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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. |
NEW "The Design and
Possibilities of the Interplanetary Rocket" - High School Term Paper
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"Single Step" Rocket
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Offered here is a most personal item which was held for many years in the personal archives of Eugene F. Kranz. The scans above are selected pages from Gene's High School Term Paper entitled, "The Design and Possibilities of the Interplanetary Rocket". It was written when Gene was still a teen (17-18 yrs old) and as you can see was exceptionally well though out. It also forecasted what would become his life's work in Aviation and Space. It is a total of 16 pages with drawings and detailed bibliography. The illustrations are shown above. Each is hand draw and signed with young Gene's signature and give us a clear vision of how he pictured the Interplanetary Rocket detailed in this paper. This is an amazing and completely unique document. It is the original, NOT a copy. It is bound in a heavy paper cover and is in excellent condition as you can see here. If you'll notice on the cover, Gene's efforts were enough to impress his instructor who graded him with a 98 and commented, "very good". If that instructor could only know then what his student would go on to accomplish !! This is an amazing item that would make a serious addition to any serious space history collection. This slice of space history will come with a letter of authenticity from Eugene F. Kranz.
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Vintage "NASA Paper"
from the personal archives of Eugene F. Kranz
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Gemini Familiarization Manual This early Project Gemini Familiarization Manual from McDonnell is dated July 18, 1963. It is intended to cover the systems and operation of spacecraft #1 which was the first unmanned test flight of the Gemini spacecraft in NASA's Gemini Program. It's main objectives were to test the structural integrity of the new spacecraft and modified Titan II ICBM. It was also the first test of the new tracking and communication systems for the Gemini Program and provided training for the ground support crews for the first manned missions. The 1964 flight lasted only three orbits (64 orbits were actually completed before re-entry, but the official mission was complete after the third orbit). The spacecraft stayed attached to the second stage of the rocket and there were no plans for recovery. This is a very seldom seen piece of NASA history and comes from Gene's personal mission files. It is hand signed by Gene accordingly. Very Rare
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NASA Project Gemini
Familiarization Manual An Early Project Gemini Familiarization Manual from McDonnell and dated 1 July 1966, SEDR 300, Volume 2. It contains 16 tabbed sections, hundreds of pages and acts as a ready reference for detailed information on a specific system or component. The manual is sectionalized by spacecraft systems or major assemblies. Each section is as complete as is practical to minimize the need for cross referencing. The information contained in THIS manual (Vol. !!) is applicable to rendezvous missions only and is accurate as of 1 April 1966. This manual was owned and used by Eugene F. Kranz who has hand signed it's title page to that effect. A very rare and important manual from the archives of the Flight Director himself.....
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Saturn V Flight
Manual - SA-510 (Apollo 15) This manual was prepared to provide the astronaut with a single source reference as to the characteristics and functions of the SA-510 launch vehicle and the AS-510 flight mission. It is several hundreds of pages long, loaded with text, charts, graphs and diagrams. This was Gene's personal copy and was kept at his console in mission control during the flight of Apollo 15. As you can see in the scan he hand signs accordingly. In beautiful condition though used as you would expect. A serious piece of Mission Control history for the serious collector. #EK-Saturn
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Original Project Mercury Network Operations Directive 61-1
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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!!
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Supplement to the Post Launch Memorandum Report For Mercury -
Atlas No. 5 (MA-5) 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.
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Proceedings of a
Conference on Results
Of The First US Manned Suborbital Space Flight 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"
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Post Launch Memorandum Report for Mercury - Redstone No. 3
(MR-3) aka. Freedom 7: Alan Shepard This MR-3 (Alan Shepard) 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. This is Gene Kranz's personal copy and he has hand inscribed it’s cover accordingly.
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Post Launch Memorandum Report for Mercury - Redstone No. 4
(MR-4) 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.
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Post Launch Memorandum Report for Mercury - Atlas No. 8
(MA-8) aka. Sigma 7: Wally Schirra
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Post Launch Memorandum Report for Mercury - Atlas No. 9
(MA-9) aka. Faith 7: Gordon Cooper
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Project Gemini: Technology and Operations.
