Welcome To Farthest Reaches, Inc.

Farthest Reaches is thrilled to be handling dozens of exciting artifacts from the personal collection of Flight Controller and Flight Director, Eugene Kranz. Gene was portrayed by actor Ed Harris in the blockbuster film "Apollo 13" and is the author of the best selling autobiography "Failure Is Not An Option"  

Mr. Kranz's proceeds from the sale of his personal items will benefit:

 The Building Fund of The Shrine of the True Cross Church, Dickinson, Texas.

   

 

 

Farthest Reaches Inc. - 4733 Torrance Blvd #963 - Torrance, CA  90503- 4335 
310.791.4800 (office) or 310.892.5150 (cell)
 
Email: steve@farthestreaches.com

 Phone calls accepted 7 days per week.

  

  NEWEugene F. Kranz's Mission Worn Mercury MR3 Operations Access Badge NEW
Mission worn during Alan B. Shepard's First U.S. Manned Space Flight on May 5th, 1961  

 

Offered here is undoubtedly one of most unique and exciting Mercury era Mission Control badges ever made available for public ownership.  It is the actual badge worn by (then) future Flight Director and NASA icon, Eugene F. Kranz during Alan Shepard's Freedom 7 flight (MR3) on May 5th, 1961. As you can see in the scan, this badge which comes to Farthest Reaches directly from Gene, has been well worn.  If only it could talk, imagine the stories it would be able to share !. 

It measures 4" x 2.5"and Gene has hand written on the back, "MR3 - Shepard".  This museum piece will be accompanied by a hand signed letter from Gene on his personal stationary attesting to his ownership of this badge.  Additionally, upon  request, it could be hand signed if so desired.  Farthest Reaches Inc. is VERY proud to be handling this badge for Gene Kranz as it becomes a most treasured addition to it's new owner's space memorabilia collection. 

Worn by one of the most recognized and respected names in Mission Control,  during what is considered by many, the most significant pioneer manned space flight in NASA's history, it just doesn't get any better than this!!

 

#EK-Mercury Operations Badge - Shepard
  $2600
 NEW

 

 

 NEWEugene F. Kranz's Mission Worn Mercury MR4 Operations Access Badge NEW
Mission worn during Virgil "Gus" Grissom's second U.S. Manned Space Flight on July 21st, 1961  

 

Offered here is undoubtedly one of most unique and exciting Mercury era Mission Control badges ever made available for public ownership.  It is the actual badge worn by (then) future Flight Director and NASA icon, Eugene F. Kranz during Gus Grissom's Liberty Bell 7 flight (MR4) on July 21st, 1961.  As you can see in the scan, this badge which comes to Farthest Reaches directly from Gene, has been well worn.  If only it could talk, imagine the stories it would be able to share !. 

It measures 4" x 2.5"and Gene has hand written on the back, "MR4 - Grissom".  This museum piece will be accompanied by a hand signed letter from Gene on his personal stationary attesting to his ownership of this badge.  Additionally, upon  request, it could be hand signed if so desired.  Farthest Reaches Inc. is VERY proud to be handling this badge for Gene Kranz as it becomes a most treasured addition to it's new owner's space memorabilia collection. 

Worn by one of the most recognized and respected names in Mission Control,  during what is considered by many, the most significant pioneer manned space flight in NASA's history, it just doesn't get any better than this!!

 

#EK-Mercury Operations Badge - Grissom
  $2600
 NEW

 

 

NEWEugene F. Kranz's Mission Worn Mercury MA4 Operations Access Badge NEW
Used During Gus Grissom's Second U.S. Manned Space Flight on September 13th, 1961  

 

Offered here is the actual badge worn by (then) future Flight Director and NASA icon, Eugene F. Kranz during the unmanned first orbital flight of MA4 on September 13th, 1961. As you can see in the scan, this badge which comes to Farthest Reaches directly from Gene, has been well worn.  If only it could talk, imagine the stories it would be able to share !. 

The Mercury Atlas-4 booster was launched from the Cape's LC-14 at 9:04 a.m. on 13 September 1961 with Mercury Spacecraft #8A as a payload. MA-4 was the first Mercury spacecraft to orbit the earth. The USS Decatur recovered the Mercury Atlas 4 spacecraft 166 miles east of Bermuda. Elapsed time from lift-off to recovery was 3 hours and 10 minutes. A simulated man (robot) aboard rode at a speed of 17,519 miles per hour at maximum altitude of 158.6 miles.

This historic badge measures 4" x 2.5"and will be accompanied by a hand signed letter from Gene on his personal stationary attesting to its use and ownership.  Additionally, upon  request, it could be hand signed if so desired.  Farthest Reaches Inc. is VERY proud to be handling this badge for Gene Kranz as it becomes a most treasured addition to it's new owner's space memorabilia collection. 

Worn by one of the most recognized and respected names in Mission Control,  during what is considered by many, the most significant pioneer manned space flight in NASA's history, it just doesn't get any better than this!!

 

#EK-Mercury Operations Badge - MA4
  $2600
 NEW

 

NASA Division Chief Eugene F. Kranz's Task Book
covers period between 10/5/67 - 4/8/68
   

actual page

  

cover

 

actual page

 

actual page 

 

actual page

actual page

Offered here is an insiders look at the life of a NASA Division Chief. The story is told through the eyes of Eugene F. Kranz himself in this personal hand written account of his days in Mission Control between the dates of 10/5/67 – 4/8/68.  Space history by the men who made it, is rarely seen from this perspective.   Rather than trying to do this artifact justice with my own words, will let it's author Eugene F. Kranz tell the story using his, so enjoy this preview.  The sample pages here provide but a taste of this document's amazing content. This incredible spiral notebook measures 8.5” x 11” and contains 63 hand written pages. 


