How to Sell Your 1971 Saturn V Flight Manual SA 510

The Saturn V rocket from Apollo 15 had a huge role in expanding the scientific exploration of space missions. As the most powerful rocket at the time, it carried 170 pounds of lunar samples back to Earth and permitted the crew to carry out extensive science experiments in space. We recently sold an original 1971 Saturn V Flight Manual SA 510 and can assist if you’d like to sell yours or a similar item. Please feel free to contact us for a free appraisal or with questions.

Here’s more information about the 1971 Saturn V Flight Manual:

Original Saturn V Flight Manual

We realized $5,775 for an original “Saturn V Flight Manual” dated 25 June 1971 and prepared for the Apollo 15 mission. Manual was published by the Marshall Space Flight Center, who currently leads exploration efforts such as the Space Launch System and the Artemis program. Manual measures 8.25 x 10.75 inches and is over 250pp. in length.

We also sold these manuals & flight plans from other missions:

Final NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Operations Plan

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin conducted experiments on the lunar surface during Apollo 11 that provided revolutionary findings of the Moon’s environment and its relationship to Earth and space. We sold an original Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Operations Plan for $21,000. Manual is dated 27 June 1969 and was published by the Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC). The MSC, now called the Johnson Space Center, has an important role in the development, testing and management of crewed space missions.

Apollo Lunar Module Operations Handbook

We sold an original Apollo Operations Handbook for Lunar Module 6 and subsequent for $18,900. Manual is dated 15 September 1969 and has approval signatures from W.T. Malloy and W.J. Everett on cover. Lunar Module 6 is associated with the Apollo 12 mission that launched on November 14, 1969 with crew members Pete Conrad, Alan Bean and Richard Gordon.

Final Apollo 11 Flight Plan Signed by Michael Collins

We sold a Michael Collins signed final edition of the “Apollo Flight Plan” for $14,954. Flight plan was used by Apollo 11 flight controllers and support personnel, including the 135-page section on flying to the Moon and returning to Earth. Document contains over 320 numbered pages and measures 8 x 10.5 inches complete with the original orange card stock covers. Collins’ autograph was obtained at Spacefest 2019.

Michael Collins Signed Plan for Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Activity

We realized $13,650 for an “Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Operations Plan” signed by astronaut Michael Collins. Original operations plan is secured by two staples, runs 184pp. and contains various fold-out diagrams. Cover is dated 27 June 1969 and was published by Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas.

Flown Apollo 9 TPI Appendix Signed by James McDivitt

The Apollo 9 mission was the first mission to test a Lunar Module, which was a big success, and also tested the Portable Life Suppot System during a spacewalk. The mission was led by James McDivitt, who had previously served as commander of the Gemini 4 mission. We realized $13,125 for an Apollo 9 flown TPI Appendix that comes from McDivitt’s personal collection. McDivitt also writes “Not needed! / Used Normal With All Systems, Ok.” on front cover.

Thanks for checking out some of our realized prices for NASA flight plans and manuals! Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to sell your Saturn V Flight Manual SA 510 or a manual from another mission. Our current auction can be viewed at natedsanders.com.

FAQ

How do I consign or sell my 1971 Saturn V Flight Manual SA 510?
It’s never been easier to sell your NASA manual at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and images of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can with a free appraisal.

This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.

What factors determine the value of a 1971 Saturn V Flight Manual SA 510 or similar NASA manual?
The value of your manual can vary based on condition and the mission it’s from.