Lot 916
Apollo 13 - Flown THE LARGEST SEGMENT OF Thermal Mylar Film Coating, "Kapton Foil' We Have Ever Offered. Apollo 13. Offered here is the single largest segment of "Kapton" foil we have ever offered (officially GT-131 Thermal Control Coating Laminate) from the aborted Apollo 13 Mission taken from the Command Module "Odyssey" which in April, 1970 carried Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise into space. The mission resulted in one of the most dramatic and greatest triumphs for NASA in getting the men back safely after an oxygen tank explosion two days into their flight to the moon. The mylar film coating provided thermal protection for the Command Module. Once returned to Earth, thermal coating was removed from the spacecraft. This huge segment measures approximately 13 x 3" with heat stress, normal buckling and lovely golden hues due to charring from the re-entry. Comes with exceptional provenance and COA that is distinctly different from the Apollo 11 Certificates. Each Apollo COA has an image of the North American Rockwell Corporation - Space Division Temporary Parts Removal Tag clearly stating "Crew Compartment Head Shield Mylar, C/M 109" of which this was a part, as well an an image of the fragment. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
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