 #EK-501
 $6495
 

 

 

Flight Director's Pre-Mission Report for Operations of LM-1 (Apollo V)
from the personal archives of Eugene F. Kranz


cover page

 

 


page 2

 

 


page 8

 

This is Eugene F. Kranz’s original copy of his Flight Director’s Report for the Pre-Mission Operations of LM-1 (Apollo V). Some pages are hand numbered and occasional evidence of white out corrections can be found scattered throughout.  This document is 45 typed pages and is hand signed on its last page in Gene’s vintage style.   

To best describe this document’s underlying significance, I refer you to the actual words as Gene has hand inscribed on this documents cover page (see scan).  He states:  

“Apollo V was the most complex and time critical unmanned mission flown.  It was key to achieve confidence the lunar module and thus the manned lunar landings.  This mission challenged my team in many ways.” 

This most important document chronicles a mission that provided the underpinning the lunar landings that followed.  Amazing content.


 #EK-505
 $195
 SOLD

 

 

Authentic Mission Used Apollo Schematics

 

Vintage Schematic for Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon's Decent Electrical System
Mission Used and Hand Annotated by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz

 

 

 

This schematic (2DES) describes the Decent Electrical DC Power system of Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon. These flight controller schematics were instrumental to Gene who needed to keep such critical information at his fingertips at all times.  This specific page was taken directly from his Apollo 15 "Goody Book".  This book was personally assembled by Gene and remained on his console throughout the Apollo 15 mission.  This amazing piece of Apollo history is hand annotated by Gene as can be seen in the scan.  This schematic measures 35.75" x 10.5" and is in excellent condition.

  #EK-508
 $650
 SOLD

 

 

Vintage Schematic for Environmental H2O Supply/Glycol Loop of Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon
Mission Used and Hand Annotated by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz

 

 

 

This schematic (2 Cooling) describes the Environmental H2O Supply/Glycol Loop of the Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon.  These flight controller schematics were instrumental to Gene who needed to keep such critical information at his fingertips at all times.  This specific page was taken directly from his Apollo 15 "Goody Book".  This book was personally assembled by Gene and remained on his console throughout the Apollo 15 mission.  This amazing piece of Apollo history is hand annotated by Gene as can be seen in the scan.  This schematic measures 37.50" x 10.5" and is in excellent condition.

  #EK-510
  $650
 SOLD

 

 

Vintage Schematic describing Ascent Engine DC Power System for Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon
Mission Used and Hand Annotated by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz

 

 

 

This schematic (3 ASC) describes the Ascent Electrical DC Power system for Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon.  These flight controller schematics were instrumental to Gene who needed to keep such critical information at his fingertips at all times.  This specific page was taken directly from his Apollo 15 "Goody Book".  This book was personally assembled by Gene and remained on his console throughout the Apollo 15 mission.  This amazing piece of Apollo history is hand annotated by Gene as can be seen in the scan.  This schematic measures 37.5" x 10.5" and is in excellent condition.

 #EK-514
  $650
 NEW  

 

 

Vintage Schematic for Ascent Engine Firing Using Emergency Cable in Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon
Mission Used and Hand Annotated by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz

 

 

This schematic (Emer CBL) describes the Emergency Cable System installed onboard the Apollo 15 Lunar Module Spider.  The emergency cabling was provided to allow for the firing of the lunar module’s ascent engine should all else fail.  Fortunately, deployment of this emergency back-up system was never necessary during any of the Apollo missions.   

These flight controller schematics were instrumental to Gene who needed to keep such critical information at his fingertips at all times.  This specific page was taken directly from his Apollo 15 "Goody Book".  This book was personally assembled by Gene and remained on his console throughout the Apollo 15 mission. This amazing piece of Apollo history is hand annotated by Gene as can be seen in the scan.  This schematic measures 32" x 10.5" and is in excellent condition.

  
#EK-511
$750
SOLD

 

 

Apollo 9 - Original Hand Written Event/ Go, No-Go Launch Timeline
from Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz's mission archives
   

00:00 - 03:00

  

03:00 - 06:00

 

06:00 - 09:00

 

maneuver updates on reverse of above page

 

sleep configuration on reverse of above page

more maneuver updates on
reverse of above page

Offered here are original pages taken directly from Gene Kranz’s Apollo 9 "Goody Book".  This book was personally assembled by Gene and utilized at his console throughout that mission.  Apollo 9 was the third manned mission in the Apollo program, a ten day Earth-orbital mission launched 3 March 1969. It was the second manned flight of the Saturn V launch vehicle and the first manned flight of the Apollo Lunar Module (LM).

As Flight Director, Gene developed event Go/No-Go timelines for key mission phases.  These pages represent the Apollo 9 event and Go/No-Go timelines beginning at the moment of launch and extending thru Gene’s end of shift that day. As you can see, this historically significant timeline consists of  three heavily annotated pages (each measuring 17” x 11”).  Additional information on reverse of timeline pages include charts detailing maneuver updates and sleep configuration.  Chances to own such historically significant Mission Control artifacts are seldom offered.   These pages could most certainly be the centerpiece of any serious space history collection.  An amazing and unique..


 #EK-517
$1200

 

 

Vintage "Nasa Paper" from the personal archives of Eugene F. Kranz
listed in order of program

 

Original Project Mercury Network Operations Directive 61-1 

 

The purpose of this important 416 page collection of documents was to describe the manner in which Weapons Research Establishment (WRE), Department of Defense (DOD) and NASA would operate together during the mission and non-mission phases of Project Mercury.  It established the overall concept of the operation of Mercury Ground Tracking and the Instrumentation Network for Project Mercury.  This Directive focuses on Mercury network operations rather than other aspects such as launch/recovery operations and medical assistance which were addressed separately.

