Lot 590
Apollo 16, 1972, Two Page NASA "Uncensured Open Mike" Transcript. A certificate of authenticity is included that reads: "During the Apollo flights, all air-to-ground commentary was recorded and then transcribed by a pool of typists to hand out to the news media. As they were typed, a group of engineers, including myself, would review the typed versions in case the typist did not understand the NASA acronyms and to ensure accuracy of the transcript. All commentary was typed exactly as said without any censure. Attached is an original copy of the Apollo 16 commentary when John Young became "gaseous" on the surface of the moon and was discussing this with Charles Duke without realizing that the "mike was hot" and everybody on the ground heard their comments. A censured version appeared in many newspapers the following day…". Fascinating reading that offers a first-person window onto the flight. Needless to say, these uncensored transcripts are virtually unknown to exist today.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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