posted 03-14-2004 10:19 PM. From Space Mission Patches: Hamilton Sundstrand, the manufacturer of the Shuttle EVA (extravehicular activity, known colloquially as a "space walk") suits, designed this patch to be affixed to all of its space suits — since company logos are verboten on NASA equipment. This patch is also based on the da Vinci ...posted 03-08-2024 09:27 AM. SpaceCraft cover #8 in Charles Vukotich's catalogue is stated to have just 30 printed, with a value of $110. Is that still the case or have more since been discovered?Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports.Oct 28, 2023 · posted 10-28-2023 03:23 AM. Space Cover of the Week, Week 725 (October 29, 2023) Space Cover 725: Not a space cover but a memento. Above a cover with pictorial cancel commemorating the launch of Soyuz TMA-03M with the cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko (RKA), and the astronauts Don Pettit (NASA) and Andre Kuipers (ESA) direction to ISS. Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports.Astrobotic Technology release Astrobotic Awarded More Than $1 Million to Advance CubeRover Payloads. Astrobotic has been awarded two contracts by NASA to support the development of payloads for future delivery on its 4U and 6U CubeRovers — the world's first line of commercial lunar rovers.Jan 5, 2024 · I've been trying to pick up a (NASA) shuttle tile for years now for some STEM outreach demos, and recently stumbled across something that puzzled me. In a recent eBay auction (225934030605), a thermal tile was described as being an "Early space shuttle HRSI thermal protection tile" that was "mounted and used on the test flight before the first ... Both crew then had to apply a steady pull on deploy cables and tapes until the wheels were on the ground. After it was on the ground, the crew actually picked it up and turned it 90deg. The fenders, seats, seat belts, and console then had to be deployed on it. mikej. Member. Email has become an integral part of our daily lives, with millions of messages being sent and received every day. Whether you use it for personal or professional purposes, it’s cr...Registered: Nov 1999. posted 06-15-2023 03:43 PM. Here is the Soyuz MS-24 mission patch, representing the crew of Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub of Roscosmos and Loral O'Hara of NASA. waa49. Member. Posts: 196. From: Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hessen. Registered: Sep 2015.Languages are not a strong point of mine, and especially when trying to identify words in an unfamiliar language written in a handwritten script, so I'm reaching out for any help our …collectspace.com. Apollo A7L spacesuit: outer fabric texture - collectSPACE: Messages. Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports. Moon Missions.by Susan M. Niebur with David W. Brown, editor. When it started in the early 1990s, NASA's Discovery Program represented a breakthrough in the way NASA explores space. Providing opportunities for low-cost planetary science missions, the Discovery Program has funded a series of relatively small, focused, …posted 09-15-2017 04:57 AM. Apollo GSFC Operations Control badges for missions 12 through 17 and Skylab 2 and 3 were offered at Lunar Legacies auction #23 in July of this year. I have similar badges for the first six space shuttle missions.[Lunar Legacies] Space memorabilia (May 2022) - collectSPACE: Messages. Contact Us | The Source for Space History & Artifacts. Ultimate Bulletin …Both crew then had to apply a steady pull on deploy cables and tapes until the wheels were on the ground. After it was on the ground, the crew actually picked it up and turned it 90deg. The …Space Cover of the Week, Week 737 (January 21, 2024) Space Cover 737: USS Noa and MA-6 Friendship 7 Recovery. This Goldcraft cover, with regular US postage, is postmarked for the USS Noa's recovery of John Glenn and his Friendship 7 capsule. Mercury-Atlas 6, with John Glenn aboard his Friendship 7 …A push message is any notification from a smartphone app that displays while that app is not actively in use. Push messages are common on apps for iPhone and Android, and they freq...posted 03-10-2024 08:43 AM. Space Cover of the Week, Week 744 (March 10, 2024) Space Cover 744: That Image Looks Familiar, Goldcraft Cachet Sources. The above …In the book "First Man" by James R. Hansen it was stated that Deke Slayton gave Neil Armstrong the option of replacing Buzz Aldrin with Jim Lovell. This offer was made while Apollo 8 was in flight. If Neil Armstrong had accepted this offer, the Apollo 11 crew would have been Armstrong, Lovell, and Collins. But pin collecting was huge in the Eastern Bloc back in the day. Moscow was happy to promote their prowess in space achievements by sanctioning the release of 1000s of small pins. Especially during the period between about 1959 and 