Lot 851
Rare, Flown Heat Shield Section From Mercury, "Aurora Seven", May 24, 1962 with Signed Color Portrait by Scott Carpenter (1925-2013) One of the original Mercury 7 Astronauts, all with the "right stuff". Scott Carpenter was the back up for John Glenn's Mercury-Atlas Six Flight, and astronaut for the Mercury-Atlas Seven Flight which he named Aurora 7. Overall a very successful 4 hours and 56 minutes in space even though it was not without its malfunctions, controversy and a splashdown 170 miles off target. During that re-entry period it was seriously thought a grim outcome awaited by many in the media including the legend, Walter Cronkite. But Carpenter's reputation ultimately remained intact. Offered is a flown section of the heat shield, a presentation piece by NASA with the plaque reading "Heat Shield From 'Aurora Seven' Mercury-Atlas 7. M. Scott Carpenter May 24, 1962. Segment is 1¼ x 1 x ½". Also included is a NASA color litho portrait of Scott Carpenter in coat and tie inscribed "For Nancy Best wishes, Scott Carpenter". Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
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