Lot 771
Retirement Presentation Photo (20x16") picturing assembly of the International Space Station and matted to 24x20". The mat is signed by over 50 of the consignor's co-workers and friends at NASA. We note the autograph of Terry Slezak among those signing this piece. Some of you might remember that Terry was the NASA photo tech and first human to directly touch moon dust when he opened the Hasselblad camera (to develop the film) used on the moon by Neil Armstrong during Apollo 11. Unbeknownst to him, the camera had been dropped on the lunar surface and the insides were covered in moon dust. Since it was unknown at the time whether or not moon dust contained pathogens dangerous to the human race, Terry was immediately quarantined with the crew of Apollo 11 and thus preserved his 15 minutes of fame in the history of the Space Program. Attractive.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized $127 |