1971 you will find many fine examples of tiny artwork with great detail. streetsnake. Jan 5, 2024 · I've been trying to pick up a (NASA) shuttle tile for years now for some STEM outreach demos, and recently stumbled across something that puzzled me. In a recent eBay auction (225934030605), a thermal tile was described as being an "Early space shuttle HRSI thermal protection tile" that was "mounted and used on the test flight before the first ... Made from clear polycarbonate, the FTU was based on the design of the Coca-Cola Space Can first flown in 1985 and held up to seven ounces. The design incorporated a unique baffle and thin vanes at its bottom to keep the liquid and carbon dioxide (CO2) from separating. Eighteen (18) of the "space cups" and the dispenser first flew on shuttle ...posted 07-01-2020 10:50 AM. For us astrophilatelists, collectors of postal covers and stamps, it would be 55 years ago to this day (July 1) that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) established mail service at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. With the beginning of Florida's rocket and space efforts during the 1950's, the closest ... Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports. posted 01-07-2015 01:53 PM. All of my lists I have now updated. I have HUNDREDS of patches to trade. Rocket launches for Atlas, Delta, Titan, some SpaceX and Orbital Sciences as well. USAF space related units and lots of other Nasa patches including some nice payload ones.This information includes model designation, Bureau Number (the Navy serial number), squadron, and tail code/modex (the aircraft's "side number"). If a mission is not listed, it's because the astronauts departed the spacecraft aboard the recovery ship. MERCURY 3 -- HUS-1 BuNo 148767, HMR (L)-262, ET-44. MERCURY 4 -- …Apollo 14 launch pass. Apollo 15 launch pass. Apollo 17 press KSC/MSC. Apollo 17 launch. Apollo-Soyuz press KSC/MSC. And then in one lot: Pad 39A visitor, VAB, and KSC News Center, all signed in back by Charles Buckley (so 1960's-1970's.) Here are some photos showing all of them. These three are in one lot. They have …posted 07-01-2020 10:50 AM. For us astrophilatelists, collectors of postal covers and stamps, it would be 55 years ago to this day (July 1) that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) established mail service at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. With the beginning of Florida's rocket and space efforts during the 1950's, the closest ... Registered: Nov 1999. posted 01-02-2023 02:05 PM. From Lunar Legacies: The 40th Lunar Legacies Space Memorabilia Auction is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29, 2023. Many of the auction lots (for preview purposes only) will be appearing on the Lunar Legacies' website. The deadline for consignments is Jan. 12, 2023 at the latest. Here's one about Henri Landwirth, who was manager of the Holiday Inn and the Starlight Motel. On the day the Holiday Inn opened, the Starlight Lounge coincidentally burst into flames and burned to the ground. The Cocoa Beach police didn't think the fire was such a coincidence and interrogated Landswirth, who professed shock at the implication.Peggy Whitson, who spent 675 days in space over the course of four missions — three for NASA and one commercial — came to Space Center Houston on Monday (Jan. 8) for the reveal of her Axiom Space flight suit as it was placed on public display. She wore the emblem-adorned, blue and black garment as the commander of … posted 09-15-2017 04:57 AM. Apollo GSFC Operations Control badges for missions 12 through 17 and Skylab 2 and 3 were offered at Lunar Legacies auction #23 in July of this year. I have similar badges for the first six space shuttle missions. Topic: [Discuss] NASA's Artemis II mission (Orion) Please use this topic to discuss Artemis II, NASA's first crewed flight of the Space Launch System with its Orion …posted 06-26-2001 12:42 PM. According to "Space Patches: From Mercury to the Space Shuttle" by Judith Kaplan and Robert Muniz, the Mach 25 patch is: ...not available to the general public. Not even all astronauts qualify to wear this patch, since a ride in the Shuttle is a prerequisite to ownership. Hart Sastrowardoyo. The message sent to the World leaders from the United States asking if they would like to have messages taken to the Moon is included in We Came in Peace For All Mankind. Rahman mentions in his book "NASA sent 116 requests. They received 81 replies, of which 73 provided messages from heads of State." Those messages are the heart and soul of ... posted 03-08-2024 09:27 AM. SpaceCraft cover #8 in Charles Vukotich's catalogue is stated to have just 30 printed, with a value of $110. Is that still the case or have more since been discovered?Clarence "Skip" Chauvin's death slipped our notice when he died on Nov. 26 