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Lot #8420
Jack King's Skylab Set of (7) Badges

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Description

Kennedy Space Center Chief of Public Information during projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo (1931-2015) who provided public announcements and commentary for several of the mission launches, including the announcement of the Apollo 11 launch, which earned him the nickname ‘Voice of Apollo.’ Seven original laminated badges from various Skylab missions, each approximately 4 x 2.5, including: a pair of red and blue passes for the "Return of the Crew of Skylab 2"; a pair of pink and blue passes for the "Return of the Crew of Skylab 3"; a pair of flight readiness review passes for "SL-1/SL-2" and "Skylab 3"; and a public affairs pass for "Skylab 1 and 2." The latter three passes are issued to King. In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space and Aviation Auction
  • Dates: #498 - Ended April 20, 2017