The following partial list of this document's content should better illustrate what "Network Operations" actually entails.  Some key subject areas include are, Network Operations Procedures, Radar Plan, Telemetry Plan, Command Control Plan, Radio Interference Protection, Communications Plan, Data Handling Plan, Analog and Digital Systems, Failure Analysis Program and the list goes on.  This is an amazing volume of information and help one to understand the complexities and logistics of Ground Tracking for Project Mercury.  . Comes with a COA hand signed by Eugene Kranz. Very RARE!!

#EK-522
 $400
 

 

 

 

Supplement to the Post Launch Memorandum Report For Mercury - Atlas No. 5 (MA-5)
Copy #9
Part 1 – Mission Analysis
(NASA, Engineering Data Office, December 11, 1961)

This is a supplement to the earlier Post Launch Memorandum Report for Mercury - Atlas No. 5, MA-5 (Enos the Chimp). It was originally classified information but as you can see on the attached scan was declassified effective 1/14/70.  This document is a compilation of time histories of quantities measured onboard the capsule during the flight and recorded on an onboard tape recorder.    This is Gene Kranz's personal copy and he has hand inscribed it’s cover accordingly.

#EK-524
$250
 

Proceedings of a Conference on Results Of The First US Manned Suborbital Space Flight
Produced by NASA in cooperation with National Institutes of Health and National Academy of Sciences
NASA #SP-12, June 6, 1962, 120 pgs. 
 

This publication from Eugene Kranz's personal archives is in excellent condition and inscribed, "From my mission files...Eugene F. Kranz, Procedures Office Mercury Control" 

#EK-525
$350
  

Post Launch Memorandum Report for Mercury - Redstone No. 4 (MR-4)
Copy #27
(NASA, August 6, 1961)

This MR-4 (Gus Grissom) Post Launch Report was issued shortly after the completion of that mission.  It was originally classified information but as you can see on the attached scan was declassified effective 1/14/70.  This document is loaded with detail, including photographs, charts and graphs.   Please note, cover is detached but intact as can be seen in the scan and document is clearly well read. This is Gene Kranz's personal copy and he has hand inscribed it’s cover accordingly.


 #EK-526
$295
  

Post Launch Memorandum Report for Mercury - Atlas No. 7 (MA-7)
Copy #204/225
Part 1 – Mission Analysis
(NASA, June 15, 1962)

This MA-7 (Scott Carpenter) Post Launch Report was issued shortly following the completion of that mission.  It was originally classified information but as you can see on the attached scan was declassified effective 1/14/70.  This document is loaded with detail, including photographs, charts and graphs.  This is Gene Kranz's personal copy and he has hand inscribed it’s cover accordingly.

 #EK-527
$275
  

Post Launch Memorandum Report for Mercury - Atlas No. 8 (MA-8)
Copy #35/400
Part 1 – Mission Analysis
(NASA, October 23, 1962)

This MA-8 (Wally Schirra) Post Launch Report was issued shortly following the completion of that mission.  It was originally classified information but as you can see on the attached scan was declassified effective 1/14/70.  This document is loaded with detail, including photographs, charts and graphs.  This is Gene Kranz's personal copy and he has hand inscribed it’s cover accordingly.

 #EK-528
$275
  

Post Launch Memorandum Report for Mercury - Atlas No. 9 (MA-9)
Copy #96/400
Part 1 – Mission Analysis
(NASA, June 24, 1963)

This MA-9 (Gordon Cooper) Post Launch Report was issued a mere 40 days following the completion of that mission.  It was originally classified information but as you can see on the attached scan was declassified effective 1/14/70.  This document is loaded with detail, including photographs, charts and graphs.  This is Gene Kranz's personal copy and he has hand inscribed it’s cover accordingly.

#EK-529
 $275
 

NASA Industry Program Plans Conference
(NASA SP-29, 2/11 - 12, 1963, 231 pgs)

This was from the 2nd Annual Conference that focused on trends and planning for the future.  Is most interesting to see the direction of our thinking in 1963.  Hand signed on the cover, "From my personal collection...Eugene Kranz"

#EK-532
 $75
 SOLD

Gemini 2 Mission Report
Copy #06
February, 1965
 

This original NASA document is approximately 1.5" thick and contains an absolute wealth of information about the January 19, 1965 unmanned suborbital test flight. This missions purpose was to test the capsule's heat protection and system's performance. It's 14 tabbed sections loaded with text, charts, graphs, diagrams and photos.  This copy comes from the personal archives of Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz who has hand signed and inscribed it's cover accordingly.  

#EK-533
 $325
 

Mission Rules: Gemini XII
(NASA, Flight Control Division, October 5, 1966)

Offered here are the Mission Rules for the flight of Gemini XII.  This enormously important (though often under acknowledged) program served as a bridge between the first Mercury missions and our later voyages to the moon. This 23 tabbed NASA document comes directly from the personal collection of it’s owner, Eugene F. Kranz who annotates it's cover accordingly. 

#EK-535
 $365
 SOLD

Project Gemini: Technology and Operations.
by James M. Grimwood, Barton C. Hacker, and Peter J. Vorzimmer,
NASA # SP-4002, 1st paperback edition, 306 pages, 1969

A superb NASA publication, documenting on a day by day basis, the unfolding of Project Gemini. An authoritative and comprehensive publication filled with fascinating illustration and B&W photos not to be found elsewhere.  This is Eugene F. Kranz's personal copy and he has hand inscribed it’s cover accordingly.       

