Original Apollo 9 mission patch from the personal collection of Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell "Rusty" Schweickart. Collector review indicates this patch is a crew-only variant rather than a later souvenir edition, making it a particularly desirable example associated with the historic mission.

Apollo 9 was the first crewed flight of the Lunar Module and the mission that proved the critical systems and procedures required for the Moon landings. During the mission, Schweickart performed the first spacewalk involving the Lunar Module, helping pave the way for Apollo's lunar exploration achievements.

This patch, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Rusty Schweickart, represents a rare opportunity to acquire an Apollo-era artifact directly connected to one of the pioneering astronauts of the space age.

Proceeds support the Schweickart Prize for Planetary Defense.

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The Home Planet
Conceived and edited by Kevin W. Kelley for the Association of Space Explorers, with a preface by Apollo 9 astronaut Russell "Rusty" Schweickart and a foreword by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

Hardcover edition in excellent condition, accompanied by an original Association of Space Explorers commemorative signature page signed by approximately 40 astronauts and cosmonauts at the Fourth Planetary Congress in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 5, 1988.

The signatures represent a remarkable gathering of pioneering space explorers from both the United States and the Soviet Union during a historic era of international cooperation in space.

This copy comes directly from the personal collection of Rusty Schweickart and includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Schweickart.

A rare and highly collectible piece of space exploration history celebrating the shared perspective of those who have viewed Earth from space, with contributions from many of the astronauts and cosmonauts who helped shape humanity's exploration of the cosmos.

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Apollo 9 EVA Red Number NASA Photo of Rusty Schweickart Outside Lunar Module Spider (NASA AS09-20-3097) — To Be Signed by Rusty Schweickart

Official NASA Red Number photograph AS09-20-3097 featuring Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell "Rusty" Schweickart during his historic extravehicular activity (EVA) outside the Lunar Module Spider. Conducted on March 6, 1969, the spacewalk tested equipment, procedures, and astronaut mobility techniques that helped pave the way for the Apollo lunar landing missions.

NASA Red Number photographs were produced and distributed by NASA as part of its official photographic archive and are among the most sought-after formats documenting the milestones of the space program. Each image is identified by a unique mission and frame number, preserving its connection to a specific moment in spaceflight history.

This photograph comes from the personal collection of Rusty Schweickart and will be personally signed by Schweickart on the evening of the auction. A signed Certificate of Authenticity is also included. Capturing one of the defining moments of Apollo 9, the first crewed mission to fly the Lunar Module in space, this image commemorates a critical milestone on the path to the Moon.

Provenance: From the personal collection of Apollo 9 astronaut Russell "Rusty" Schweickart

Includes: Rusty Schweickart's signature on the photograph and a signed Certificate of Authenticity

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8 x 10 NASA photograph featuring former astronaut Dr. Edward Lu during his career in spaceflight. A veteran of the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs, Lu spent more than 200 days in space and currently serves as Director of B612 Foundation's Asteroid Institute.

This photograph will be signed by Dr. Edward Lu during the evening of the auction.

A unique collectible celebrating a pioneering astronaut and leader in advancing planetary defense and humanity's future in space.

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8 x 10 NASA photograph featuring astronaut Steven Smith during his NASA career. A veteran of four Space Shuttle missions, Smith conducted seven spacewalks and played a key role in the assembly and maintenance of the International Space Station.

This photograph will be signed by Steven Smith during the evening of the auction.

A collectible piece honoring a distinguished astronaut whose missions helped build humanity's permanent presence in space.

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Texas flag carried aboard the Apollo 9 mission in March 1969, from the personal collection of Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell "Rusty" Schweickart. The flag remains in excellent condition, a flown artifact connected to one of the pioneering missions of the Apollo program.

Apollo 9 was the first crewed flight of the Lunar Module and the mission that proved the critical systems and procedures required for the Moon landings. During the mission, Schweickart performed the first spacewalk involving the Lunar Module, helping pave the way for Apollo's lunar exploration achievements. As a symbolic memento, this flag highlights the role of Texas in the U.S. space program and the enduring legacy of Apollo 9.

This flag, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Rusty Schweickart, represents a rare opportunity to acquire a flown Apollo-era artifact directly connected to one of the pioneering astronauts of the space age.

Proceeds support the Schweickart Prize for Planetary Defense.

Winning lots purchased by remote bidders will be shipped following the auction. Shipping and handling charges will be billed separately at actual cost.

United Nations flag carried aboard the Apollo 9 mission in March 1969, from the personal collection of Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell "Rusty" Schweickart. The flag remains in excellent condition, a flown artifact connected to one of the pioneering missions of the Apollo program.

Apollo 9 was the first crewed flight of the Lunar Module and the mission that proved the critical systems and procedures required for the Moon landings. During the mission, Schweickart performed the first spacewalk involving the Lunar Module, helping pave the way for Apollo's lunar exploration achievements. As a symbolic memento, this flag highlights the role of the United Nations in the U.S. space program and the enduring legacy of Apollo 9.

This flag, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Rusty Schweickart, represents a rare opportunity to acquire a flown Apollo-era artifact directly connected to one of the pioneering astronauts of the space age.

Proceeds support the Schweickart Prize for Planetary Defense.

Winning lots purchased by remote bidders will be shipped following the auction. Shipping and handling charges will be billed separately at actual cost.

Signed U.S. flag carried aboard the Apollo 9 mission, March 3–13, 1969, from the personal collection of Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell "Rusty" Schweickart. The flag remains in excellent condition, a flown artifact connected to the historic ten-day mission.

Apollo 9 was the third crewed Apollo mission, flown by Jim McDivitt, Dave Scott, and Rusty Schweickart, and the first flight to test the Command/Service Module together with the Lunar Module. The testing accomplished over the mission's ten days in low Earth orbit proved the Lunar Module worthy of crewed spaceflight, clearing the way for the missions that would follow to the Moon.

This flag, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Rusty Schweickart, represents a rare opportunity to acquire a flown, signed Apollo-era artifact directly connected to one of the pioneering astronauts of the space age.

Proceeds support the Schweickart Prize for Planetary Defense.

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Single tiepin featuring the Apollo Command Module emblem, carried aboard the Apollo 9 mission in March 1969, from the personal collection of Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell "Rusty" Schweickart. The pin is in excellent condition, a rare flown artifact from the historic mission.

Apollo 9 was the first crewed flight of the Lunar Module and the mission that proved the critical systems and procedures required for the Moon landings. This tiepin celebrates the spacecraft, its crew, and the broader heritage of U.S. human spaceflight.

This tiepin, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Rusty Schweickart, represents a rare opportunity to acquire a flown Apollo-era artifact directly connected to one of the pioneering astronauts of the space age.

Proceeds support the Schweickart Prize for Planetary Defense.

Winning lots purchased by remote bidders will be shipped following the auction. Shipping and handling charges will be billed separately at actual cost.