2021, but given his role in space history, merits a post here. From the Albuquerque Journal as published on Dec. 5, 2021: Skip signed on with NASA in April 1963; the Apollo program at Alamogordo, scheduled to last for three years. …posted 03-14-2004 10:19 PM. From Space Mission Patches: Hamilton Sundstrand, the manufacturer of the Shuttle EVA (extravehicular activity, known colloquially as a "space walk") suits, designed this patch to be affixed to all of its space suits — since company logos are verboten on NASA equipment. This patch is also based on the da Vinci ...Assessing, identifying Dad's NASA stuff - collectSPACE: Messages. space history and artifacts articles. Messages. space history discussion forums. Sightings. … Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports. posted 09-25-2020 02:44 PM. With the cororanvirus pandemic limiting the ability for NASA to safely host the public for launches, the space agency has introduced a new virtual launch passport to encourage watching the launches online. Print, fold, and get ready to fill your virtual launch passport. Stamps will be emailed following …Feb 21, 2023 · The Ax-2 mission patch highlights the beauty of space, hope for the future, and the important role of the ISS to unite the best aspects of humanity. The Ax-2 patch is a classic triangular shape, which represents stability and power. A sea of bright stars and constellations shine through the black canvas honoring the mission’s focus on ... Author: Topic: Introduction to space collecting: mensax Member . Posts: 861 From: Virginia Registered: Apr 2002: posted 01-24-2006 08:44 PMSpace News space history and artifacts articles Messages space history discussion forums Sightings worldwide astronaut appearances Resources selected space history documentsRegistered: Nov 1999. posted 06-15-2023 03:43 PM. Here is the Soyuz MS-24 mission patch, representing the crew of Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub of Roscosmos and Loral O'Hara of NASA. waa49. Member. Posts: 196. From: Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hessen. Registered: Sep 2015.The annual Astronaut Memorial Ceremony for the 17 crew members of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia who perished in America's space program will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 at 1 p.m. EST at Sand Point Park in Titusville, Florida. Shuttle astronaut Mike McCulley will be the keynote speaker.posted 03-12-2011 07:14 PM. During the Apollo era, the Cape Kennedy Hilton was the only far-north motel resort adjacent to Port Canaveral. The now-Radisson Resort at the Port is of the same location as the old Hilton was on. Yes, indeed, just about all the old Hilton foundations and structures were completely re-built.Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports.Registered: Nov 1999. posted 06-15-2023 03:43 PM. Here is the Soyuz MS-24 mission patch, representing the crew of Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub of Roscosmos and Loral O'Hara of NASA. waa49. Member. Posts: 196. From: Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hessen. Registered: Sep 2015.Topic: Photo of the week 1000 (December 23, 2023) heng44. Member. Posts: 3709. From: Netherlands. Registered: Nov 2001. posted 12-22-2023 01:26 PM. For Photo of the Week number 1,000 I went back to the source. On Saturday 21 December 1968 I was 12 years old and watching the launch of Apollo …Dragon Models' first look at their new 1:72 Saturn V, as being announced at the All Japan Model & Hobby Show. Robert Pearlman. Editor. Posts: 43351. From: Houston, TX. Registered: Nov 1999. posted 10-11-2011 04:15 PM. I have photos of the first test casting, which I'm using to recommend detail improvements.posted 01-13-2024 06:00 AM. collectSPACE. Last built-for-flight external tank lifted into place for space shuttle Endeavour exhibit. NASA's last-remaining, built-for-flight space shuttle external tank finally took to the sky, albeit for only two brief hops above Los Angeles.Made from clear polycarbonate, the FTU was based on the design of the Coca-Cola Space Can first flown in 1985 and held up to seven ounces. The design incorporated a unique baffle and thin vanes at its bottom to keep the liquid and carbon dioxide (CO2) from separating. Eighteen (18) of the "space cups" and the dispenser first …It was a speculative, primitive vision of a satellite on an Italian twenty five lira stamp of 1956. It was produced to commemorate the 7th Congress of the International Astronautical Federation held in Rome on 17-22 September 1956. Unfortunately I do not own a first day cover of it to illustrate here, they are hard to find, although the stamp ...The message of the Good Samaritan is to have compassion for your enemies, and that it is possible for enemies to be good neighbors. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, a man head...posted 03-05-2012 06:07 PM. I am looking for historical information on the NASA Local Post (NLP)/Space City Cover Society (SCCS) relating to the local posts (Lo-Po's) that were produced. I am trying to confirm that the last "Lo-Po's" that were produced were for the STS-3 mission in March of 1982. I had been under the …Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 personal preference kits. ... [Armstrong] has never released any information about the contents of his PPK. He agreed to do so for publication in this book, but was reported …Puckett Auctions of Muncie, Indiana, will hold the first in a series of sales of space hardware from the Charlie Bell estate on May 23, 2020. This Is the first of over 4,000 items that will be up for auction in the next few months. One owner with over 10,000 square feet of items that have been in storage for 20 years since … Tindall wrote over 1,100 memos between 1964 and 1970 for both Gemini and Apollo. There are copies of many of them available in several different archives but there is not a complete set. One of Tindall's friends put together a set of 185 Apollo Tindallgrams just after Bill died in 1995. The University of Houston-Clear Lake Archives has a ... posted 02-17-2015 10:21 AM. My newest piece is a copy of "Flying to the Moon" signed by Mike Collins. This leaves me with needing only two books written and signed by American astronauts to have a complete collection. One is "My Life as an Astronaut" by Alan Bean and "First on the Moon" signed by Armstrong (I have it …SpaceX and Axiom Space are now targeting Thursday, Jan. 18 at 4:49 p.m. EST (2149 GMT) for the launch of Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) to the International Space Station (ISS). This launch date change will allow additional time for teams to complete pre-launch checkouts and data analysis, including of the …collectSPACE | space history websites. advertisements. collectSPACE provides the following links to sites related to space history and the space memorabilia hobby. space …Mar 5, 2024 · And that is why we are so excited to announce that we are taking applications again," said Shannon Walker, deputy chief of NASA's Astronaut Office. NASA is now through April 2 recruiting for its 24th class of astronauts. The Universe is Calling: Apply to Be a NASA Astronaut (Official NASA Video feat. Morgan Freeman) - YouTube. The Universe is ... Royce Renfrew (Tungsten Flight) has posted a list of NASA Flight Directors, their "Color" designation and when they were appointed a Flight director. Red Flight - Christopher C. Kraft, 1960. Blue Flight - John Hodge, 1963. White Flight - Eugene F. Kranz, 1963.This information includes model designation, Bureau Number (the Navy serial number), squadron, and tail code/modex (the aircraft's "side number"). If a mission is not listed, it's because the astronauts departed the spacecraft aboard the recovery ship. MERCURY 3 -- HUS-1 BuNo 148767, HMR (L)-262, ET-44. MERCURY 4 -- …posted 09-15-2017 04:57 AM. Apollo GSFC Operations Control badges for missions 12 through 17 and Skylab 2 and 3 were offered at Lunar Legacies auction #23 in July of this year. I have similar badges for the first six space shuttle missions. Languages are not a strong point of mine, and especially when trying to identify words in an unfamiliar language written in a handwritten script, so I'm reaching out for any help our German speaking cS members can provide. The images below show both sides of a postcard. I can readily work out that the picture shows a postman of the Grand Duchy ... Saying thank you is really important. Saying thank you is a sign of respect and gratitude. It’s a very simple way of maintaining a relationship with family and friends and it’s als...Registered: Aug 2005. posted 12-12-2023 02:00 PM. Space Cover of the Week, Week 731 (December 10, 2023) Space Cover 731: MOL and its Pilots. The Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) was part of the United States Air Force (USAF) human spaceflight program in the 1960s. The project was developed from early …Jan 20, 2024 · Topic: Photo of the week 1003 (January 20, 2024) heng44. Member. Posts: 3715. From: Netherlands. Registered: Nov 2001. posted 01-20-2024 04:50 AM. Skylab 4 commander Gerry Carr is seen with the Manned Manoeuvring Unit (MMU) during fit checks at the Kennedy Space Center on August 12, 1972. NukeGuy. Church signs are a great way to communicate with your community. They can be used to share information about upcoming events, express support for local causes, or simply spread a m...Apr 4, 2016 · posted 04-04-2016 12:05 AM. collectSPACE. First look: Boeing CST-100 Starliner crew spacecraft program patch. First it was given an acronym, then it was assigned a name. Now Boeing's CST-100 Starliner crewed spacecraft has its own program patch. The