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.
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Gemini Midprogram Conference: Including
Experiment Results. 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.
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Project Gemini: A Technical Summary 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.
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Gemini Summary Conference
Proceedings of NASA summary conference for the Gemini Program.
Printed on coated paper in b/w and color, the conference consisted
of 21 technical papers and appendices. Illustrated with
graphs, tables, photos. The papers were grouped into five
categories: Space Orbital Maneuvering, Man's Activities in Space,
Operational Experience, Gemini Onboard Experiments and Gemini
Summarization.
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Apollo 5 Mission Report This 200 +/- page document issued by MSC is Gene's personal copy. Apollo 5 was the first mission of a flight configuration lunar module (LM-1). It was successfully flown on January 22 and 23, 1968. It's primary function was to flight verify the ascent and decent propulsion systems and the abort staging function for manned flight. All objectives were met. Gene himself has hand written a lengthy inscription on the cover which neatly describes the importance of this mission. In his own words, "This was a key mission to develop the LM for the Lunar Program - It turned out tougher than we thought- The MCC team was ready and we got our test objectives. Eugene F. Kranz, Flight Director" As you would expect this well used document is loaded with text, graphs, charts and details all aspects of the historic flight of Apollo 5. All pages are hole punched for use in a binder and stapled as well. The cover has become detached over time but aside from wear from Gene's use, is in excellent condition.
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Space Navigation Handbook The Space Navigation Handbook was prepared at the United States Navel Academy by the pilot class in space navigation. It was intended as a textbook for a broad introductory course in space navigation presented at the graduate level and covering about a four week period. Along with it's text, it contains many graphs, charts and formulas. For Gene this handbook had special significance which is best is described in the words he has inscribed on it's cover. He writes, "My primary textbook on space navigation and rendezvous....Eugene F. Kranz" . This handbook is in excellent condition and an important learning tool that helped to shape the knowledge base of one of NASA's best known Flight Directors.
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Selected Topics In Human Physiology and Space Flight - Video
Taped Briefing This publication is Gene Kranz's perssonal copy and as such is heavily annotated on its cover as well as occasionally on the inside. It is loaded with text, graphs and charts. Clearly this was utilized by Gene as a learning tool and retained in his personal library until being offered to Farthest Reaches for it's sale. It isimportant, in excellent condition and a most interesting read.
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On The Moon With
Apollo 15: A Guidebook to Hadley Rille and the Apennine Mountains by
Gene Simmons This NASA publication comes directly from the Flight Director's personal library and is noted as such on its cover. It is a guide to lunar activity during that mission and is loaded with text, drawings and photos. It is in excellent condition.
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Apollo 17
Preliminary Science Report This is the official NASA
science report for Apollo 17. It contains many B&W and some
color illustrations, charts and graphs plus detailed text of the
mission. It also Includes a chapter by the astronauts themselves,
plus photographic summary, geological investigations of and
virtually every experiment performed by the flight crew. This
copy is in excellent condition and comes directly from Gene Kranz's
personal mission files which he has hand signed on its cover.
