Lot #423

Apollo 17 Flown Command Module Cue Card Signed and Flight-Certified by CDR Gene Cernan

Description

Flown into lunar orbit on the Apollo 17 CM 'America'

Flown double-sided cue card carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module America during the Apollo 17 mission, 4.75 x 6.25, stamped "Flown to lunar orb[it] aboard the Apollo 17 CM 'A[merica']," and signed in blue ink, "Gene Cernan." The thick card is dated October 13, 1972, with front and back headed "Power Loss" and "Braking Gates." The "Power Loss" side documents provisions relating to the Guidance and Navigation ("G&N") systems and Stabilization and Control System ("SCS"); the "Braking Gates" side carries a table documenting "R(nm)," "R(fps)," "Reticle Angle (deg)," and "R(ft)." In fine condition, with poor ink adhesion to the right side of Cernan's stamp.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Science/Technology and Animation
• Dates: #731 - Ended 12/10/2025

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