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Gemini 8 Flown Heat Shield Plug in Clear Display. ...
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Gemini 8 Flown Heat Shield Plug in Clear Display. A segment, approximately 1.25" diameter x 1.75" sealed in a plastic representation of the spacecraft itself, overall 3" x 5" in size. That is mounted to a triangular-shaped base, 4" x 5.25" overall. Engraved underneath the base is: "Heat Shield of/ Gemini VIII/ 1st Docking In/ Space N. Armstrong/ D. Scott/ March 16, 1966". This mission did indeed perform the first ever orbital docking, to an Agena Target Vehicle. Unfortunately, while docked, a thruster stuck causing the spacecraft to roll. Even after undocking, it continued to tumble forcing an early end to the mission and a very uncomfortable situation for the astronauts. Some residue on the bottom and a bit of toning, else fine.Auction Info
2016 November 11 Space Exploration Signature Auction - Dallas #6167 (go to Auction Home page)
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November, 2016
11th
Friday
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