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Gemini Rendezvous
Summary - MSC Internal Note No 67-FM-128
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Skylab Saturn 1B
Flight Manual This manual was designed to provide launch vehicle systems descriptions and predicted performance data for the Skylab missions. It was intended as an aid to astronauts who were training for Skylab missions. This manual contains descriptions of the ground support interfaces, prelaunch operations, and emergency procedures. It is easily 200 plus pages. This was Gene's personal copy and was kept at his console in mission control throughout Skylab. As you can see in the scan he hand signs it's cover accordingly. It's condition is very good + as it was actually utilized as a reference by the Flight Controller himself, not intended as simply a collectable. #EK-Skylab Saturn
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Slide Rules from the Eugene Kranz Collection
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Slide Rule Owned & Utilized by Eugene F. Kranz from High School - Skylab If only this slide rule could speak....imagine the stories it could tell. Gene explains that this was his primary slide rule and was used from High School through Skylab!! It remained handy and by his side throughout most of his NASA career. This a very personal item with an exceptionally strong manned space program tie-in from the Flight Director who's name has become a household word. Will come with a letter of authenticity hand signed by Gene Kranz. This and the Gerber that follows could easily be museum pieces given their owner and use. #EK-Slide Rule |
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Gerber Variable Scale owned and utilized by Eugene F. Kranz This Gerber Scientific Variable Scale has a great history unto itself. It's development was considered a technological innovation for more than half a century and transformed the way dozens of industries work through the development of products and systems that automate workflow procedures. For it's significance, the Variable Scale is on display at the Smithsonian Institute and has given way to hundreds of other innovative products. This Gerber was owned and used by Eugene F. Kranz. Gene points out that this instrument which was quite expensive at the time, was (and I quote) "obtained during Gemini since many of our data was in the form of analog plots. This allowed rapid conversion of analog to engineering data using the Gerber Scale and calibration curves. Many of the controllers used them throughout Mercury and Gemini. By Apollo the computers started providing the conversion for us though in rare cases though we still used them." Though used this instrument has been very well cared for and is in superb condition. It could easily be a space history museum piece.. #EK-Gerber |
Drafting Tools Owned and Used Extensively by Eugene F. Kranz
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In Gene's own words, "The drafting set and slide rule were with me my entire career starting in high school. Central Catholic High School like many schools at that time prepared students for a trade when they left. In Engineering we had options for Drafting and Surveying courses. I took the Drafting options. The drafting set was used in building some of the charts for my goody books." The case is marked Charvos No. 677. It's taken some wear and tear over the years as you can see from the photo but make no mistake, this drafting set was used to create the charts that assisted Gene to develop a wide variety of materials throughout his years before and during our manned space program. This drafting set has seen some serious action and will come with a letter of authenticity hand signed by Gene Kranz..... EK-Drafting Tools |
Seiko self winding watch owned and worn by Eugene F. Kranz
during Apollo 11 landing, Apollo 13 explosion and all other missions from
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Offered here is arguably the most historic personal item I've offered with perhaps the exception of the infamous vests that Eugene Kranz is so well known for. I'm referring to Gene's self winding Seiko watch (pictured). For some history, let me use Gene's own words to explain: "MA-9 (Faith 7 - Cooper) was the last overseas trip for many of the remote site teams. The controllers normally carried several large aluminum suitcases of documentation and memorabilia for the remote site staff n the outward leg of their trip. On the return leg, they dumped the documentation and loaded up with goods from the duty free shop filling the suitcases with perfumes, whiskey, Seiko self wind watches and other goodies well beyond the pay level of most of the civil servants. Some of the items were for personal use and others were exchanged with other controllers or for their wives. The Seiko watches were in high demand and very expensive in the U.S." From the time it was acquired, this was Gene's primary watch, worn daily and on his wrist during the most historical moments of the manned space program from Gemini to Skylab and beyond. This means if you're wondering, YES, it was indeed on his wrist when the Apollo 11 crew touched down on the lunar surface, when the Apollo 13 explosion occurred and during every other history making event he was a part of as a NASA Flight Director. This self winding 21 jewel Seiko (waterproof to 70 meters) which is still in working order has a few cosmetic battle scars from regular wear in and out of Mission Control but nothing could be more desirable that this one of a kind personal item from the iconic NASA Flight Director himself..... #EK-Seiko |
Mission Operations watch worn by Eugene F. Kranz
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Gene explains the origin of this watch is that when the Mission controller emblem was designed, it lead to a line of other items such as men's and women's watches, lapel pins, tie tacs, as well as T shirts and golf shirts. This particular watch carrying the Mission Operations Emblem was owned and worn by Eugene F. Kranz. Though it can't be seen in the scan, the crystal does have some abrasions from wear and the band shows minor wear from Gene's use but is otherwise in excellent condition. This watch was worn inside and outside of Mission Control by the iconic Flight Director whose name embodies the manned space program. There is no maker indicated but the significance of this watch is more tied to the Mission Operations emblem and the individual on whose wrist it was worn. It appears to be battery driven but the battery is in need of replacement. Outside of Gene's vests and badges, this and a few of his watches are all I have had to offer that Gene actually wore during his years as a Flight Director. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Eugene F. Kranz. Very nice..... #EK-Mission Ops
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Absolutely one of a kind Super Flight watch presented to Eugene F.
