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Lot #469
Apollo 11

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Description

Unflown limited edition swatch of Kapton foil, measuring .75 x .25, removed from the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle prior to its lunar-landing mission. The swatch is affixed to a printed 8.5 x 5.5 information sheet as prepared by The Challenger Society, numbered 44/125, which reads, in part: "The affixed swatch is an actual piece of thermal foil which was attached to 'Eagle,' LM #5, the Apollo 11 lunar module. The foil, which was part of a cover patch over an access area, was removed from the LM prior to the moon mission." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation
  • Dates: #581 - Ended April 16, 2020