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Apollo Space Program 1969

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In Sputnik 2 was the first being launched into space – Laika the dog.

America tried to counter Russia’s first Satellite with an Explorer probe – it blew up… we called it “Kaputnik.”

Instead of dogs, we launched monkeys – responding to particular commands while in space.

Jackie Kenney was John. F. Kennedy’s husband during the start of the space race; after we found we were able to launch (and more importantly – recover) humans, he set the finish line of the space race as a manned moon landing.

Yuri Gagarin was the first human in space.

The first American in space was Alan Shepard. The first American to *orbit* the way Gagarin did was John Glenn

The Apollo Program was the final set of rockets & spacecraft to land men on the moon.

Russia had the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova.

Russia had the first spacewalk, Alexei Leonov

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July 20, 1969, man landed and walked on the moon.

The first mission was Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin, and Neil Armstrong.

The MTV flag is actually taken from Apollo 14…

0 Russians have danced on the moon, but Frank Sinatra sang “Fly me to the moon.”

The Eagle Has Landed : The Flight of Apollo 11 – 1969 NASA documentary

Apollo Program Polo Shirt $27.95 Apollo Program Polo Our Apollo Program Polo to commemorate the legacy of the Apollo spaceflight program. This shirt includes the official Apollo Program embroidered logo and features 6-3/4 oz. 100% cotton pique, with three-button placket, woodtone buttons, and contoured welt collar and cuffs.Color: Heather gray

8 Inch Apollo Program Patch $12.95 The large version of the Apollo Program patch. 8 inches.

Project Apollo: The Test Program, Pocket Space Guide $9.95 Project Apollo: The Test Program, Pocket Space Guide The Project Apollo: The Test Program, Pocket Space Guide belies its enormous content, with pertinent facts and color images for each mission– from Apollo 1 to Apollo 10. Providing an overall picture of the Apollo program, this guide includes sections on astronauts, mission patches, launch vehicles, command vehicles, landing vehicles, launch dates, mission objectives, flight plans, space suits, life support systems, and triumphs and failures. Both seasoned space buffs and young adults nurturing their interest in the space program will find this a perfect resource for the first 10 Apollo missions. Features: Format: Paperback Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing Publish Date: 4/10/2007 Dimensions (in Inches) 7H x 4.25L x 0.25T Pages: 96

Apollo 10: The NASA Mission Reports (2nd Edition) $18.95 Apollo 10 – The NASA Mission Reports comes with a bonus Windows CDROM which includes two movies of the flight of Apollo 10 as well as over 1400 pictures taken during the mission.On May 18th 1969 NASA launched the last in a series of daring test flights of the Apollo hardware. Apollo 10 would follow swiftly on the heels of the successful flight of Apollo 9. The goal was to send a second crew into deep space but this time with the fully equipped hardware that would be required for a lunar landing. Veteran astronauts Commmander Tom Stafford and Lunar Module Pilot Gene Cernan were to fly tantalisingly close to the barren lunar surface ? a mere eight nautical miles, while Command Module Pilot John Young would be required to conduct the first rendezvous in lunar orbit to ensure the safe return of his crew mates. All three men were veterans of the Gemini program and together they were the most experienced Apollo crew yet to fly.Apollo 10 – The NASA Mission Reports finally puts in one place FIVE of the most important documents from this final test flight, The Apollo 10 Press Kit, The Apollo 10 Preflight Mission Operation Report, The Apollo 10 Post Launch Mission Operation Report, The Apollo 10 Mission Operation Report Supplement and the Crew Technical Debriefing.These five documents combine to show the care and planning which NASA’s team applied to make sure that the next flight would succeed in finally fulfilling the impossible dream of putting a man on the moon. Features and Reviews ?Highly recommended for space buffs . . . ? CHOICE?What this text does well is to convey the sheer complexity of the spacecraft and its mission.? . -Astronomy Now ? an excellent source of information for spaceflight enthusiasts.? – Astronomy Now Paperback: 264 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing Inc; 2nd Bk&Cdr edition (November 1, 2000) Language: English Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches

The Robbins Medallions Flown Treasure from the Apollo Program $19.95 The focus of this book is on particular specialty within the space collecting realm:Flown commemorative artifacts from the Apollo Program.

APOLLO PROGRAM – 40th ANNIVERSARY / LIMITED EDITION BOXED PIN SET $30.95 Apollo Collectible Pinset at The Space Store. Apollo Moon Landing Anniversary items and rare Apollo collectibles.

Apollo Soyuz Program Patch $5.25 This emblem, designed by the Soviets, was commissioned by NASA to mark the first international manned space flight. The five-year program was conducted to establish space rescue techniques for the USA and the USSR, conduct scientific experiments, and to study the feasibility of more ambitious joint future projects. This mission marked the first major cooperation between the only two nations then engaged in manned space flight. It was the first meeting of two manned spacecraft of different nations in space. The flight established workable joint docking mechanisms, thus taking the firsts steps toward developing mutual space rescue capabilities. Approximately 3 inches.

Celebrating 50 Years of Americans in Space Commemorative Patch $7.95 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF AMERICANS IN SPACE This is a new patch designed by Tim Gagnon. It honors and celebrates America’s achievements in space.In 1961 two countries began what came to be known as the Space Race – the USSR and the USA. Its goal was to showcase to the world the technical prowess of each country. On May 25, 1961 the American President challenged his nation to ?land a man on the Moon and return him safely to Earth.? That goal was met on July 24, 1969. The knowledge gained from that achievement led to learning howto “live and work in space” towards the goal of returning to the Moon to stay and one day explore the surface of Mars.The central elements are representations of our past and current achievements. The US Flag on the surface of the Moon and the International Space Station in orbit above the Earth. The Astronaut Symbol, representing every American who has flown in space connects the two achievements.The emblems of every past manned space program from Project Mercury to the Space Shuttle surround the center paying tribute to the men and women who made those programs possible and a success. The seven star constellation “Aquila.” which means “Eagle” honor the original seven astronauts as well as the final crews of Challenger and Columbia. The three stars together in the upper left honor the crew of Apollo 1.

