Apollo 11 Earth orbit map, used by Gene Kranz in his role as Flight Director of the Apollo 11 mission. Color map measures 41 x 13.5 and is titled in the lower border, “Apollo Earth Orbit Chart (AEO), Apollo Mission 11, Sheet 3 of 3, Contains Revolution 3.” Chart is signed in the lower right corner, “My personal mission data—Apollo XI, Gene Krantz, Flight.” Chart shows the third revolution of the Apollo 11 module with several start and end points for the Translunar Injection Burn Initiation and the Translunar Injection Burn Termination, all ending in the general vicinity of Hawaii on July 16, 1969. Rolled and in fine condition, with some mild handling wear as well as a few light squares of toning from tape on reverse. Accompanied by a photo of Kranz holding the map after signing. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.
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