affixed to a 7.5 x 10 Air Force Space Museum sheet presente
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Gemini 11 Signed Photograph6158 - Gemini 11 Signed Photograph
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Oversized color satin-finish 19.25 x 15.25 photo of the Gemini 11 crew in their blue flight suits holding a model of their capsule, signed in blue fel
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Gemini 12 Signed Photograph6159 - Gemini 12 Signed Photograph
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Original and rare color glossy 11 x 8.5 McDonnell press photo of the Gemini 12 astronauts in front of their capsule, signed in black felt tip by Buzz
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Gemini Signed Covers6160 - Gemini Signed Covers
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Collection of eight covers with cachets honoring various Gemini missions, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by one or more astronauts, including: G
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Ed Givens Signed Cover6161 - Ed Givens Signed Cover
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United States Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut (1930–1967) who was selected as a member of the fifth astronaut group by NASA in 1966;
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Richard Gordon Signed Photograph6162 - Richard Gordon Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of Richard Gordon performing his 'rodeo' EVA during the Gemini 11 mission, signed in silver ink. In fi...
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James Lovell and Frank Borman Signed Photograph6163 - James Lovell and Frank Borman Signed Photograph
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Interesting color satin-finish 24 x 20 composite photo showing various aspects of the Gemini 7 mission, signed in silver ink, "Frank Borman, Ge...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jim McDivitt Signed Photograph6164 - Jim McDivitt Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 20 x 20 photo taken by McDivitt during Gemini 4, showing Ed White conducting the first American EVA, signed in black felt tip, &q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jim McDivitt's Gemini 4 Flown Madagascar Flag6165 - Jim McDivitt's Gemini 4 Flown Madagascar Flag
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Flown fabric Madagascar flag carried aboard the Gemini 4 spacecraft, 6.25 x 4, signed and flight-certified in black ink, "Flown on Gemini IV, J...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Elliot See Signed Photograph6166 - Elliot See Signed Photograph
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Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of See posing in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, "Best regards—Elliot See." In fine condit...
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Elliot See Signed Photograph6167 - Elliot See Signed Photograph
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Astronaut and would-be commander of Gemini 9 (1927-1966) who perished in a plane crash before the historic voyage. Uncommon official 8 x 10 NASA litho
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Tom Stafford Signed Photograph6168 - Tom Stafford Signed Photograph
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Official glossy 8 x 10 black-numbered NASA photo of Stafford wearing a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, "To Ms. Fan, with...
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Tom Stafford Signed Photograph6169 - Tom Stafford Signed Photograph
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Official color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of Stafford in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, "Best wishes—Thomas P. Stafford.&...
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James E. Webb 1965 Signed Memorandum6170 - James E. Webb 1965 Signed Memorandum
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Typed memo, signed "James E. Webb," two pages, 8 x 10.5, August 14, 1965. A memorandum issued to Major Deke Slayton, which concerns "...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John Young 1963 Signed Astronaut Training Critique6171 - John Young 1963 Signed Astronaut Training Critique
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Typed memo, signed "John Young," three pages, 8 x 10.5, February 20, 1963. A memorandum issued to Major Deke Slayton, offering "const...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Apollo Lunar Module Model6172 - Apollo Lunar Module Model
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Vintage Apollo lunar module contractor’s model, made of injection-molded plastic and measuring approximately 6" tall and 10" across. The t...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Apollo Lunar Module Model Signed by (9) Apollo Astornauts6173 - Apollo Lunar Module Model Signed by (9) Apollo Astornauts
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Vintage Apollo lunar module contractor’s model, made of injection-molded plastic and measuring approximately 6" tall and 10" across. The t...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Apollo Model6174 - Apollo Model
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Rare vintage 1:40 scale model of an Apollo Command Service Module and Lunar Module created by the Space and Information Systems Division at North Amer
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Apollo/Saturn V Signed Rocket Model6175 - Apollo/Saturn V Signed Rocket Model
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Appealing model of the Apollo/Saturn V rocket by Countdown Inc., measuring 12? tall and set upon a 3.75 x 4.75 x .75 base with nameplate, signed verti
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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John Glenn Signed Friendship 7 Model6176 - John Glenn Signed Friendship 7 Model
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Handsomely realized scale model of the Mercury Friendship 7 capsule, measuring approximately 9.5? tall and 6.25? in diameter, and set upon a 5.5 x 7.5
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Improved Thor Medium Model6177 - Improved Thor Medium Model
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Rare vintage model of a medium-size Improved Thor rocket made by Topping Models, standing 18.25? tall, set on a 4.5? diameter base with affixed plate.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Improved Thor Model6178 - Improved Thor Model
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Vintage model of a large Improved Thor rocket made by Topping Models, standing 23.5? tall, set on a 5? diameter base with affixed plate. In fine condi
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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ISS Model6179 - ISS Model
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International Space Station model constructed of wood, plastic, and metal, approximately measuring 12 x 4 x 6.75, set atop a 11.5 x 7.25 wooden base w
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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International Space Station Model6180 - International Space Station Model
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Impressive NASA-owned 1:100 scale model of the International Space Station (ISS) by Al Malpass, disassembled and housed in its original wooden 23.5 x