#EK-536
 $195
 

Gemini Midprogram Conference: Including Experiment Results.
NASA SP-121, 443 pages, published by NASA, Washington, D.C., Feb. 1966

A NASA publication, containing papers presented at the conference with an emphasis on the first seven missions.  The papers are divided into two major groups: The first concerns spacecraft and launch vehicle description and development, mission operations, and mission results; and the second reports results of experiments performed.  This is Eugene F. Kranz's personal copy and he has hand inscribed it’s cover accordingly.       

#EK-537
 $300
 

Project Gemini: A Technical Summary
by P.W. Malik and G.A. Souris
NASA Contractor Report #CR-1106
344 pages, June, 1968

Contractors reports provide scientific and technical information generated under a NASA contract or grant and consdered an important contribution to existing knowledge.  This particular volume prepared by the McDonnell Douglas Corporation for NASA focuses on Project Gemini for which Douglas was the primary contractor.  Quite complete with regard to all technical aspects of the program.  This is Gene Kranz's personal copy and he has hand inscribed it’s cover accordingly.

#EK-538
 $325
 

 

 NASA, "Gemini Summary Conference NASA SP-138, SB, NASA, 1967,  Washington, DC, Illus w/diagrams & photos, Very good. 8x11 inches, 345pp. The authoritative summary of the Project Gemini flights coming out of a Houston conference. Presentations by Buzz Aldrin on rendezvous, Tom Stafford and Pete Conrad of flight and simulation experience, medical results from Charles Berry, space photography, scientific experiments, EVA and more. A scarce volume and even more so given this coming from the personal mission files of Eugene F. Kranz as he inscribes as seen in scan. 

#EK-539
 $595
 

 

Certificates and Presentations and Awards
from the personal archives of Eugene F. Kranz

 

Lone Star B-17 "Crew" Shirt Worn and Flown by Eugene F Kranz

 


model: Grant Pierce

 


close up front


close up back

This is Eugene F. Kranz's Lone Star B-17 Crew (Polo Style) shirt.  Gene wore this shirt regularly between 1993 - 1998 while flying as a Flight Engineer/Crew Chief on the B-17 Flying Fortress "Thunderbird" out of the Lone Star Museum in Galveston, TX.  He was providing support for between 10 - 15 air shows per year. 

This shirt is in excellent condition though there are a few minor spots (looks like coffee) from wear over the years.  As you can see, Gene's name is emblazoned on the left side.  The back side shows a full color image of the B-17.  This a great opportunity to own a very personal artifact actually worn and "Flown" by Eugene F. Kranz.   

#EK-542
 $75
 SOLD

 

 


  

SOC Team/SSD-Houston Chili Cookoff -1994 T-Shirt. 

Front emblazoned with colorful image of orbiting Space Shuttle with giant bowl of Chili in open payload bay.  Back honor's Eugene F. Kranz's Retirement.  This comes from the personal collection of Gene Kranz.  As new - Size XL.    

#EK-543
 $40
 SOLD

 

 

Professional Engineer Achievement Award in recognition for outstanding professional and leadership services during his Aerospace career and for providing the perfect role model for a future generation of engineers

Date Issued:  1996
Issued by: Society of Hispanic Engineers  
Measures 9.25" x 12.50"

#EK-547
$125
 

In appreciation for delivering the 45th Annual Louis H. Bauer Lecture
to the Aerospace Medical Association, Houston, Texas 

Date Issued:  5/18/00
Issued by: Aerospace Medical Association  
Measures 10" x 8"

#EK-548
$50
 

Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor 

Date Issued:  12/1/95
Issued by: City of Toledo, Ohio - Mayor Carleton S. Finkbeiner  
Measures 13" x 8.5"

#EK-549
$75
 

 Commendation for sustained extraordinary accomplishment and nomination for a Presidential Rank of
Distinguished Executive in the Senior Executive Service of the United States Government.   

Date Issued:  7/16/84
Issued by: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (signed by James Beggs)  
Measures 11" x 14"

#EK-550
$110
 

Certificate of Qualification as Gallery Rifle Marksman 

Date Issued:  5/11/53
Issued by: The National Rifle Association  
Measures 11" x 8"

#EK-551
$85
 

AFROTC: Air Force Reserve Officer's Training Corps (Summer Camp)  

Date Issued:  8/25/53
Issued by: Camp Training Officer & Camp Commander of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois  
Measures 10" x 8"

#EK-552
$85
 

 

Hand drawn rendition of Eugene F Kranz wearing his Tough and Competent" sweater.  This item presented to him by his FOD (Flight Operations Directorate) team members following the FOD Chili Cookoff in 1980.  Hand signed by each team member including Richard Truly.  A unique personal item with an association to an annual event that became a tradition.  Measures 16" x 20"

#EK-554
$125
 SOLD

 

 

 

Books from the personal library of Eugene F. Kranz

"The Weightless Universe" by Herbert J. Pichler
Verlag fur Sammler, Graz, HC, 1995, 157 pgs

 This vintage German title is a compilation of "Cosmic and Planetary Piems, Balads, Statements and Explanatory Notes".  From the library of Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz who hand inscribes accordingly. 

#EK-558
  $45
 

"Buddhism and the Cosmos" by Daisaku Ikeda in conversation with Masayoshi Kiguchi and Eiichi Shimura
MacDonald and Company, London, 1st edition, HC, 1985, 368 pgs

In excellent condition and inscribed, "A gift from a fan for my library....Eugene F. Kranz.  Daisaku Ikeda is the Japanese leader of the world's largest lay Buddhist organization, the Soka Gakkai. 

