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Harrison Schmitt typed letter signed. Letter on NASA letterhead from the Apollo 17 astronaut is dated 14 December 1971 and addressed to a Keith Trott in New York. Letter reads in part, ''Thank you very much for your expression of interest in my assignment to the Apollo 17 mission. I hope that we can continue to live up to your expectations and that we can serve the country and mankind through our continued exploration of space -- the earth's frontier. In answer to your questions, I have no definite plans beyond Apollo 17; that will come later. The backup crews are as follows: [list of Apollo 7-17 backup crews] Sincerely, [signed] Harrison H. Schmitt / NASA Astronaut''. Single-page letter measures 8'' x 10.5''. Creasing from folding into thirds and toning to top panel, else near fine.
1971 Letter Signed by Harrison Schmitt -- ''...the Apollo 17 mission. I hope that we can...serve the country and mankind through our continued exploration of space -- the earth's frontier...''
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