Apollo 15 mission-flown map section, 10.5 x 5, which journeyed into lunar orbit aboard Apollo 15 with mission commander Al Worden. The map shows an area of the lunar surface with longitude and latitude marks. Signed in the lower left corner, “Flown to the moon! Al Worden Apollo 15 CMP.” 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 land on the moon. 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 on lunar extra-vehicular activity. The crew explored the area using the first lunar rover, which allowed them to travel much further from the lunar module lander than had previously been possible. 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 great 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. The map is cut horizontally across the center and taped together on reverse (presumably by Scott or Worden) and bears its original vertical fold, and is otherwise in fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.