#EK-559
  $35
 

"A Fall of Moondust" by Arthur C. Clarke
Dell, 1st edition/1st printing, PB, January 1963, 240 pgs

This well worn first printing in paperback of "Fall..." comes to you directly from Flight Director Gene Kranz's bookshelf.  Binding glue has given out and cover leaving cover separating at spine from age, though could easily be fixed if desired.  Still, a nice addition to your library of this title formally owned by one who knows all about "Moondust".  Hand signed by Eugene F. Kranz

#EK-557
  $30
 SOLD

"The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" by Robert A. Heinlein
Putnam, 5th printing, PB, September 1968, 302 pgs

This vintage paperback directly from Flight Director Gene Kranz's bookshelf.  Pages somewhat yellowed from age but otherwise in nice shape.  Hand signed by Eugene F. Kranz.

#EK-556
  $30
 SOLD

 

Personal MOCR  Items
Owned/Used by Eugene F. Kranz  

 

This Columbia STS-4 mug belonged to and was used by Eugene F. Kranz.  As you can see in the scan, the Mission Control Emblem is on one side and the Columbia emblem on the other.  This mug is personalized with Gene's name just under the mission emblem. 

#EK-562
  $75
 SOLD

 

 

Patches, Badges and Other Items
from the personal archives of Eugene F. Kranz

 

Project Mercury Star Chart

This star chart is a part of a full set of charts used by Mercury Astronauts assigned to Remote Tracking Stations.  By using the correct star chart and a clear overlay (not included) in the shape if a spacecraft window, they were able to see the same view being seen by the orbiting astronaut from his capsule window.  Both sides of this 4" x 10.75" laminated chart may be read.  This is a seldom seen artifact of the Mercury Program.  Comes with a COA  from Farthest Reaches.

#EK233
 $75
 

 

Project Mercury Star Chart - Hand Signed by Eugene F. Kranz

This star chart is identical to the unsigned star chart shown above other that this one has been hand signed in black sharpie by Eugene Kranz. 

#EK233S
 $95
 

 

This lucite presented to Gene by the National Freight Transportation Association in 2005.  A beautifully produced lucite measures 4" x 5".  Comes with a COA from, Farthest Reaches Inc.

#EK-563
  $25
 

A motivational presentation includes an Apollo 13 mission patch and the facsimile signatures of James Lovell and Eugene Kranz.  This one has been kept in Gene's personal collection until being made available for this sale.  A nice production.  Comes with a COA from, Farthest Reaches Inc.

#EK-565
  $35
 SOLD

 

 

This 10" patch honors 100 years of powered flight and comes from the personal collection of Eugene F. Kranz. 
Comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches Inc.  Beautiful!

#EK-571
  $65
 

 

STS-6 - TDRS

#EK105
$50
 

 

 

Apollo 1 - Challenger - Columbia

#EK119
$25
 

 

 

STS-39
(AB Emblems)

#EK122
$20
 

 

STS-41G
(AB Emblems)

#EK115
$20
 

 

Mission Operations 

#EK98
$20
 SOLD

 

 

 

 

STS-46
(AB Emblems)

#EK117
$20
 

 

 

 

STS-51J
(AB Emblems)

#EK109
$20
 

 

 

 

STS-51L
(AB Emblems)

#EK116
$30
 SOLD

 

 

  

 

The patches shown come from the personal archives of Eugene F. Kranz.  All patches are 4" - 5" except where noted. 
Patches come with a COA from Farthest Reaches Inc.

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Posters and Prints from Eugene F. Kranz's Personal Collection
(All posters and prints include a COA from Farthest Reaches)

"Visions Of The Future" by Robert McCall

Celebrating the art of space artist Robert McCall and presented to Gene by Robert McCall who has hand signed in gold, "To Gene Kranz, with admiration...Robert McCall".  Poster measures  22" x 34" and is in very good though not perfect condition. 

#EK235
 $175
 

"Capturing The Vision"

A Manned Flight Awareness Poster measuring  22" x 34" and
signed, "From my personal collection...Eugene Kranz.  Very colorful and beautifully signed. 

#EK236
 $95
 

"Tradition, Honor and Pride"

A Manned Flight Awareness Poster measuring 19" x 25.5"
and signed, "From my personal collection...Eugene Kranz"    

#EK237
 $95
 

NASA Apollo 11, 20th Anniversary Poster is on heavy paper stock.  It measures 20" x 30" and is
hand signed by Gene Kranz who adds "Flight" in blue sharpie.  Beautiful as you can see.

#EK238
 $175
 

"Pioneering Space" by Dan Collins. 

 On heavy paper stock this print measures 29" x 21".  Hand signed by Eugene Kranz who adds, "From my personal collection".

#EK239
 $95
 

"Scientific Exploration - An American Tradition" by Dan Collins. 

On heavy paper stock this print measures 29" x 21".  Note Gene Kranz at the console!  Hand
signed by Eugene Kranz who adds, "From my personal collection".

#EK240
 $95
 

Poster promoting Cleveland, Ohio National Air Show celebrating 100 years of powered flight.  A very retro looking poster and hand signed by Eugene Kranz who adds, "Flight".  Measures 22" x 28".  Very colorful!. 

#EK241
 $75
 

Poster produced in conjunction with the 67th General Meeting of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.  This is a beautiful production as you can see.  The main image is a reproduction of an Alan Bean print with photographs below of the Apollo 12 Moonwalkers Alan Bean and Pete Conrad with Flight Director, Eugene Kranz in between.  Gene has hand signed below his image.  As you can see, the words, "Failure Is Not An Option are emblazoned into the lower portion of this poster.  Measures 24" x 18". 

