Lot 1549
Shuttle Program, 1990," Unaccepted" Group XIII Group Patch (3.5") This XIII Astronaut Candidate Group was nicknamed "The Hairballs". As the 13th astronaut group, the "unlucky" theme was discussed in designing an emblem for the group. A black cat was used on an early patch design rejected by NASA. An important piece of space history and a patch that is next to impossible to locate.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Realized $59 |
