Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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The Fall Manuscript, Collectibles, Stamp and Space Memorabilia Auction

Mercury Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 302		1960s USA space program, large heat shield section. Likely used for testing in Mercury or Gemini program, this 4"x4"x2" piece was given to consignor's mother in the early 1960s by engineers from the NASA Engineering Dept. Pieces of heat shield this size are seldom offered. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,015
Lot 303		1961-63, FLOWN Mercury ablative heat shield-manned mission. This section of heat shield was removed from a manned spacecraft after it's mission was completed. After recovery the spaceraft was processed by NASA and several sections of the heat shield were removed. The section was examined to determine its performance during the re-entry phase of the flight which heated the ablative material to temperatures exceeding 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The fiberglass composite clearly shows the stress of re-entry on its charred exterior surface. This piece was destined to be a part of an acrylic display but was never used. It is unclear which orbital manned flight this section came from. Measures approximately 1 cubic inch. COA (#1/16) included. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 304		1961-63, FLOWN Mercury ablative heat shield-manned mission. This section of heat shield was removed from a manned spacecraft after it's mission was completed. After recovery the spaceraft was processed by NASA and several sections of the heat shield were removed. The section was examined to determine its performance during the re-entry phase of the flight which heated the ablative material to temperatures exceeding 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The fiberglass composite clearly shows the stress of re-entry on its charred exterior surface. This piece was destined to be a part of an acrylic display but was never used. It is unclear which orbital manned flight this section came from. Measures approximately 1 cubic inch. COA (#4/16) included. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 305		1962, scarce NASA Mercury Program photos. Group of 32 Mercury photos concerning both Alan Shepard and John Glenn missions. Many interesting images including some we have not seen before. Each with mimeograph or printed info on reverse. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 306		1960s-70s, scarce NASA space program photos. Group of 15 8"x10" B&W or color photos. Includes three 1962 JFK B&W photos taken on his last trip to the Cape, six Apollo 11 color photos shot on the lunar surface and Apollo 12 B&W photo depicting two US spacecraft on the Moon: Survyor III & LM Intrepid, the first such photo taken. Lastly, group of five Apollo 14 color photos, four taken on lunar surface and one of splashdown. Each with mimeograph info on reverse. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 307		1960-2004 USA space program artifact Lucites (x3). Three descriptive 2.5"x5.75"x1" Lucite holders containing Vehicle Assembly Building aluminum siding section, Mercury Control Center telecommunication cable segment and Launch Pad 36 mobile service tower shutters fiberglass, respectively. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180