Lot 633
Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN Heat Shield Fragments. Mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (3x3") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XIII / Flown Heatshield Fragments / April 11-17, 1970". Included is a photocopy of a typed COA on NASA letterhead that reads: "Following the ill-fated flight of Apollo 13 on April 11 through April 17, 1970, samples of the Command Module Heat Shield were removed for analysis. Attached are fragments of the Heat Shield material that were removed". These flagments are an important part of the historical record.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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| Realized $288 |
