Dimensions: 9 x 5 cm.
Description: Al Worden signed 4x2 inch Colonel Alfred M. Worden Apollo 15 NASA business card.
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March 13, 2024
Artifact: Al Worden signed business card
Dimensions: 9 x 5 cm.
Description: Al Worden signed 4x2 inch Colonel Alfred M. Worden Apollo 15 NASA business card.
Al Worden signed business card
Dimensions: 9 x 5 cm.
Description: Al Worden signed 4x2 inch Colonel Alfred M. Worden Apollo 15 NASA business card.
November 10, 2023
Artifact: Apollo 15 flown voice and data tape segment.
Date of use: July 26, 1971 - August 7, 1971.
Dimensions: 2.58 x 8 cm (tape sample), 21.6 x 28 cm (presentation).
Flown Status: flown.
Description:
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The Data Storage Equipment (DSE) recorded the voice and data aboard the Command Module. It included two eight-inch (20.32 cm) reels that that spooled through read-write heads approximately 2,250 feet (685.5 m) of one-inch Mylar magnetic tape. The 14-track tape had a storage capacity of over four hours of voice and data.
The DSE (Data Storage Equipment) was used during the crucial Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) burn performed by the Command and Service Module (CSM) while situated on the opposite side of the Moon, beyond the reach of Earth communication, and during re-entry. Throughout this interval, the DSE recorded the dialogue of the crew, as well as critical data related to the engine and system operations. Subsequently, these recorded inputs were transmitted to the ground for detailed engineering assessment as the spacecraft flew into Earthrise and reestablished radio contact with Mission Control.
Apollo 15 flown voice and data tape sample
Date of use: July 26, 1971 - August 7, 1971.
Dimensions: 2.58 x 8 cm (tape sample), 21.6 x 28 cm (presentation).
Flown Status: flown.
Description:
Voice and data tape segment (34/200) flown around the Moon on Apollo 15. The reel was lot #539, purchased at auction in the Spring of 2000 by collector Mike Smithwick. It comes with copies of its corresponding documentation, which includes transit tags, bonded storage documents and laboratory reports.
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DSE (Data Storage Equipment). Credit: Photo: S66-22993. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
The DSE (Data Storage Equipment) was used during the crucial Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) burn performed by the Command and Service Module (CSM) while situated on the opposite side of the Moon, beyond the reach of Earth communication, and during re-entry. Throughout this interval, the DSE recorded the dialogue of the crew, as well as critical data related to the engine and system operations. Subsequently, these recorded inputs were transmitted to the ground for detailed engineering assessment as the spacecraft flew into Earthrise and reestablished radio contact with Mission Control.
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July 27, 2023
Artifact: Jim Irwin signed litho
Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.5 cm.
Description:
Jim Irwin, born on March 17, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was chosen as Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 15 and on July 26, 1971, he became the eighth person to walk on the Moon. Irwin spent a total of 18.5 hours on the lunar surface, conducting scientific experiments and collecting samples.
During his time on the Moon, Jim Irwin had a transformative experience that profoundly impacted his life. He described feeling a strong spiritual connection and a sense of awe while exploring the lunar landscape. This experience led him to devote his post-NASA career to exploring the relationship between faith and science.
After leaving NASA in 1972, Jim Irwin founded the High Flight Foundation, a Christian ministry aimed at integrating faith and space exploration. He traveled extensively, sharing his experiences as an astronaut and delivering inspirational speeches about his faith. He sought to bridge the gap between science and spirituality, encouraging others to explore the wonders of the universe while deepening their understanding of God.
Jim Irwin signed litho
Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.5 cm.
Description:
Jim Irwin signed litho with the preprinted inscription "His love from the Moon".
Jim Irwin, born on March 17, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was chosen as Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 15 and on July 26, 1971, he became the eighth person to walk on the Moon. Irwin spent a total of 18.5 hours on the lunar surface, conducting scientific experiments and collecting samples.
During his time on the Moon, Jim Irwin had a transformative experience that profoundly impacted his life. He described feeling a strong spiritual connection and a sense of awe while exploring the lunar landscape. This experience led him to devote his post-NASA career to exploring the relationship between faith and science.