commercial space capsule, which Boeing is producing to transport NASA astronauts to and from the ... Languages are not a strong point of mine, and especially when trying to identify words in an unfamiliar language written in a handwritten script, so I'm reaching out for any help our German speaking cS members can provide. The images below show both sides of a postcard. I can readily work out that the picture shows a postman of the Grand Duchy ... Registered: Nov 1999. posted 07-29-2013 11:08 PM. Fred Haise is now signing to support the INFINITY Science Center (thanks to David Chudwin for the tip): I appreciate your interest in acquiring my autograph. In response to your request I am asking for a donation of $50 for each autograph or $100 for three autographs.Author: Topic: Apollo command module launch seating order: Ade74 Member . Posts: 47 From: Peterborough, England Registered: Nov 2009: posted 03-22-2010 07:59 AMAfter the holddown arms released the Saturn, the rods were stretched through the dies, slowing the initial acceleration over the first 6 to 7 inches off the pad. As you mentioned, the number of slow release pins varied over time. SA-501 (Apollo 4) had 16 pins; it took 1.17 seconds to free the vehicle from the pins and limited the transient to ...In today’s digital age, messaging apps have become an essential part of our everyday lives. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your ...Registered: Nov 1999. posted 07-29-2013 11:08 PM. Fred Haise is now signing to support the INFINITY Science Center (thanks to David Chudwin for the tip): I appreciate your interest in acquiring my autograph. In response to your request I am asking for a donation of $50 for each autograph or $100 for three autographs.Ferenc Pavlics, who as an engineer with General Motors led the development of the Apollo lunar roving vehicle, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California, according to his niece. He was 96. From cS member David Clow in a 2015 article for RocketSTEM: "I came up with this idea of folding the … Tindall wrote over 1,100 memos between 1964 and 1970 for both Gemini and Apollo. There are copies of many of them available in several different archives but there is not a complete set. One of Tindall's friends put together a set of 185 Apollo Tindallgrams just after Bill died in 1995. The University of Houston-Clear Lake Archives has a ... Feb 21, 2023 · The Ax-2 mission patch highlights the beauty of space, hope for the future, and the important role of the ISS to unite the best aspects of humanity. The Ax-2 patch is a classic triangular shape, which represents stability and power. A sea of bright stars and constellations shine through the black canvas honoring the mission’s focus on ... Jan 5, 2024 · I've been trying to pick up a (NASA) shuttle tile for years now for some STEM outreach demos, and recently stumbled across something that puzzled me. In a recent eBay auction (225934030605), a thermal tile was described as being an "Early space shuttle HRSI thermal protection tile" that was "mounted and used on the test flight before the first ... posted 04-04-2016 12:05 AM. collectSPACE. First look: Boeing CST-100 Starliner crew spacecraft program patch. First it was given an acronym, then it was assigned a name. Now Boeing's CST-100 Starliner crewed spacecraft has its own program patch. The commercial space capsule, which Boeing is producing to transport …Registered: Mar 2001. posted 09-07-2023 12:55 PM. The last day closing of KSCPO is not on Sept. 15, but rather, later in the month and most likely not before Sept 29th. But, please keep in mind, any date at this time is not confirmed. Once a definite closing date has been decided on, I will post that information here.The message of the Good Samaritan is to have compassion for your enemies, and that it is possible for enemies to be good neighbors. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, a man head...posted 03-12-2011 07:14 PM. During the Apollo era, the Cape Kennedy Hilton was the only far-north motel resort adjacent to Port Canaveral. The now-Radisson Resort at the Port is of the same location as the old Hilton was on. Yes, indeed, just about all the old Hilton foundations and structures were completely re-built.Flown on Jim Lovell's PPK as described on COA. Two LOA came with this patch. On my knowledge, only five were flown. Asking 2500$ shipping included. Apollo 13 checklist page flown and signed by Jim Lovell and Fred Haise. COA from Chet Diamond. Checklist from flight data file. Asking 3700$ shipping included. …For instance, Kodak, a devoted supplier to NASA, received an internegative copy of the Apollo 11 images, which Shanebrook used in 1969 to create several prints as a memento of his time with Kodak. With accurate internegative copies in hand, NASA was willing to share prints from those negatives with pretty much anyone who asked.Examples of good voicemail greetings include, “I’m away from my desk, but I’ll get right back to you!” and, “I’m available but I can’t find the phone. Leave a message and I’ll call...Collectspace messages