Apollo 40th Anniversary Bear $13.95 Apollo 40th Anniversary Bear Our new Apollo 40th Anniversary Bear is ready for launch, suited up in an Apollo Spacesuit. The suit features the Apollo Program logo, as well as an Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Lapel Pin. The Apollo Bear is approximately 9″ x 5″ and cuddly.

Apollo Mission Patch Collage $29.85 Apollo Program Collage Beautiful one piece set of Apollo emblems. Program emblem surrounded by the individualmission emblems. Size 10 3/4″ x 10 1/2″. Great for collectors!! Mission patches are 2″ patches Apollo Program Patch in center is an 8″ patch

Framed Apollo Pin Set $99.95 Apollo Program Pin Set This set of mission insignia lapel pins commemorate the legacy of the Apollo program. Included are insignias from the 11 manned Apollo missions, as well as the Apollo Program emblem, and a replica emblem of the plaque left on the Moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts. Size: 11-3/4″ x 9-3/4″ (wood frame8 x 10 inches.

Apollo Photo Postcards $4.95 A set of 12 4×6 inch Apollo image postcards. Click on the inset for another image. These are some of the classic pictures taken during the Apollo program. Be sure to see our other NASA photographs as well.

Apollo First Landing Patch $4.95 This insignia was produced in 1969 shortly after the Apollo 11 mission. Although production records of this emblem have long been lost, it is likely that it was commissioned by the Grumman Aircraft Corporation, the builder of the Lunar Landing Module. 4 inches.

Apollo 7 Mission Lapel Pin $3.95 Apollo 7 Mission Lapel Pin Apollo 7 was the first manned mission in the Apollo program to be launched. It was an eleven-day Earth-orbital mission, the first manned launch of the Saturn IB launch vehicle, and the first three-man American space mission.

World Space Museum: From the Earth to the Moon: Apollo Astronaut Model $9.95 World Space Museum: From the Earth to the Moon: Apollo Astronaut Model Astronaut Neil Armstrong climbed down Eagle’s ladder and stepped onto the surface of the Moon on July 20, 1969. The From the Earth to the Moon package includes: One snap together plastic model (no glue needed to assemble) as pictured 2-sided, full-color, illustrated educational information sheet (see below), which also includes assembly instructions 11 collectible trading cards of famous astronauts, scientists, equipment and events

Apollo Moonwalker Saluting $7.95 “One small step for man … One Giant Leap for Mankind!” This Apollo Moonwalker Saluting recreates the moment that Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong on July 20, 1969 became the first human being to set foot on the Moon. He was joined minutes later by LEM Pilot Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin. This highly detailed Astronaut Figure is on a moon surface base and is depicted saluting. This astronaut is 3.5″ tall.

Apollo/Soyuz/Skylab Missions Pin Set $129.95 Apollo/ Skylab/ Apollo – Soyuz Mission Pin Frame Set This 20 insignia lapel pin set includes all the Apollo Program mission emblems, the patch designs for the Skylab space station (launched with Apollo hardware) and the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project first multi-nation mission. Also included in this 11 by 14 inch frame is a double-sized Apollo Program lapel pin, a mini-replica of the Apollo 11 plaque left on the Moon and a metal-etched inscribed plaque. A handsome gift for the space fan in your life or for yourself.Size: 11″ x 14″

Apollo 17 Mission Lapel Pin $3.95 Apollo 17 Mission Lapel Pin This is a high quality enamel lapel pin that is approximately one inch in diameter.Apollo 17 was the eleventh manned space mission in the NASA Apollo program. It was the first night launch of a U.S. human spaceflight and the sixth and final lunar landing mission of the Apollo program. The mission was launched on December 7, 1972, and concluded on December 19. As of 2008, it remains the most recent manned Moon landing.

Apollo 10 Flown Coldplate Shielding $185 Apollo 10 became the dress rehearsal for the first lunar landing mission Apollo 11. Astronauts John Young, Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford extensively tested the Lunar Module in lunar orbit may 1969. This presentation bears a part of a flown “coldplate” of Apollo 10 and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity plus a fact sheet about Apollo 10. The source of this coldplate is the Mascoutah Air and Space Museum. The coldplate was used to shield critical computer components in the command module. Your presentation package includes : 8×10 color glossy presentation – ready to mat and frame Flown piece of coldplate from the Apollo 10 command module Certificate of authenticity Attractive Apollo 10 fact sheet with interesting facts about the mission No discounts allowed for this presentation. This item ships separately, no rush shipping is available for this item.

Apollo 8 Flown Heatshield $275 First time mankind left the gravity of earth and watched an “earthrise” Apollo 8 became one of the most famous Apollo missions circling around the moon on Christmas 1968 where the astronauts James Lovell, Frank Borman and Bill Anders read from the bible. This presentation bears a part of the flown heatshield of Apollo 8 and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity plus a fact sheet about Apollo 8. This edition is limited to 50 presentations. The source of this heatshield is a larger block formerly encased in lucite and given to NASA workers and VIPs as a recognition of their work in the Apollo program. Flown artifacts from Apollo 8 are very rare and high in demand. Your presentation package includes : 8×10 color glossy presentation – ready to mat and frame Flown heatshield fragment from the Apollo 8 Command Module Certificate of authenticity Attractive Apollo 8 fact sheet with interesting facts about the mission No discounts allowed for this presentation. This item ships separately, no rush shipping is available for this item.