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Gemini 6 Launch Date and Gemini 6A Launch Crew-Signed Covers. ... (Total: 2 Items)
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Description
Gemini 6 Launch Date and Gemini 6A Launch Crew-Signed Covers. Each cover is signed by both mission astronauts: "Wally Schirra" and "Tom Stafford". As follows.Gemini 6 Original Launch Date: A philatelic cover with the rare NASA Kennedy Space Center red stamped cachet bearing a 5¢ "John Copley" stamp machine pictorial canceled at KSC on October 25, 1965. Signed as above. Addressed. Excellent.
Gemini 6A Actual Launch Date: A philatelic cover with an actual B&W photo of Stafford attached bearing an 8¢ "Robert Goddard" stamp nicely hand-canceled at Cape Canaveral on December 15, 1965. Schirra's signature as above in bold black felt tip; Stafford's in back ballpoint: "Best Regards/ Thomas P. Stafford". Address label. Excellent.
The original launch date planned for Gemini 6 was October 25, 1965. The primary goal of this mission was to rendezvous and dock with an Agena target vehicle. However, the Agena target vehicle failed to reach orbit due to an explosion during its launch on October 25, 1965. Consequently, the Gemini 6 mission was cancelled. The mission was then re-planned and renamed Gemini 6A. This new mission was designed to rendezvous with Gemini 7, which was already in orbit. Gemini 6A launched successfully on December 15, 1965. From the Family Collection of Jacques Bracke.
Auction Info
2025 September 27 Space Exploration Showcase Auction #33169 (go to Auction Home page)
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