posted 08-27-2012 10:11 AM. Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 personal preference kits. ... [Armstrong] has never released any information about the contents of his PPK. He agreed to do so for publication in this book, but was reported he was unable to find the manifest among his many papers. All he had to say about what he took with him to the Moon ...Jan 14, 2024 · Today this building is home to the Canaveral Port Ministry. The current Cape Canaveral post office is nearby at 8700 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. An article from the Orlando Sentinel on May 3, 1963 shows the new Cape Canaveral post office, Elizabeth Holmes is seen standing outside with the other postal workers. Axman. Today we officially welcomed 10 new explorers to the NASA family! Our 2021 astronaut candidates have reported for duty at NASA Johnson Space Center and were sworn in this morning, kicking off their two-year training. This new astronaut candidate class is NASA's 23rd since 1959. Robert Pearlman. Registered: Mar 2001. posted 03-02-2023 04:33 PM. Here are a few more covers that received USS Portland (LPD-27) onboard ship postal cancellations for the Dec. 11, 2022 Artemis 1 / Orion splashdown and recovery from the Pacific Ocean off the coast of …The Biden-Harris Administration Monday (March 11) released the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes funding to invest in America and the American people …SpaceX and Axiom Space are now targeting Thursday, Jan. 18 at 4:49 p.m. EST (2149 GMT) for the launch of Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) to the International Space Station (ISS). This launch date change will allow additional time for teams to complete pre-launch checkouts and data analysis, including of the …collectSPACE is a news publication and online community for space history enthusiasts and professionals. The site's readership includes curators and conservators, …Here's one about Henri Landwirth, who was manager of the Holiday Inn and the Starlight Motel. On the day the Holiday Inn opened, the Starlight Lounge coincidentally burst into flames and burned to the ground. The Cocoa Beach police didn't think the fire was such a coincidence and interrogated Landswirth, who professed shock at the implication. Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports. It was a speculative, primitive vision of a satellite on an Italian twenty five lira stamp of 1956. It was produced to commemorate the 7th Congress of the International Astronautical Federation held in Rome on 17-22 September 1956. Unfortunately I do not own a first day cover of it to illustrate here, they are hard to find, although the stamp ...With Millennials and Gen Z making up more than 40% of the population but owning approximately 6% of American wealth, younger generations are largely priced out of the upper echelon of the collecting market. Collections such as philately and autographs appeal to an older demographic, especially for individuals and events …Helen Sharman CMG OBE singled out the University's out-of-this-world research after receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Science during a graduation ceremony, held at De Montfort Hall, in Leicester, today (Thursday 18 January). Helen became the first Briton to blast off into space in 1991, where she spent eight days orbiting Earth in a …posted 01-22-2023 09:22 AM. Space Cover of the Week, Week 686 (January 22, 2023) Space Cover 686: D-558-II Skyrocket First Flight. Almost 75 years ago the Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket rocketplane made its' maiden flight in the hands of Douglas test pilot John Martin. Above is a cover that Mr. Martin carried on that …It was a speculative, primitive vision of a satellite on an Italian twenty five lira stamp of 1956. It was produced to commemorate the 7th Congress of the International Astronautical Federation held in Rome on 17-22 September 1956. Unfortunately I do not own a first day cover of it to illustrate here, they are hard to find, although the stamp ...posted 09-11-2011 11:43 AM. One should also note out of interest that because optical scanning equipment was used, two covers are involved. The first as we know is 149734 which was probably flown. That means that there is an unflown cover whose number was recorded incorrectly.This is correct. The event became one of the famous marketing strategies of Paul Fisher, inventor of the "space pen." He claimed that the AG-7 ink pen was used to push in the bi-metallic strip of the breaker assembly, thus "saving" two of the Apollo 11 crew from being stranded