Lot 928
Apollo 13 Flight Plan, Apollo 16 Guide to Descartes Region and a 1965 Mission Definition for Post-Apollo Exploration; Dick Underwood Collection (1927-2011) Richard "Dick" Underwood was chief engineer on the production of the first topographic maps of the moon. He was the first person to view every photograph from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and the first 23 space shuttle missions. He also provided technical training to every astronaut who went into space in the 20th Century. Three important NASA publications from the personal collection of Dick Underwood. 1.) A scarce Preliminary Apollo 13 Flight Plan AS-508/CSM-109/Lm7, dated February 6, 1970 with numerous notations by Underwood in red marker, with scores of charts and graphs, time table and activity summaries 80+ pages printed front and back. 2.) "On the Moon with Apollo 16, A Guidebook to the Descartes Region" dated April 1972 an impressive compilation of information gathered to share the excitement of exploration. 90pp and makes for fascinating reading. 3.) A remarkable find is this NASA study entitled Preliminary Mission Definition For Post-Apollo Manned Exploration of Space, Volume 1 2nd Edition. This 80+ page document outlining anticipated missions and applications of the Apollo mission is requesting through an enclosed cover letter within the mission definition colleagues' input on the handling of the cartography and mapping of the moon. Of course such a direct, forward thinking solicitation from the Advanced Missions Division of the Manned Space Sciences Programs regarding the photographic mapping of the lunar surface would be sent to Underwood and why he held this early document in his collection.
All are in very fine to excellent condition. Minimum silver fish damage to cover of Apollo 13 Flight Plan. Estimated Value $800 - UP
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