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This is a one of a kind, exceptionally interesting watch which has tremendous Mission Control association. This Super Flight watch was presented to Gene by his team and is an affectionate symbol of their tremendous respect for his leadership skills as Flight Director. This was clearly put together with a much thought and considerable humor and has been a treasured item of Gene's for many years. As you can see, the face on the watch is Gene's and it's designer has added some other notable features such as:
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"Tough and Competent" Gene has provided the following information regarding this most unique gift: "This watch and the user instructions were given to me by the controllers of the LEM Systems Branch. One of the controllers did watch making as a hobby. We were a unique group, with a high esprit de corps.... often unique items like this watch were exchanged at the post mission parties, frequently reminding the person of some "gotcha" committed during training or a mission. This watch was given after Apollo V, an extremely difficult unmanned test of the LM where after a bug shut down the LM computer we had to fly it from the ground. After many close calls we got all objectives and cleared the LM for manned flight on Apollo 9.
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Book Matches from "The Trench" The front row of Flight Controllers in the MOCR were also nicknamed, "The Trench".. It is said that they considered themselves the first line of defense and with those sentiments came a large measure of spirit and camaraderie. It was with this spirit that "The Trench" matchbooks were conceived and produced. Gene has made available a small number of these from his personal collection for sale here. They are a tangible reminder of the "esprit de corps" that drove the Mission Control Team to the highest levels of performance throughout the manned space program. For those of you who can appreciate a piece of Mission Control but can't afford to mortgage the house, this is a wonderful and affordable souvenir from that magical time.
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Signed by the Apollo 8 Flight Crew and others, for Gene Kranz This promotional litho (measures 8.5" x 10.75") was produced to promote the San Diego Air & Space Museum 40th Anniversary Celebration for the flight of Apollo 8. In attendance were many luminaries as you can imagine and a number of them hand signed this litho specifically for Gene Kranz. In addition to Flight Controllers and Astronauts Alan Bean and Walt Cunningham are the flight crew of Apollo 8 (Frank Borman, Bill Anders and James Lovell). The condition of this item is outstanding if not pristine and the signatures signed in bold silver paint pen, just jump off the image as you can see in the scan. A wonderful set of important signatures with impeccable provenance.
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Signed by 12 Astronauts and
5 others at the Sims/Hankow Autograph Show - 2007 This photo measuring 8" x 12" is of the launch of STS-117. As timing would have it, on the same weekend as that launch my last Sims & Hankow Autograph Show featuring a plethora of astronauts and related guests happened to be held at KSC. Our event photographer captured this image of launch on June 8 and by the time of our banquet that Saturday evening, prints were made available to the organizers (Nolan Sims and yours truely) as well as our celebrity participants. The prints were passed around at dinner that night and the result of this one which belonged to Eugene F. Kranz, is what you see in the scan. It has the signatures of 11 astronauts, including 4 moonwalkers and an original Mercury Astronaut. In addition, there are the signatures of 5 others including Gene Kranz, Guenter Wendt, Dee O'Hara Sy Liebergot and Bill Dana. The photo itself has a few thumb indentations due to being passed around for mulitple signatures but nothing that really detracts from these undeniably authentic signatures. The signing astronauts include, Alan Bean, Charles Duke, Gene Cernan, Buzz Aldrin, James Lovell, Richard Gordon, Jack Lousma, Ed Gibson, Jerry Carr, Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham and Paul Weitz. This striking photo and the many signatures is an autograph collection unto itself and this one comes from Gene Kranz's personal collection.
