April 2022 Auction Ends Thursday, April 28th, 5pm Pacific
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Segment of heat shield taken from the Apollo 8 Command Module, after the successful completion of the mission in December 1968. Apollo 8 was the first crewed mission to leave Earth's low orbit and actually orbit the moon. Heat shield, which is charred at bottom from reentry, measures approximately 1.25'' x 1.75'', encased in an acrylic capsule-sized display, measuring 3.625'' x 1.5'' x 3''. Bottom has vintage label with information about the Apollo 8 mission. Some yellowing to acrylic, and light scratching, overall in very good condition.
Apollo 8 Heat Shield Segment from the Command Module
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