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Sell Your Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Cover Signed While in Space of 25 or Less
Apollo–Soyuz was the first crewed international space mission, carried out jointly by the United States and the Soviet Union in July 1975. Millions of people around the world watched on television as a United States Apollo spacecraft docked with a Soviet Union Soyuz capsule. The project, and its memorable handshake in space, was a symbol of détente between the two superpowers during the Cold War, and it is generally considered to mark the end of the Space Race, which had begun in 1957 with the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik 1.
The mission was officially known as the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project, ‘Experimental flight Apollo–Soyuz’, and commonly referred to in the Soviet Union as Soyuz–Apollo; the Soviets officially designated the mission as Soyuz 19). The unnumbered American vehicle was left over from the canceled Apollo missions, and was the last Apollo module to fly.
Below is a recent realized price for an Apollo-Soyuz Test Project cover signed while in space of 25 or less item. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Cover Signed While in Space of 25 or Less. Sold for over $10,000.
Here is a Soyuz–Apollo, Issue of 1975, USSR photo:
Here are some recent items that our auction house, Nate D. Sanders (http://www.NateDSanders.com) has sold:
Apollo 11 crew-signed ”type three” insurance cover, signed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Apollo 11 was the first to produce insurance covers for the families of the astronauts, with three different types of which this is type three. Cover features the Apollo 11 mission insignia, postmark from Kennedy Space Center on 16 July 1969, the day of the launch, and an Apollo 8 six-cent stamp. The signatures of ”Michael Collins”, ”Neil Armstrong” and ”Buzz Aldrin” prominently appear in blue felt tip. Measures 6.5” x 3.75”. Near fine condition. Sold for $8,750.
Apollo 15 Crew-Signed Postal Cover Flown to The Moon — Carried on the Surface of the Moon in Lunar Module “Falcon” — With COA Also Signed by Astronauts
Postal cover flown aboard Apollo 15 to the moon, signed by all three astronauts who piloted the mission. The Apollo 15 mission ran from 26 July 1971 to 7 August 1971, and was the fourth NASA mission to land on the moon. Envelope was postmarked one day before the launch, stowed aboard the spacecraft in a sealed fireproof packet, and carried onto the surface of the moon in the lunar module Falcon. It returned to earth inside the command module Endeavour, and was postmarked a second time after splashdown on 7 August 1971 at the U.S. Navy Postal Station aboard the recovery ship U.S.S. Okinawa. Envelope features the red, white and blue seal of the Apollo 15 mission, with the signatures of astronauts Dave Scott, Al Worden and Jim Irwin, as well as three separate commemorative stamps. Also included is a notarized letter from 19 July 1983 signed and initialed by Scott, Worden and Irwin, certifying the cover. Limited edition envelope is numbered 137 out of 300 and measures 6.5″ x 3.5″. Letter measures 8.5″ x 11″. Small pin size ink stains to verso of the envelope, otherwise near fine. Sold for $4,800.
Apollo 11 crew-signed cover, with ”Man on the Moon” silver medal commemorating the 1969 moon landing. Cover is signed in blue felt-tip by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin next to the medal and below the postmark of 20 July 1969 from Cape Canaveral. Man on the Moon medal is number 03597, designated on verso. With COA from Steve Zarelli of Zarelli Space Authentication. Medal measures 1.5” in diameter and is made of 0.925 troy oz. silver. Housed in plastic folder. Some tarnishing to silver, else near fine condition. Sold for $3,781.
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Neil Armstrong Signed Cover Commemorating His First Steps on the Moon’s Surface
Neil Armstrong cover signed. The astronaut signs ”Neil Armstrong” to the Sarzin cover bearing the image of Armstrong making the first stride onto lunar soil. Text reads: ”Day One Year One / Man Walks Upon the Surface of the Moon.” Measures 6.5” x 3.75”. Discreetly addressed in bright blue ink, else near fine. Sold for $1,875.