on the moon. In fact, it was stated by the crew …Royce Renfrew (Tungsten Flight) has posted a list of NASA Flight Directors, their "Color" designation and when they were appointed a Flight director. Red Flight - Christopher C. Kraft, 1960. Blue Flight - John Hodge, 1963. White Flight - Eugene F. Kranz, 1963.collectSPACE is a news publication and online community for space history enthusiasts and professionals. The site's readership includes curators and conservators, …The label is clear in appearance with white colored writing measuring approximately 1/2" x 2-1/4" wide. Requested research by the Chicago History Museum enabled the determination that the model signature should be completed as "Richard Rush Studio, 168 N. Clinton Street, Chicago 6, Illinois". Why the "6" … Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports. Welcome to collectSPACE! Thank you for the additional insight into the history behind the shuttle tire displays and related exhibits. Other than the globe, what other tire and tire related presentations do you recall being made? hyperv6 New Member . Posts: 2 From: Clinton, Ohio USA Registered: Aug 2013: posted 08-28-2013 06:47 PMClarence "Skip" Chauvin's death slipped our notice when he died on Nov. 26 2021, but given his role in space history, merits a post here. Skip signed on with NASA in April 1963; the Apollo program at Alamogordo, scheduled to last for three years. He worked as an electrical engineer for the first mission of the launch …The footage of the S-IVB separation is one of the most commonly misidentified pieces of film from the Apollo program. It has been connected to several different flights, but there have been very few noted as the correct source. The footage is from AS-203, which flew on August 25, 1966.posted 08-27-2009 09:12 PM. This is the second set of Topps' American Heritage series of cards. According to Beckett magazine's blog: The product will arrive in early August with a combination of two autographs, cut signatures, patches, Relics or stamp cards in every 24-pack hobby box. It looks to be a product heavy on political memorabilia as ...Ferenc Pavlics, LRV engineer (1928-2024) - collectSPACE: Messages. Contact Us | The Source for Space History & Artifacts. Source for space history, space …From: Houston, TX. Registered: Nov 1999. posted 12-14-2022 12:25 PM. UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi released the SpaceX Crew-6 patch ( via Twitter ). Our Crew-6 mission patch is here, happy and excited to share it with you. The crew includes Al Neyadi, NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren Hoburg and …collectspace.com. Apollo A7L spacesuit: outer fabric texture - collectSPACE: Messages. Source for space history, space artifacts, and space memorabilia. Learn where astronauts will appear, browse collecting guides, and read original space history-related daily reports. Moon Missions.The STS-3 approach problem is simply explained by stating that the auto system, while it correctly controlled the nose of the ship on the outer glide-slope, through the preflare, and on the inner glide slope, it did a poor job of modulating the speed brakes to control the airspeed on the outer glide-slope.posted 09-11-2011 11:43 AM. One should also note out of interest that because optical scanning equipment was used, two covers are involved. The first as we know is 149734 which was probably flown. That means that there is an unflown cover whose number was recorded incorrectly.posted 03-10-2024 08:43 AM. Space Cover of the Week, Week 744 (March 10, 2024) Space Cover 744: That Image Looks Familiar, Goldcraft Cachet Sources. The above …Email has become a primary form of communication in the modern workplace. As such, it is important to have an effective system in place for managing the messages you receive. Here ...Clarence "Skip" Chauvin's death slipped our notice when he died on Nov. 26 2021, but given his role in space history, merits a post here. Skip signed on with NASA in April 1963; the Apollo program at Alamogordo, scheduled to last for three years. He worked as an electrical engineer for the first mission of the launch …Made from clear polycarbonate, the FTU was based on the design of the Coca-Cola Space Can first flown in 1985 and held up to seven ounces. The design incorporated a unique baffle and thin vanes at its bottom to keep the liquid and carbon dioxide (CO2) from separating. Eighteen (18) of the "space cups" and the dispenser first … Registered: Nov 1999. posted 01-02-2023 02:05 PM. From Lunar Legacies: The 40th Lunar Legacies Space Memorabilia Auction is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29, 2023. Many of the auction lots (for preview purposes only) will be appearing on the Lunar Legacies' website. The deadline for consignments is Jan. 12, 2023 at the latest. Britain's first astronaut has paid