Lot #7285

Apollo 14 National Aeronautic Association World Record Certificates (2) for Distance Traveled on the Lunar Surface and Duration of Stay - From the Personal Collection of Edgar Mitchell

Description

National Aeronautic Association world-record certificates for Apollo 14's lunar surface activities: "Distance Traveled on the Lunar Surface" and "Accumulated Duration of Stay Outside of Spacecraft by all Crew Members"

Two historic National Aeronautic Association world-record certificates from the personal collection of Apollo 14 moonwalker Edgar Mitchell, both 11 x 15, signed at the conclusion by the organization's president and a record board member. One is a "Certificate of Record to Alan B. Shepard, Jr. & Edgar D Mitchell for Class K-3 Manned Spacecraft, Distance Traveled on the Lunar Surface, Apollo 14 Spacecraft & Lunar Module Antares, 6 February, (Mission 31 January–9 February), 4,770 feet." The other is a "Certificate of Record to Alan B. Shepard, Jr. & Edgar D Mitchell, Class K-3 Manned Spacecraft, Accumulated Duration of Stay Outside of Spacecraft by all Crew Members, Apollo 14 Spacecraft & Lunar Module Antares, 5–6 February 1971, (Mission 31 January–9 February), 17 hrs., 33 mins. 29 secs." Individually matted and framed to 18.5 x 22.5. In overall fine condition, with scuffing to the frames.




Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Karlyn Mitchell, the daughter of Edgar Mitchell.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Space Exploration
• Dates: #716 - Ended 04/17/2025