Sell Your Skylab Flown Memorabilia

To auction, sell or consign your Skylab flown memorabilia, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

Space & Skylab Memorabilia

Skylab was the first space station launched by NASA and the only space station that the U.S. solely operated. It was launched in May 1973 and its main goals were to understand if humans could work and live for extended periods in space as well as observe and learn about astronomy away from Earth.

Here’s Some Skylab Memorabilia We’ve Sold:

Jack Swigert Owned Skylab I Robbins Medal — Sold for $3,400

Skylab 1 (SL-2) Robbins Medal flown, serial number 18, as one of only 50 flown and 300 minted. As the first of the post-Apollo missions, lasting 25 May-22 June 1973, astronauts Pete Conrad, Paul Weitz, and Joseph Kerwin set a record for human spaceflight duration, and additionally became the first space station crewmembers to return home to Earth safely. Obverse of coin features various mission insignia drawn from designs by noted artist Frank Kelly Freas, as well as each astronaut’s last name. Verso features launch dates of Skylab, launch of crew, and return of crew. Edge of medal features the “F18″ serial number along with the Robbins sterling silver hallmark. Coin measures 1.25” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an “018” sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $3,400.

Jack Swigert Owned Skylab II Robbins Medal — Sold for $2,800

Skylab II Robbins medal flown, serial number 39. Skylab II launched 28 July 1973 and returned 25 September. Sterling silver medal bears the mission insignia cast in relief to obverse: the Vitruvian Man by da Vinci within a square frame, the earth behind him and names of the crew circumscribed: ”Bean – Garriott – Lousma” and ”Skylab II” underneath. Pictorial reverse bears a rendition of the spacecraft and the dates it orbited in space. Serial number “39” and sterling mark appear on the rim’s outer edge. Measures 1.25″ in diameter. Comes in original case with “118” sticker affixed to verso, most likely this coin was accidentally misplaced in this box instead of its original. With an LOA from Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $2,800.

Story Musgrave Owned Skylab I Robbins Medal — Sold for $2,051

Flown Robbins medallion from Skylab I (SLM-1), the first crewed mission to the Skylab space station, with serial number ”F 50” on the rim along with the Robbins and sterling marks. Medal is one of only 50 flown. Obverse of medal features the mission insignia in relief, with the surnames of the crew around the edge. Reverse shows the Skylab launch date, and the crew launch and return dates. Medallion measures 1.375” in diameter. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Story Musgrave, the only astronaut to have flown on all five Space Shuttles.

Story Musgrave Owned Skylab II Robbins Medal — Sold for $2,051

Flown Robbins medallion from Skylab II (SLM-2), the second crewed mission to the Skylab space station, with serial number ”050 F” on the rim along with the Robbins and sterling marks. Medal is one of only 55 flown. Obverse of medal features the mission insignia in relief, with the surnames of the crew around the edge. Reverse shows the crew launch and return dates. Medallion measures 1.375” in diameter. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Story Musgrave, the only astronaut to have flown on all five Space Shuttles.

Story Musgrave Owned Skylab III Robbins Medal — Sold for $1,864

Flown Robbins medallion from Skylab III (SLM-3), the third crewed mission to the Skylab space station, with serial number ”68 F” on the rim along with the Robbins and sterling marks. Medal is one of only 70 flown. Obverse of medal features the mission insignia in relief, with the surnames of the crew around the edge. Reverse shows the crew launch and return dates. Triangular shaped medallion measures 1.5” x 1.375”. Very good to near fine condition. With an LOA from Story Musgrave, the only astronaut to have flown on all five Space Shuttles. Sold for $1,864.

Jack Swigert Owned Skylab III Robbins Medal — Sold for $1,800

Skylab 3 (SL-4) flown Robbins medal, serial number 46F as one of only 70 flown and 190 minted. A feat of a mission as crewmembers Ed Gibson, Gerald Carr and William Pogue successfully conducted various experiments in space for 84 days in total, lasting 17 November 1973 – 8 February 1974. Obverse of medal features three symbolic emblems from the mission’s investigation, including a man, a tree, and a hydrogen atom, each interrelated in the quest for understanding humankind in the larger context of outer space. Also has “Skylab” and each astronaut’s last name engraved to edges. Verso has the mission’s launch and landing dates engraved with the Comet Kohoutek, which they investigated. Edge of medal features Robbins hallmark and serial number. Triangular-shaped coin with rounded edges measures 1.5″ and is housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an “46F” sticker on the bottom. Near fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $1,800.

Jack Swigert Owned Skylab I & II Robbins Medals — Sold for $1,200

Unflown Skylab I Robbins medal unflown, serial 277, and Skylab II Robbins medal unflown, serial number 218. There were 300 Skylab I coins minted and 159 Skylab II minted. Skylab I launched 14 May 1973 and splashed down on 22 June after encountering initial damages to a solar shield. Obverse of coin depicts various Skylab I insignia originally designed by artist Frank Kelly Freas. Verso lists launch and reentry dates with serial number 277 engraved to edge of coin. Measures 1.5” in diameter. Skylab II launched 28 July 1973 and returned 25 September. Sterling silver medal bears the mission insignia cast in relief to obverse: the Vitruvian Man by da Vinci within a square frame, the earth behind him and names of the crew circumscribed: ”Bean – Garriott – Lousma” and ”Skylab II” underneath. Pictorial reverse bears a rendition of the spacecraft and the dates it orbited in space. Serial number and sterling mark appear on the rim’s outer edge. Measures 1.25” in diameter. Each medal is housed in original Robbins box with serial number stickers to bottom. Both near fine. With an LOA from Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $1,250.

NASA Commemorative Medallion Made of Aluminum From the 1973 Skylab Space Station

Unique NASA medallion made of aluminum taken from Skylab, the first U.S. space station to orbit earth in the 1973-74 mission. Medallion is affixed to an official NASA Skylab Manned Flight Awareness Award reading in part: ”A portion of this metal in this medallion orbited the earth some 4100 revolutions, traveling over 111 million miles…” Coin measures 1.5” in diameter and depicts the space station with ”Skylab” embossed on the coin. Framed to an overall size of 8.5” x 11.25”. Minor toning to award; coin in near mint condition. Near fine. Sold for $216.

To auction, sell or consign your Skylab flown memorabilia, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).