tribute to the University of Leicester's world class space research. Helen Sharman CMG OBE singled out the University's out-of-this-world research after receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Science during a graduation ceremony, held at De Montfort Hall, in Leicester, today (Thursday 18 …posted 03-10-2024 08:43 AM. Space Cover of the Week, Week 744 (March 10, 2024) Space Cover 744: That Image Looks Familiar, Goldcraft Cachet Sources. The above …posted 09-29-2017 03:58 PM. It makes sense that NASA would want to fly significantly more Silver Snoopy pins beginning with STS-26, given the award's purpose. The agency suddenly had many more people working directly on protecting the crew's safety and that work didn't end with the first return to flight mission.Topic: Photo of the week 997 (December 2, 2023) heng44. Member. Posts: 3700. From: Netherlands. Registered: Nov 2001. posted 12-01-2023 12:30 PM. In their flight seats aboard Space Shuttle Discovery at Launch Pad 39B are (front to back) STS-95 Payload Specialists Chiaki Mukai and John Glenn and Mission …As a point of clarification, the Apollo suits (A7L and A7LB) did not have pressure sealing zippers at the boots. The zippers seen in the boot photos of earlier posts are regular non-sealing zippers in the restraint layer and in the inner comfort layer. The boot bladder was glued to the leg bladder and was not detachable.Birthdays are a special time of year for everyone, and sending a heartfelt message to your loved one can make their day even more special. Whether you’re writing a card, making a p... Registered: Dec 2008. posted 03-22-2023 11:07 AM. AB Emblem have just released and is listed on their website this Boeing CST-100 Starliner Crew Flight Test patch. It has the SKU patch design number 451512. The date code has now been confirmed as; It seems that an earlier production run had no embedded labels on them. In the book "First Man" by James R. Hansen it was stated that Deke Slayton gave Neil Armstrong the option of replacing Buzz Aldrin with Jim Lovell. This offer was made while Apollo 8 was in flight. If Neil Armstrong had accepted this offer, the Apollo 11 crew would have been Armstrong, Lovell, and Collins.posted 03-14-2004 10:19 PM. From Space Mission Patches: Hamilton Sundstrand, the manufacturer of the Shuttle EVA (extravehicular activity, known colloquially as a "space walk") suits, designed this patch to be affixed to all of its space suits — since company logos are verboten on NASA equipment. This patch is also based on the da Vinci ...Robert Rank produced "Space Velvet" cachets and he used several names including Texture Craft, First-RANK, and Rank II for FDCs. The space covers were called Velvet space covers and advertised in the ATA space unit Astrophile (see September 1966 issue, pages 19-20) on a subscription only basis. He only produced 35 to 60 …posted 09-11-2011 11:43 AM. One should also note out of interest that because optical scanning equipment was used, two covers are involved. The first as we know is 149734 which was probably flown. That means that there is an unflown cover whose number was recorded incorrectly.Britain's first astronaut has paid tribute to the University of Leicester's world class space research. Helen Sharman CMG OBE singled out the University's out-of-this-world research after receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Science during a graduation ceremony, held at De Montfort Hall, in Leicester, today (Thursday 18 … RetroRocket Emblems is taking pre-orders for its SpaceX Starship flight test patch, an original design. On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the SpaceX Starship full stack made it's maiden flight. Like many flights of this type, the milestones were generous and it achieved several before veering out of control and terminating its flight over the Gulf ... Made from clear polycarbonate, the FTU was based on the design of the Coca-Cola Space Can first flown in 1985 and held up to seven ounces. The design incorporated a unique baffle and thin vanes at its bottom to keep the liquid and carbon dioxide (CO2) from separating. Eighteen (18) of the "space cups" and the dispenser first …With molded nose and tail, and full color stickers for body and nose, the impressive finished model stands a big 22.8 inches (58 centimeters) tall. No painting required! The kit includes molded transparent fins for flight, which can then be removed for display. Dual parachutes return the Falcon 9 and Dragon separately to Earth.posted 03-12-2011 07:14 PM. During the Apollo era, the Cape Kennedy Hilton was the only far-north motel resort adjacent to Port Canaveral. The now-Radisson Resort at the Port is of the same location as the old Hilton was on. Yes, indeed, just about all the old Hilton foundations and structures were completely re-built.. Canine rule 34