Challenger First Day Cover Signed by Christa McAuliffe, Ronald McNair and Gregory Jarvis
First Day Cover signed by three crew members from the tragic STS-51-L Challenger Space Shuttle mission, which ended in disaster as the shuttle exploded shortly after takeoff. Cover features the signatures of ”Ronald E. McNair”, ”Greg Jarvis” and ”S. Christa McAuliffe”. Postmarked from Kennedy Space Center on 28 January 1986, the day of the launch. Measures 6.5”x 3.75”. Stamp on front and three stamps on verso by a ”Gunter Walter”, perhaps a previous owner, otherwise near fine. Sold for $1,000.
“Reaching for the Stars” Print by Alan Bean Signed by 24 Astronauts
“Reaching for the Stars” print by Alan Bean, signed by Bean and 23 of his fellow astronauts. Meant to perfectly replicate Bean’s original painting which used spacesuit parts from Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz missions. Limited to 150 prints, this one is number 25. Bordering the image are signatures from 24 astronauts, including 6 of 12 men to walk on the moon: Buzz Aldrin, Pete Conrad, Alan Bean, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell and Charles Duke. 4 of the signatures are from astronauts who are now deceased: Pete Conrad, Alan Shepard, M. Scott Carpenter and L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. Measures 27″ x 34″. Near fine condition. Sold for $1,050.
Scarce Apollo 11 Space-Flown U.S. Flag — Affixed to a NASA Certificate Signed by Each of the Apollo 11 Crew Members: Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin — With Steve Zarelli COA
American flag flown aboard the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon, presented on a certificate signed by the Apollo 11 crew: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Official NASA certificate with the Apollo 11 insignia reads: “This flag traveled to the moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969”. Hand-signed in felt pen, “Neil Armstrong”, “Michael Collins” and “Buzz Aldrin”. Flag measures 6″ x 4″, affixed to certificate measuring 9.5″ x 11.5″ and framed to an overall size of 15″ x 17″. Some minor show-through of glue from verso of flag in four spots and minor toning to certificate, else near fine. A scarce memento from the historic mission. With Steve Zarelli COA. Sold for $89,220.
Exceptionally Scarce Apollo 11 Flag Flown to the Moon — Signed by Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins
United States flag flown to the moon on Apollo 11 during the historic 1969 mission. Flag is mounted to an official NASA certificate reading: ”This flag traveled to the Moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969.” Certificate is signed ”Neil Armstrong”, ”Michael Collins” and ”Buzz Aldrin” in felt tip and has the Apollo 11 crew emblem near the center. Printed along the bottom edge are the first words by Neil Armstrong after stepping upon the moon: ”One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. The silk United States flag measures 6” x 4”, mounted to the NASA certificate, which measures 10” x 12”. Some show through of adhesive to flag corners and light toning to certificate, else near fine. Sold for $63,195.
Buzz Aldrin’s A6L Spacesuit Glove — Worn by Aldrin in 1968 During Training for the Apollo 11 Mission
Buzz Aldrin’s A6L spacesuit glove, worn by Aldrin in 1968 during training for the Apollo 11 mission. Made by International Latex Corp., the A6L spacesuit modified the existing A5L suit by adding an integrated thermal and micrometeroid cover layer. After the Apollo I fire, the A6L was further improved with fire-resistant capability, becoming the A7L which the astronauts wore during the Apollo missions.
Blue and black glove has an integrated label sewn into the glove specifying ”E. ALDRIN” for size, with the date of ”4/68”. ”NASA” is typed above the ILC manufacturer’s name. Other information, such as Serial, Model and Contract Numbers are also typed in, with the Item line reading ”SPEC. CP 2001 / GLOVE ASSEMBLY / PRESSURE PGA LEFT / A6L-103000-09”. A brown velcro and metal strap at the base of the fingers allows for size adjustment. Glove stands on its hard base, designed to screw into the adjoining portion of the spacesuit. Measures 9” tall x 4.5” wide. A few loose strings and some wear to to the material covering the fingers, but overall in very good plus condition, excellent for display. Sold for $17,840.
FREE APPRAISAL. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Apollo-Soyuz Test Project cover signed while in space of 25 or less that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).