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Lot #8150
Rusty Schweickart's Apollo 9 Flown Stowage Strap

Flown stowage strap from the first flight of the Apollo lunar module

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Flown stowage strap from the first flight of the Apollo lunar module

Rusty Schweickart's flown interim stowage strap, 10.5″ in length, carried into geocentric orbit aboard the Lunar Module Spider during the Apollo 9 mission. The strap features two Velcro swatches, two buttons with adjacent snaps, and an identification label, "SEB33100015-301, S/N 1005." In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Schweickart, in part: "I hereby certify that this accompanying interim stowage strap…was flown with me on the first flight of the lunar module on Apollo 9 in March, 1969. The item has been part of my personal collection since the mission."

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation
  • Dates: #581 - Ended April 16, 2020





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