Scarce collection of 11 charts and posters representing each manned mission of the legendary Apollo program, consisting almost entirely of original first edition NASA-issued Mission Charts, Earth Orbit Charts, Lunar Orbit Charts, and Translunar/Transearth Trajectory Plotting Charts.
Apollo 7
Color first edition of the Apollo 7 Mission Chart, 41.75 x 13.5, dated August 1968. Prepared for NASA under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center, the chart depicts ground tracking lines for the Apollo spacecraft as well as four planned landing zones. In fine, folded condition.
Apollo 8
Color first edition of the Apollo 8 Earth Orbit Chart, 41.5 x 13.5, dated November 26, 1968. Prepared for NASA under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center, the chart depicts various tracking lines for the Apollo spacecraft and is labeled in the lower left corner, "Sheet 2 of 3, Contains Revolution 2, for December 1968 Launch Dates." Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with light creasing and edgewear.
Apollo 9
Color first edition of the Apollo 9 Earth Orbit Chart, 41.5 x 13.5, dated January 31, 1969. Prepared for NASA under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center, the chart depicts various tracking lines for the Apollo spacecraft as well as four planned landing zones. In fine, folded condition.
Apollo 10
Color first edition of the Apollo 10 Lunar Orbit Chart, 41 x 12, dated April 10, 1969. Lithographed by ACIC 4-69 and prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. The chart displays areas in darkness and earthshine, lunar sunset terminator lines for the 1st and 30th revolutions, and a wide assortment of lunar landmarks and regions. Titled in the lower right corner, "Apollo Lunar Orbit Chart (ALO), Apollo Mission 10, 1st and 30th Revolutions, 18 May 1969 Launch Date." Rolled and in fine condition.
Apollo 11
Color first edition of the Apollo 11 Translunar/Transearth Trajectory Plotting Chart (ATT), 23.75 x 20, dated June 23, 1969. The chart displays a polar view of the lunar mission profile for Apollo 11 and shows the various significant events during the eight-day mission. Prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. Rolled and in very good condition, with vertical folds, some surface loss, and wear to edges that includes stains and tears.
Apollo 12
Color first edition of the Apollo 12 Earth Orbit Chart, 41.5 x 13.5, dated October 6, 1969. Prepared for NASA under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center, the chart outlines the first two orbits around the Earth by the Apollo 12 spacecraft, as well as the trans-lunar injection. Labeled in the lower right, "Apollo Earth Orbit Chart (AEO), Apollo Mission 12, For November 1969 Launch Dates.” In fine, folded condition.
Apollo 13
An “Apollo 13 Primary Landing Site” lunar photo poster, 17 x 11, showing the Frau Mauro landing site with tracking lines for the mission’s proposed two EVAs. Printed by NASA-Michoud Assembly Facility in 1970. Rolled and in very good condition, with small areas of surface and paper loss, and wear to edges.
Apollo 14
Color first edition of the Apollo 14 Earth Orbit Chart, 41.5 x 13.5, dated November 6, 1970. Lithographed by ACIC 12-70, and prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. The chart contains revolutions 1 and 2 and displays the various tracks and symbols for the Apollo spacecraft, as well as translunar injection burn initiation and termination, and various points of command capability. Labeled in the lower right, “Apollo Mission 14, For January 31, 1971 Launch Date.” In fine, folded condition.
Apollo 15
Color first edition of the Apollo 15 Translunar/Transearth Trajectory Plotting Chart, 24 x 20, dated March 25, 1971. Lithographed by ACIC 6-71 and prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. The chart displays a polar view of the lunar mission profile for Apollo 15, showing the various significant events during the 12-day mission. In fine, folded condition.
Apollo 16
Color first edition of the Apollo 16 Earth Orbit Chart, 41.5 x 13.5, dated February 15, 1972. Prepared for NASA under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center, the chart outlines the first two orbits around the Earth by the Apollo 16 spacecraft, and is labeled in the lower right, "Apollo Earth Orbit Chart (AEO), Apollo Mission 16, For April 16, 1972 Launch Date." Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and edgewear.
Apollo 17
Color first edition of the Apollo 17 Earth Orbit Chart, 41.5 x 13.5, dated October 16, 1972. Prepared for NASA by the Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center, the chart contains revolutions 1 and 2 and displays the various tracks and symbols for the Apollo spacecraft, as well as translunar injection burn initiation and termination. Labeled in the lower right, “Apollo Mission 17, For December 6, 1972 Launch Date.” In fine, folded condition, with trivial edgewear.
