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Lot #5153
Race to the Moon

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Estimate: $500+
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Description

Acrylic display containing flown artifacts from all major steps of NASA's 'race to the moon,' measuring 7 x 4 x 1, with each swatch identified below. Flown artifacts are heat shield from Mercury-Atlas 9, heat shield from Gemini 12, heat shield from Apollo 8, and Kapton foil from Apollo 11. Also included in the display is a fragment of 'real moonrock' from lunar meteorite NWA 4881. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Spaceflori, stating that this acrylic display is number 6 of 25 produced.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation
  • Dates: #550 - Ended April 18, 2019