#EK242
 $95
 

"Developing the Space Frontier", by Linda Boyer (#227 of 500). 

This print which was presented Gene (who has also signed), is hand signed and numbered by the artist.  It
was produced for the American Astronautical Society and measures 20" x 14".

#EK244
 $75
 

"Developing the Space Frontier", by Linda Boyer (#227 of 500). 

This print which is the mate to the one above,  was presented Gene (who has also signed) and is also hand signed and numbered by the artist.  It was produced for the American Astronautical Society and measures 20" x 14". 

#EK245
 $75
 

"Grumman's First Men In Space"

This print was produced in part from a negative flown LM-3/Apollo 9 (3/3/69).  It comes from Gene's personal
collection and he has signed in blue sharpie with "Flight" added.  It measures 20" x 14". 

#EK246
 $85
 

 

This Spacelab medallion comes from Eugene Kranz's personal collection of coins and medallions and comes in it's own plastic case as noted.  This medallion DOES NOT contain flown medal.  Comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches.

#EK96
$40
 

 

 

Apollo 9 Flight Readiness Review
(McDivitt/Scott
Schweickart)

#EK17
$125
 SOLD

STS-3 Flight Readiness

#EK51
$125

 

STS-5 Flight Readiness

#EK54
$125
 

 

 

STS-5
 (Columbia: 3/22 - 3/30, 1982)

#EK55
$275

 

STS-6 Flight Readiness

#EK56
$125
 

 

 

 

 

Health Stabilization Program
All Missions

#EK58
$195
 

 

Health Stabilization Program
STS-1
(Columbia: 4/12 - 4/14, 1981)


#EK59
$195
 

 

Health Stabilization Program
STS-3
(Columbia: 3/22 - 3/30, 1982)

#EK60
$150
 

 

Health Stabilization Program
STS-5
 (Columbia: 3/22 - 3/30, 1982)


#EK61
$150
 

The Health Stabilization Program was designed to keep the STS astronauts healthy in the days prior to flight,
through quarantine.  Gene was designated "Primary Contact" for the missions indicated by the badges shown
above and as such, was amongst the few who were cleared for direct access to the astronauts during that period.  

 

 

Shuttle Mission Simulator Access Badge issued to Eugene Kranz
 STS-8
(Challenger: 8/30 - 9/5, 1983)

#EK62
$95
 SOLD

 

 

The following items have been SOLD

 

 

Gemini 4 Earth Orbit Chart GOC-4: Sheet 1 of 3 - Orbits 1 - 22
Mission Used - from Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz's MCC Console

 

 

This Earth orbit chart was used in conjunction with the June 1st – 7th, 1965 flight of Gemini 4 (Jim McDivitt and Ed White). It was kept on Eugene F. Kranz’s Gemini MCC Console and pulled out for use as needed. It is heavily annotated in Gene's hand.  In addition he has boldly signed it accordingly, "Console data for my first mission as Flight Director. From Mission Control Houston…Eugene F. Kranz,”.  This chart measures 28” x 9.5. 

 #EK-502
 $795
 SOLD
 

 

 

Gemini 4 Earth Orbit Chart GOC-4: Sheet 2 of 3 - Orbits 22 - 44
Mission Used - from Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz's MCC Console

 

 

This Earth orbit chart was used in conjunction with the June 1st – 7th, 1965 flight of Gemini 4 (Jim McDivitt and Ed White). It was kept on Eugene F. Kranz’s Gemini MCC Console and pulled out for use as needed. He has boldly signed it accordingly, "Console data for my first mission as Flight Director... Eugene F. Kranz, White Flight” 1 This chart measures 28” x 9.5.

 #EK-503
 $650
 SOLD
 

 

 

Gemini 4 Earth Orbit Chart GOC-4: Sheet 3 of 3 - Orbits 44 - 66
Mission Used - from Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz's MCC Console

 

 
This Earth orbit chart was used in conjunction with the June 1st – 7th, 1965 flight of Gemini 4 (Jim McDivitt and Ed White). It was stored on Eugene F. Kranz’s Gemini MCC Console and pulled out for use as needed. He has boldly signed it accordingly, "Console data from my first mission as Flight Director…Eugene F. Kranz,” 1 This chart measures 28” x 9.5.

 #EK-504
 $1300SOLD
  

 

 

Saturn Data Summary Handbook used throughout the Apollo Program by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz

 

 

This Saturn Data Summary was produced by Douglas in October, 1965.  It contains a wealth of technical data that it's owner, Eugene F. Kranz came to rely on throughout the Apollo program.  Gene tells me that he considered this a great resource and always kept handy.  It's convenient size (4.5" x 7") made it worth it's weight in gold and per, Gene it saw plenty of action in Mission Control.  This appears to be an exceedingly rare item as even Gene has confessed that he's never seen another like it. 

The material is organized into 4 tabbed sections totaling a quite substantial 130 of data, illustrations, graphs and text.  For a more detailed summary of this items purpose, refer to the scan (top right).  Gene's has written his name on the cover page but otherwise is NOT hand annotated,   This mission used Saturn Data Summary Handbook was a valuable mission resource to Gene Kranz and would be a valuable addition to any serious collection.  Comes with a COA hand signed by Eugene F. Kranz.

#EK-506
 $800SOLD
 

 

 

Apollo CM and LM Software "Goody" Books used at Gene Kranz's Mission Control Console throughout the Apollo program
from Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz's console data archives
   


CM Software
84 pages

 

  


sample CM page

 

 

 


overall view showing software
books attached via rings

 

 

 


LM Software
92 pages

 

 


sample LM page

 

 


sample LM page


 

Offered here are the actual software "Goody" books used by Gene Kranz throughout the Apollo program from his Flight Director's console.  These software manuals contain the codes that represent to key to understanding the computer operating systems for both the Lunar Module (Luminary 1D) and Command Module (Colossus 2E) for every manned mission, including Apollo 11. 

