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Lot #6098
Apollo 8 Crew-Signed Saturn V Flight Manual (SA-503)

Estimate: $2500+

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Official NASA manual for the Apollo 8 launch vehicle entitled "Saturn V Flight Manual, SA 503," issued by the George C. Marshall Spaceflight Center (MSFC-MAN-503, 1 November 1968), 8.25 x 10.75, approximately 246 pages, signed and inscribed on the front cover in ink and felt tip, “To Howard Lloyd, with appreciation for a fine manual, Frank Borman,” “James Lovell,” and “Bill Anders.” The foreword states that this manual was "prepared to provide the astronaut with a single source reference as to the characteristics and functions of the SA-503 launch vehicle and AS-503 manned flight mission." It provides general mission and performance data, emergency detection system information, a description of each stage and the IU, and a general discussion of ground support facilities, equipment, and mission control. The manual is well-illustrated with numerous diagrams and schematics for the launch vehicle’s many systems and subsystems. In fine condition, with toning and light wear to the spine and edges of the covers.

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