NASA Mission Reports and Publications - 1960-1970 - Premium Space Exploration

Up for auction is a great, highly collectible lot of space exploration memorabilia from the golden age of the Space Race and beyond. This diverse collection combines original 1960s/1970s NASA documentation, authentic press photographs, a rare complete collector's album, and themed memorabilia. All paper items have been carefully stored flat in protective sleeves.
The lot consists of the following items:
1. Official NASA Mission Reports & Publications:
Apollo 11 Mission Report (MR-3) – August 14, 1969. Authentic publication released less than a month after the historic moon landing. Complete and in very good, clean vintage condition.

Apollo 13 Mission Report (MR-7) – May 20, 1970. Titled "A Successful Failure". An 8-page official report covering the aftermath and overview of the dramatic rescue mission. Complete and in great condition.

NASA Facts: Manned Spacecraft Center Houston – Official 4-page educational publication introducing the newly established mission control center in Texas. Trimmed Format .
NASA Facts: Skylab Manned Orbital Scientific Space Station – Comprehensive 10-page booklet from the early 1970s detailing the layout and science of America's first space station. Staples loose Great condition.

Apollo 14 & Apollo 15 Ephemera – Includes an incomplete Apollo 14 report (useful for reference/spare pages) and a brief 2-page Apollo 15 mission leaflet/update.

2. Authentic NASA Press Lithographs (Manned Spacecraft Center):
Apollo 11 Crew Portrait (MSCL-30) – Original 1969 color press litho of Armstrong, Collins, and Aldrin.

Apollo 11 Moonwalk (MSCL-38) – Iconic original 1969 color press litho of Buzz Aldrin descending the Lunar Module ladder.

Apollo 14 Crew Portrait (MSCL-60) – Original 1971 color press litho of Roosa, Shepard, and Mitchell.

Note on condition: All three lithos feature their official printed NASA captions and logos on the back. They have been neatly trimmed at the top and side margins by the previous owner to fit a specific vintage frame/album. The lower margins with names/titles and the backsides remain intact. They show minor adhesive remnants on the back from historical mounting, but the front images are sharp and vibrant.

3. Rare International & Local Ephemera:
Brooke Bond "Out into Space / Die Ruimte in" Album (1960s) – A rare, bilingual (English/Afrikaans) South African edition approved by the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa. This album is 100% complete with all 50 picture cards neatly and professionally pasted inside. Outstanding, clean condition with crisp, uncreased pages.

Vintage Shell "Ruimteavontuur" Sticker (Apollo 1) – A nostalgic Dutch promotional sticker from the late 1960s. It features the ill-fated Apollo 1 mission (Grissom) and uniquely retains its original red Shell logo tab at the top (which was usually torn off).

4. Themed Memorabilia:
Licensed NASA Apollo 13 Mug – A modern ceramic mug manufactured under license by Park Agencies. Features the iconic quote "Houston, we have a problem", the red NASA logo, and a detailed print of the lunar surface on the back. Dishwasher and microwave safe. In excellent condition.

Shipping & Packaging:
The collection will be packed with the utmost care. The mug will be heavily wrapped in bubble wrap, while the paper documents will be shipped completely flat, separated by stiff layers of heavy cardboard to guarantee no bending or moisture damage during transit. Registered and insured shipping only.

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NB! EU sale only. For shipment outside the Netherlands DHL is preferred.