The infamous 1202 Alarm that launched Steve Bales into the history books and almost resulted in the first moon landing being aborted, can be seen on these very pages.  For your viewing pleasure, that Alarm Code can be seen in the sample scans above.  In order to keep these software books close at hand, Gene attached them to his console by way of the rings shown in the top right scan. These books measure 5.5" x 8.5" and are wonderful slice of manned space program history from one of it's key players, Eugene F. Kranz.


 #EK-507
 $2850SOLD

 

Vintage Schematic for Apollo 16 Lunar Module Orion's Control Display
Mission Used and Hand Annotated by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz

 

 

This schematic (LM11 C & D) describes Apollo 16 Lunar Module Orion's control display.  A picture says a thousand words and this one speaks for itself!  These flight controller schematics were instrumental to Gene who needed to keep such critical information at his fingertips at all times.  This specific page was taken directly from his Apollo 16 "Goody Book".  This book was personally assembled by Gene and remained on his console throughout the Apollo 16 mission.  This amazing piece of Apollo history is hand annotated by Gene as can be seen in the scan.  This schematic measures 35.75" x 10.5" and is in excellent condition.

  
  #EK-516
 $1150SOLD

 

 

Vintage Schematic for Extravehicular Mobility Unit Used Onboard Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon
Mission Used and Hand Annotated by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz

 

 

 

This schematic describes the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (aka. EMU) system used onboard Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon. These flight controller schematics were instrumental to Gene who needed to keep such critical information at his fingertips at all times.  This specific page was taken directly from his Apollo 15 "Goody Book".  This book was personally assembled by Gene and remained on his console throughout the Apollo 15 mission.  This amazing piece of Apollo history is hand annotated by Gene as can be seen in the scan.  This schematic measures 35.75" x 10.5" and is in excellent condition.

   #EK-509
 $650
 SOLD
 

 

 

Original Handwritten Timeline for Lunar Module Orion's (Apollo 16) Lunar Lift-Off
from the personal archives of Eugene F. Kranz

 

This is another great gem from the Apollo 16 "Goody Book" of Eugene F. Kranz.  As Flight Director, Gene developed event Go/No-Go timelines for key mission phases and kept them at his fingertips in that mission's "Goody Book".  This hand written timeline, details the lunar lift-off  the Lunar Module Orion following it's successful landing and stay on the surface.  As you can see in the scan at left, the timeline begins with Crew Ingress and continues with all key activities detailed until the actual moment of lift-off.   This is a vintage one of a kind item, hand written and mission used by the Flight Director himself.    

  #EK-518
 $1000SOLD
 

 

 

Project Gemini Zippo Lighter, MOCR used by Eugene F. Kranz
from the personal collection of Eugene F. Kranz

This vintage Gemini Zippo lighter was used in the MOCR and elsewhere by its owner, Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz. The reverse side is engraved with an image of USNS Coastal Sentry Quebec which was one of two tracking ships.  CSQ normally covered the Indian Ocean or the South Pacific.  As is evidenced by the scan, this lighter has seen heavy action. Gene tells me is was used throughout his years as Flight Director. Personal items such as this are rarely seen today as they were at that time considered "consumable", with little notion of their becoming collectibles in the years ahead.  Gene himself has retained very few items of this sort, making this an especially desirable piece of personally used Mission Control history.   Will come with a hand signed letter of authenticity from Gene Kranz.


   #EK-519
 $550SOLD

 

 

NASA leather briefcase issued to Eugene F. Kranz and used throughout his NASA career

 

 

Offered here is the briefcase that Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz used throughout his NASA career.  This well used piece of leather served Gene well over the years and now it can become a part of your own collection.  This slice of Mission Control history measures 16" (L) x 11.5" (H) despite it's being a bit worn, could still be used in a pinch.  As you can see in the scan, this government issued briefcase, carries some vintage stickers affixed by Gene throughout the years.  If this briefcase could only talk, just imagine the stories it might tell....

  #EK-520
 $950SOLD
 

 

 

Lone Star B-17 "Crew" Jacket Worn and Flown by Eugene F Kranz

 


 

 

 

This is Eugene F. Kranz's Lone Star flight jacket.  Gene wore this jacket between 1993 - 1998 while flying as a Flight Engineer/Crew Chief on the B-17 Flying Fortress "Thunderbird" out of the Lone Star Museum in Galveston, TX.  He was providing support for 10 - 15 air shows per year. 

This jacket's outer shell is made of Nylon and is in excellent condition.  As you can see, Gene's name is embroidered just over the breast pocket.  This is your opportunity to own a very personal artifact, actually "Flown" by Eugene F. Kranz.     

#EK-541
 $250
 SOLD

 

 

 

MA-9 (Faith 7: Gordon Cooper) Data Acquisition Plan
Used on the Mercury Console of Eugene F. Kranz

MA-9 Data Acquisition Plan
NASA-MSC Operations Support Office, Data Section
April 5, 1963, 117pgs.

"The Data Acquisition Plan is a mission oriented document designed for use at the Mercury Network Stations in conjunction with Mercury Network Operations Directive 61-1 and Operations Requirements Document 1905.  This plan supplements the above documents for data support requirements and information which may differ from mission to mission.  The Data Acquisition Plan is also intended for other stations which are requested to support the mission as well as an information document for personnel involved in flight test evaluation and there contains information in addition to that required by the Mercury Network Stations." 