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This offering is a retirement gift from the girls of mission control, affectionally known as the "Late Night Limo Bunch". As you can see each has signed their "so long sentiment" to Gene who has kept this in his personal collection for many years. Something quite personal from the archives of the Flight Director himself.....
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"Apollo 11 -
20th Anniversary JSC Homecoming Parade : July 22, 1989 This badge was worn by Eugene Kranz who was present as an honored participant at this event. Gene has kept this as a personal memento since it's acquisition, until being offered for sale here. This comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches..
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"The Force:
Black Hole Chilli 1980" Badge This badge was worn by Eugene Kranz who was a proud member of "The Force" Chili Cook-off Team comprised of members from his Flight Operations Team. The competition was fierce and became a real tradition thus this badge has great sentimental value to Gene. It is hand drawn (though Gene's name is typed at the top) as you can see by the scan and comes with its original holder and pocket clip. This comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches..
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Oklahoma Aviation
and Space Hall of Fame 2004 - Presenter & Keynote Speaker Badge This badge was worn by Eugene Kranz who was a presenter and speaker at this event. The badge can be read on either side and is laminated with it's original pocket clip. It is in excellent condition. This badge comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches..
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Apollo 1/Challenger
51L/Columbia 107 Memorial Emblem Dedication: Mission Control Center,
JSC - April 12,2004 This badge was worn by Eugene Kranz who was a guest at the above event. It is colorful with the memorial mission emblems being depicted for each of those missions, is in beautiful condition and comes with it's sleeve and clip as worn by Gene. This badge comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches..
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Mission Operations
Retirement Party Ticket for Eugene Kranz - February 25th, 1994 This ticket granted entre to Gene's retirement party in the Gilruth Ballroom on Friday February 25, 1994. This event milestone event marked the end of Gene's brilliant NASA career. A wonderful associational item from the personal archives of Eugene F. Kranz. This badge comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches..
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Texas Book Festival
- Featured Author Badge This badge which comes with it's original lanyard was worn by Gene who was promoting his book at the Texas Book Festival. Another great associational item from Gene's' personal archives. This badge comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches..
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Eugene
F. Kranz's Mission Worn Mercury MR4 Operations Access Badge
Mission worn during Virgil "Gus" Grissom's second U.S. Manned Space Flight
on July 21st, 1961
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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!!
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Eugene F. Kranz's Mission Worn Mercury MA4 Operations Access Badge
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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!!
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Patches from the personal collection of Eugene F. Kranz
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STS-46 #EK117
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The patches shown come
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NASA Division Chief Eugene
F. Kranz's Task Book
covers period between 10/5/67 - 4/8/68
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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.
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Authentic Mission Used Apollo Schematics
NEWVintage Schematic
describing Ascent Engine Signal Flow for Apollo 15 Lunar Module FalconNEW
Mission Used and Hand Annotated by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz
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This schematic (24 APS SIG) describes the Ascent Engine Signal Flow 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." x 10.5" and is in excellent condition.
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NEWVintage Schematic
describing the Circut Breaker Malfunction Analysis System for Apollo 15 Lunar Module FalconNEW
Mission Used and Hand Annotated by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz
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This schematic (5 CB) describes the Circuit Breaker Malfunction Analysis 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.
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NEWVintage Schematic
describing the Electrical AC Power System for Apollo 15 Lunar Module FalconNEW
Mission Used and Hand Annotated by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz
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This schematic (4 AC) describes the Electrical AC 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 27.5" x 10.5" and is in excellent condition.
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Apollo 9 - Original Hand
Written Event/ Go, No-Go Launch Timeline
from Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz's mission archives
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maneuver updates on reverse of above page
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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..
