This interesting book about Russians astronauts and the Russian space program by Evgeny Riabchikov is an excellent English language primer on the subject. My copy has been signed by Valentina Tereshikova – Vostok 6 (first woman in space), Alexi Leonov – Voskhod 2 (World’s first EVA “Space walk”) ASTP, Valery Kubasov – Soyuz 6, ASTP, […]
This valve would have been used in the Apollo Command Module drinking water supply system. Apollo Block 1 Panel 304. Contract: NAS 9-150 (Apollo CSM), Manufacturer: AIRESEARCH, NASA Part ID Number: ME 284-0154-0021, Date of Production: First Quarter 10/66
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This white plastic and red metal tag has Velcro on the reverse. The front reads "Remove Before Flight" and includes markings: LDW-10110 SN2 and LDW420-10112-1. About 2 inches wide. Interesting. Here is an image of the tag as installed in the Apollo 12 LM prior to flight. The photo shows the Panel 5 area below
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This Apollo Lunar Module Ascent Engine Propellant System 3-20 T Teflon "O" Ring is sealed in a bag with Bell Integrity Seal. "Integrity" seal and "Do not open except in controlled environmental facility".
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This interesting lucite was issued by the AC Electronics Division of General Motors, which developed the guidance systems of the Apollo CM, to commemorate the Apollo 8 flight around the moon. It reads December 21-27, 1968, Guidance and Navigation / AC Electronics Division / General Motors and has the Apollo 8 mission emblem.
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I collect signed astronaut and other Apollo biographies. Since I am a writer (three books so far) and I know what it takes to write a book I find that signed books are more interesting than the signed photos that many others collect.
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This small piece of the EVA "Snoopy Cap" was used near the forehead to protect against sweat running into the eyes. The markings on the white strip read 0101-80842-01, Size: Small
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This small piece of protective material from the command module of the Apollo Soyuz Test Project.
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After the Apollo 11 astronauts returned to earth in July 1969, the whole of America (and the world) went moon crazy. Souvenirs of all kinds were created. I like this pennant—it’s classic of the time period.
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