Titanium paperweight, 4.5 x 2.25, inscribed: "The crack that went around the world, Saturn S IV B, 11-16-73.” This refers to an important fault discovered in the Saturn launch vehicle used for the Skylab IV launch. This piece is from the faulty component and was kept on the desk of Dr. Hans Gruene, Director of Saturn Launch Operations, who kept it as a reminder of what could happen ‘if.’ RRAuction COA.
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