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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 #EK-547 |
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In appreciation for
delivering the 45th Annual Louis H. Bauer Lecture
Date Issued: 5/18/00 #EK-548 |
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Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor
Date Issued: 12/1/95 #EK-549 |
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Commendation for
sustained extraordinary accomplishment and nomination for a Presidential
Rank of
Date Issued: 7/16/84 #EK-550 |
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Certificate of Qualification as Gallery Rifle Marksman
Date Issued: 5/11/53 #EK-551 |
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AFROTC: Air Force Reserve Officer's Training Corps (Summer Camp)
Date Issued: 8/25/53 #EK-552 |
Books from the personal library of Eugene F. Kranz
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"The Weightless
Universe" by Herbert J. Pichler 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 |
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"Buddhism and the
Cosmos" by Daisaku Ikeda in conversation with Masayoshi Kiguchi and
Eiichi Shimura 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 |
Project Mercury Star Chart
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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.
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Project Mercury Star Chart - Hand Signed by Eugene F. Kranz
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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Posters and Prints from Eugene F. Kranz's
Personal Collection
(All posters and prints include a COA from Farthest Reaches)
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"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"
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"Capturing The Vision" A Manned Flight Awareness Poster measuring
22"
x 34" and
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NASA Apollo 11,
20th Anniversary Poster is on heavy paper stock. It measures
20" x 30" and is
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"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".
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"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
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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!.
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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 |
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"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
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"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".
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"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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Saturn Data Summary Handbook used throughout the Apollo Program by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz
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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.
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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
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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.
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Lone Star B-17 "Crew" Jacket Worn and Flown by Eugene F Kranz
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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.
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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.
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Eugene
F. Kranz's Mission Worn Mercury MR3 Operations Access Badge
Mission worn during Alan B. Shepard's First U.S. Manned Space Flight
on May 5th, 1961
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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!!
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THE Apollo
11 Lunar Landing Timeline
Presented here for your consideration is an Apollo 11 Mission Control artifact that is as historically significant as any you'll ever see offered for private ownership. This is the original and completely intact, Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Timeline developed and utilized exclusively by Eugene F. Kranz during the lunar landing phase of man's first decent to the lunar surface by Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin on July 19, 1969. Console materials utilized by the Flight Directors themselves during critical mission phases are amongst the most desirable and iconic of all un-flown artifacts from the manned space program. These materials represent the tangible blue prints actually used by MCC personnel to guide the crew, step by step, to the moon and back. This MCC Lunar Landing Timeline is of the highest rarity as only one copy like it existed and that copy was developed specifically by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz to assist him on his console during the critical Landing Phase for which HE was responsible. Gene himself describes it as follows: "The landing timeline was a document I created. The majority of the document was handwritten to integrate everything I had to do during the time period from LEM power up to landing thru +2 hours. During this period I had to track many parallel activities so the time line integrated time, activities, options and decision points. Other than my mission log, this is the only piece of material I used during landing" Thus, while there are hundreds (if not thousands) of collectors of flown and un-flown space artifacts, only ONE can ever own the original and complete Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Timeline, created and utilized by Apollo 11 Flight Director, Eugene Kranz. This is unquestionably a UNIQUE, one of a kind slice of manned space program history. Again, it is important to note that other than his mission log, this timeline was the only document Gene had before him while Eagle made it's breathtaking decent onto Tranquility Base on July 20, 1969. This unique mission used Lunar Landing Timeline consists of fourteen (11"x17") sheets. Eighteen sides contain information, much written in Gene Kranz’s own hand with all options, aborts, rules, go-no/go points, etc. A major highlight is the moment of "Touchdown" which can be seen in the scans provided and is guaranteed to send chills up your spine. What history!! This could easily be in a world class museum OR in your personal collection. The buyer of this most historical artifact will not only receive a letter of authenticity on Eugene F. Kranz's personal "Flight" stationary but in addition, upon request, Gene will personally "Mission Control" certify each page.
#Kranz- Lunar Landing
Timeline - Apollo 11
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Post Launch Memorandum Report for Mercury - Atlas No. 7
(MA-7) 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.
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NASA Industry
Program Plans Conference 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"
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Gemini 2 Mission Report 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.
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Mission Rules: Gemini XII
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