Lunar map section flown and used aboard the Apollo 15 mission, showing an area of the lunar surface with longitude and latitude marks, 10.5 x 7.75, signed in black felt tip, “Flown to the moon! Al Worden Apollo 156 CMP,” Worden also labeling a section, “Inner Ridge System.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Worden, stating that the map was used during the Apollo 15 flight and detailing the mission’s history, and a copy of a certificate of authenticity from Aurora originally signed by mission commander David Scott, stating that the whole map was from his personal collection. Apollo 15 was the ninth manned mission in the Apollo program and the fourth mission to include a lunar landing. It was the first of what were termed “J missions”- long-duration stays on the moon with a greater focus on science than had been possible on previous missions. Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin spent three days on the moon and a total of 18.5 hours outside the spacecraft during lunar extra-vehicular activity. The crew explored the area using the first lunar rover, which allowed them to travel considerable distances from the lunar module lander. At the same time, Command Module Pilot Alfred Worden orbited the moon, using a Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) to study the lunar surface and environment in detail with a panoramic camera, gamma ray spectrometer, mapping camera, laser altimeter, mass spectrometer, and lunar sub-satellite that was launched at the end of the mission. In fine condition, with a bisecting vertical fold. COA Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.