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Walter Kapryan's Command Module Desk Model6181 - Walter Kapryan's Command Module Desk Model
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Vintage model of an Apollo capsule with Launch Escape System by the North American Rockwell Corporation, standing 19.25? tall and set upon an 8 x 12 x
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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KC-10 Plane Model and A7D Model6182 - KC-10 Plane Model and A7D Model
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Two vintage models: a model of a McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender aerial refueling tanker aircraft made by Pacific Miniatures, approximately measuring
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lockheed Agena Space Vehicle Model6183 - Lockheed Agena Space Vehicle Model
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Vintage model of a Lockheed Agena Space Vehicle by Topping Models, standing 9? tall, 11? in length, and set on a 9.25 x 5.25 x 1 plastic base with eng
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McDonnell Mercury Capsule Model6184 - McDonnell Mercury Capsule Model
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Vintage model of a Mercury spacecraft capsule by Topping Inc., standing 4.25? tall, accompanied by a felt-bottomed globe segment, 5.25? in diameter, w
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Missiles Model Display6185 - Missiles Model Display
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Uncommon pairing of models by the Convair Division of General Dynamics Corporation: an Advanced Terrier "USN/USMC" surface–to–air missile,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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MOL Flight Vehicle Model6186 - MOL Flight Vehicle Model
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Douglas plastic scale model of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory rocket, measuring 9.75? long, with a black 4 x 6.5 display stand featuring an engraved n
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Project Mercury Capsule Contractor's Model6187 - Project Mercury Capsule Contractor's Model
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Vintage NASA–McDonnell contractor's model of a Mercury capsule, standing 6? tall and 3.75? in diameter, with raised text running along bottom: &...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Wally Schirra Signed Sigma 7 Model6188 - Wally Schirra Signed Sigma 7 Model
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Phenomenal vintage contractor's model of Wally Schirra's Sigma 7 spacecraft. The model approximately measures 9.5? tall and 11.5? in length,...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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X–15 Model6189 - X–15 Model
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Wonderful vintage model of a North American X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft, designated as "66670," the first X-15 test plane, mea...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Thor Contractor Model6190 - Thor Contractor Model
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Very attractive vintage Thor space vehicle display, consisting of models for the Thor Able Star, the Thor Delta, the Thor Able–4, the Thor Agena–B, an
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Vostok 6 Model Rocket6191 - Vostok 6 Model Rocket
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Brilliant 1:25 scale model of a Vostok 6 rocket made by S. P. Korolev of the Energia Rocket and Space Corporation. This model is constructed of fiberg
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Soyuz TMA–13 Space Rocket Model6192 - Soyuz TMA–13 Space Rocket Model
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Magnificent 1:45 scale presentation model of a Soyuz TMA-13 rocket. This custom handmade model, constructed of fiberglass, reinforced plastic, and met
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Chuck Yeager Signed Model6193 - Chuck Yeager Signed Model
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Phenomenal 1:48 scale model of a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter by The Danbury Mint. The model approximately measures 16.25? in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Apollo 13 Mission Control Signed Photograph6194 - Apollo 13 Mission Control Signed Photograph
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Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the crippled Apollo 13 service module floating in space, signed in gold ink, "Gene F. Kranz, Flight" and &quo...
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Maxime Faget Signed Article6195 - Maxime Faget Signed Article
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Designer of the Mercury capsule (1921-2004) who also contributed to the Gemini and Apollo spacecraft. Color semi-glossy 6.75 x 10 magazine photo of a
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Gene Kranz Signed Gemini Summary Conference Book6196 - Gene Kranz Signed Gemini Summary Conference Book
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Signed book: Gemini Summary Conference. Washington, D.C.: NASA, 1967. Softcover, 7.75 x 10.25, 345 pages. Signed on the title page in blue felt tip,...
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Gene Kranz Signed Mercury Manual6197 - Gene Kranz Signed Mercury Manual
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Gene Kranz's personally used "Addendum Data Report for Mercury–Atlas Mission 5 (MA–5 Spacecraft 9)," as prepared by the Engineering Da...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Gene Kranz Signed Photograph6198 - Gene Kranz Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Kranz and other members of mission control watching Commander Neil Armstrong on a large overhead monitor, signed in the l
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Gene Kranz Signed Photograph6199 - Gene Kranz Signed Photograph
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Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Kranz at his Mission Control console during Apollo 11, signed in blue felt tip, "Mission Control Houston, Eugene F...
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Mission Control Center Set of (3) Badges6200 - Mission Control Center Set of (3) Badges
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Collection of three Apollo-era access badges for the Mission Control Center at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas. Each laminated bad
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Mission Control Signed Book6201 - Mission Control Signed Book
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Signed book: Go, Flight! The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control, 1965–1972. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, 2015. Hardcover with dust jacket,
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Mission Control Signed Photograph6202 - Mission Control Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the mission control insignia designed by artist Robert McCall, signed in black felt tip by six members of mission c
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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