This is Gene Kranz's personal copy was kept and used as needed on his Mercury Console.  One page includes original hand annotations.  In addition, Gene has hand signed and inscribed it's cover, "From my console in Mercury Control.....Eugene F. Kranz".    

#EK-523
$450
  SOLD

 

Results Of The Third United States Manned Orbital Flight
October 3, 1962
(NASA #SP-12, 120 pgs). 
 

This copy from Eugene Kranz's personal archives is in excellent condition and is hand inscribed accordingly by Gene who writes, "From my personal Mercury mission files...Eugene Kranz, Asst. Flight Director"

#EK-530
 $195
 SOLD

Mercury Project Summary including results of the Fourth Manned Orbital Flight
May 15 & 16, 1963
(NASA #SP-45, 445 pgs). 
 

This copy from Eugene Kranz's personal archives is in excellent condition and is hand inscribed accordingly by Gene who writes, "From my Project Mercury mission files...Eugene Kranz, Asst. Flight Director"

#EK-531
 $195
 SOLD

Gemini V Mission Report
Copy #86
August, 1965
 

This original NASA document is approximately 1.25" thick and contains an absolute wealth of information about the 8/21 - 8/29/65 flight of Pete Conrad and Gordon Cooper.  It's loaded with text, charts, graphs, diagrams and photos.  This copy comes from the personal archives of Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz who has hand signed and inscribed it's cover accordingly.  

#EK-534
 $365
 SOLD

 

 

 

"Unser Mond: Naturgeschichte und Erforschung des Erdtrabanten"  by Heinz Haber
Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, Stuttgart, HB, 1969, 127 pgs

This vintage German title all about the moon is loaded with photographs and illustrations including some from the Apollo Program.  From the library of Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz who hand inscribes accordingly. 

#EK-555
  $55
 SOLD

 

Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Vest 

Presented to Gene, his name is printed on the front right and the Texas Aggie cachet on the left.  Owned and worn by Eugene F. Kranz.  In excellent condition.

#EK-544
 $75
 SOLD

 

"The Force" Chili Cookoff T-Shirt 

"The Force" was the name of Gene Kranz's Chili Cookoff Team and this shirt honors that tradition.  It's a terrific logo and from Gene's personal collection.  As New - Size Medium

#EK-545
$35
 SOLD

 

Presentation in recognition of Eugene F. Kranz as the "Incident Commander" for the longest distance "9-1-1 Call" and rescue. 

Date Issued:  4/13/02
Issued by: Galveston County 9-1-1  
Measures 9.25" x 7.25"

(reverse is hand signed by Gene Kranz in black sharpie)

#EK-546
$125
 SOLD

 

This retirement presentation from the JSC Medical Operations Branch in recognition of Gene's outstanding support throughout his career.  Issued February 25, 1994 and hand signed accordingly by Gene, in black sharpie on it's blue mat.  Measures 18" x 20"

#EK-553
$110
 SOLD

 

Eugene F. Kranz enjoyed his pipes and this one was used extensively in the MCC.  In the early 1980s Gene gave most of his pipe collection along with his humidor to a FIDO, but kept a small number, of which this was one.   Comes with a COA hand signed by Eugene F. Kranz.  

#EK-560
  $75
 SOLD

Eugene F. Kranz enjoyed his pipes and this one was used extensively in the MCC.  In the early 1980s Gene gave most of his pipe collection along with his humidor to a FIDO, but kept a small number, of which this was one.  The stem is somewhat loose but who cares?  Its the man behind the pipe that makes this one so special!  Comes with a COA hand signed by Eugene F. Kranz.  

#EK-561
  $75
 SOLD

 

This lucite obtained by Eugene F. Kranz at the 11th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  The United States Space Foundation pays tribute to the 25th Anniversary of Apollo 13.  This lucite measures 4" square at it's base and is 5" high at the top of it's pyramid.  Comes with a COA from, Farthest Reaches Inc.

#EK-564
  $75
 SOLD

 

This is Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz's TWA Frequent Flyer Card.  It's the same size and material of a credit card.  Frequent flyer miles NOT included :).  Comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches Inc.

#EK-566
  $40
 SOLD

 

This Columbia STS-1 mug belonged to and was used by Eugene F. Kranz.  As you can see in the scan, an STS-1 Crew photo is on one side and a launch view on the other.  From the personal collection of Eugene F. Kranz.  Comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches Inc.

#EK-567
  $40
 SOLD

 

This 5" tall, pewter mug has a glass bottom and is engraved with, Gene Kranz, 1964.  From
the personal collection of Eugene F. Kranz.  Comes with COA from Farthest Reaches Inc.

#EK-569
  $45
 SOLD

As a pipe smoker, Eugene F. Kranz has kept this corncob in his collection for many years.  It was given to him as a GAG gift and the stem has is engraved with, "Arkansas",  Though he gave most of his collection to a FIDO in the early 1980s, the corncob survived.   This pipe comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches Inc.    

#EK-570
  $35
 SOLD

 

STS-1 (Columbia) Flown Tile: Presented to Eugene F. Kranz

Fully intact STS-1 flown tile presentation issued to Eugene Kranz honoring 10th Anniversary of STS-1. Contains whole FLOWN tile from Columbia that flew from STS-1 through STS-9. An amazing flown presentation.  Comes with a COA hand signed by Eugene Kranz.

#EK-540
  $1495
SOLD

 

 

Beautiful 7.5" tall, crystal and pewter mug engraved on lid, "Eugene Kranz".   From
the personal collection of Eugene F. Kranz.  Comes with COA from Farthest Reaches Inc.

#EK-568
  $75
 SOLD