How to Sell Your NASA Panoramic 1st Earth View Photo
NASA’s Lunar Orbiter program consisted of five uncrewed lunar orbiter missions with the primary objective of mapping the moon’s surface for sites that the Apollo missions could land on. The first successful NASA mission to orbit the moon included the Lunar Orbiter I Kodak camera. The camera featured Kodak 70mm film that could handle the harsh conditions of space as well as two lenses, a wide angle one and medium-resolution one. We recently sold a NASA photo of the first view of Earth taken with the Lunar Orbiter I Kodak camera. We’d be happy to provide a free appraisal if you’d like to sell your NASA panoramic 1st Earth view photo. Please see details below:
1966 NASA Photo Showing the First View of Earth from Space
We realized $4,600 for a large format panoramic photo of the first view of Earth from space taken with the Lunar Orbiter I Kodak camera. Photo was taken on August 23, 1966 during the Lunar Orbiter I mission that was launched on August 10, 1966 and measures 19.5 x 7.375 inches. Reverse of photo has a piece of paper taped to it that reads, “Historic First Photo of Earth from Deep Space — taken by Kodak photo system in the NASA-Boeing Lunar Orbiter I, 12:35 P.M. EST, Aug. 23, 1966. Distance from Earth was 232,000 mi. The Orbiter was moving away from Earth at speed of about 3000 miles per hour and was about 750 miles above the back side of the moon. The 24-inch telephoto lens with a fixed focus of f/5.6, took the high resolution picture at a shutter speed 1/100th of a second.”
Here are some additional NASA photos that we sold:
Apollo 8 Earthrise ”Red Number” Photo from 1968
Apollo 8 launched on December 21, 1968 and was the first crewed mission to orbit the moon. Astronauts Frank Borman, Bill Anders and Jim Lovell helped prove that NASA could handle a lunar landing and became the first humans to experience “Earthrise”. We sold an Apollo 8 Earthrise ”Red number” AS8-14-2383 photo printed on “A Kodak Paper” for $21,875. Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is encapsulated by PSA.
Lot of 12 NASA Photos, All on ”A Kodak Paper”
We sold a lot of twelve vintage NASA chromogenic photos printed on ”A Kodak Paper” for $15,000. Ten of these photos have ”red numbers” along margin and all measure 10 x 8 inches. Lot includes the iconic Earthrise photo (AS8-14-2384) taken by Bill Anders on Apollo 8, an Apollo 11 photo of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface and Ed White carrying out the first EVA spacewalk among other images from the Apollo and Gemini missions.
Apollo 11 Red Number ”Visor” Photo Printed on ”A Kodak Paper”
We realized $12,500 for the historic AS11-40-5903 photo of Buzz Aldrin taken by Neil Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission. This important photo captures humankind’s first steps on the moon as well as immortalizes both Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, whose reflection is visible in Aldrin’s visor, in a single photo.
Lot of 20 NASA Photos Including 18 Red Number Images
We sold a collection of 20 NASA photos printed on “A Kodak Paper” from the Apollo 11, 12, Gemini 4 and 6A missions for $10,721. Lot includes the desirable AS11-40-5877 photo of Buzz Aldrin’s bootprint in the lunar soil and the striking AS11-36-5353 Earthrise image snapped by Michael Collins while he orbited the Moon on the Apollo 11 mission.
Apollo 11 Photo of Buzz Aldrin
We sold an AS11-40-5868 photo printed on “A Kodak Paper” of Buzz Aldrin on the Moon with PSA encapsulation for $7,375. Image depicts Aldrin in his EMU spacesuit coupled with a Portable Life Support System on his back as he descends the ladder of the Lunar Module onto the lunar surface. Photo was taken by Neil Armstrong and is among the most reproduced images from the Apollo 11 mission.
Apollo 11 ”Red Number” Photo of Buzz Aldrin
We realized $7,239 for a “red number” AS11-40-5875 photo of Buzz Aldrin on the moon printed on ”A Kodak Paper”. Photo measures 10 x 8 inches and features Aldrin next to a U.S. flag rooted into the Moon’s surface.
Thank you for viewing some of our top NASA photo sales! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to sell your NASA panoramic 1st Earth view photo.
FAQ
How do I consign or sell my NASA panoramic 1st view of Earth photo?
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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 NASA photo?
The value of your item can vary based on condition and subject matter of the photograph.