Souvenir typescript detailing the touch and go decent of his space capsule, one page, 8.5 x 11, NASA letterhead. In part, “Due to a malfunction in the automatic controls…Carpenter was forced to assume manual control of his craft…Although initial telemetry and medical sensors indicated that Carpenter and the spacecraft had survived the re-entry, no further transmissions ensued from the capsule or from ground control for thirty-five anxiety filled minutes.” Signed at the bottom in black ink, “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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