After leaving NASA in 1972, Jim Irwin founded the High Flight Foundation, a Christian ministry aimed at integrating faith and space exploration. He traveled extensively, sharing his experiences as an astronaut and delivering inspirational speeches about his faith. He sought to bridge the gap between science and spirituality, encouraging others to explore the wonders of the universe while deepening their understanding of God.
In my collection I have a signed business card from the High Flight Foundation (see here).
On August 8, 1991, he passed away at the age of 61 due to a heart attack while climbing Mount Aetna in Washington state.
On August 8, 1991, he passed away at the age of 61 due to a heart attack while climbing Mount Aetna in Washington state.
July 27, 2023
Item: Argentine flag carried to the Moon aboard Apollo 15.
Size: 15.5 x 10.4 cm.
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Argentine flag flown to the Moon on Apollo 15
Size: 15.5 x 10.4 cm.
Mission: Apollo 15
Launch date: July 26, 1971.
Landing date: August 7, 1971.
Description: this flag from Argentina was carried to the Moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft Endeavour. It remained in the Command Module during the lunar orbit phase of the flight.
Apollo 15 was the fourth manned lunar landing mission, carrying for the first time a lunar rover and a Scientific Instrument Bay in the Service Module. The flight was launched on July 26 and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on August 7, 1971, logging flight time of 295.2 hours and a distance of over 1.4 million miles. Dave Scott and Jim Irwin explored the region of Hadley Rille for three days while Alfred M. Worden conducted experiments in orbit. On the return to Earth, Worden performed a 38 minute Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) to recover film that had been exposed during the flight.
Description: this flag from Argentina was carried to the Moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft Endeavour. It remained in the Command Module during the lunar orbit phase of the flight.
Apollo 15 was the fourth manned lunar landing mission, carrying for the first time a lunar rover and a Scientific Instrument Bay in the Service Module. The flight was launched on July 26 and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on August 7, 1971, logging flight time of 295.2 hours and a distance of over 1.4 million miles. Dave Scott and Jim Irwin explored the region of Hadley Rille for three days while Alfred M. Worden conducted experiments in orbit. On the return to Earth, Worden performed a 38 minute Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) to recover film that had been exposed during the flight.
The flag is signed and inscribed "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP" by NASA Astronaut Al Worden. It comes with two certificates of authenticity. One from Nate D. Sanders Auctions, and the other from astronaut Al Worden.
Al Worden Certificate of Authenticity
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July 01, 2023
Artifact: Apollo 15 mission patch.
Manufacturer: AB Emblem.
Dimensions: 4" / 101mm.
Program: Apollo.
Flown Status: unflown.
Apollo 15 mission patch
Manufacturer: AB Emblem.
Dimensions: 4" / 101mm.
Program: Apollo.
Flown Status: unflown.
Description:
Apollo 15 AB Emblem patch design as the one worn by the crew on their post-flight recovery suits but because it is not particularly rare it is not really considered as a Crew Patch. The AB Emblem patch was also used by NASA on the certificates of appreciation distributed to employees after the mission.Apollo 15:
Apollo 15 was the ninth manned mission of NASA's Apollo program and the fourth mission to successfully land astronauts on the Moon. Launched on July 26, 1971, it was a significant step forward in lunar exploration and scientific research.
The crew of Apollo 15 included astronauts David R. Scott, Alfred M. Worden, and James B. Irwin. It was the first mission to utilize the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), a lunar surface transportation vehicle, enabling the astronauts to cover greater distances and explore more extensive areas.
The Lunar Module, named "Falcon," landed in the Hadley-Apennine region of the Moon on July 30, 1971. Scott and Irwin conducted three moonwalks, spending a total of 18 hours outside the spacecraft. They conducted various experiments, collected rock and soil samples from the lunar surface, and studied the area's geological features.
Apollo 15's scientific objectives were extensive, including the deployment of a lunar surface drill, known as the Deep Drill, to obtain core samples from beneath the Moon's surface. The crew also conducted experiments related to geophysics, lunar surface photography, and the study of lunar dust and particles.
Meanwhile, Worden remained in lunar orbit aboard the Command Module, named "Endeavour," conducting observations and mapping activities using advanced scientific instruments.
After completing their lunar activities, the crew returned to the Command Module and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on August 7, 1971. They were recovered by the USS Okinawa.
More information:
Crew Patch Reference Guide: Apollo 15
May 19, 2023
Artifact: Jim Irwin handsigned business card
Artifact Category: autograph, business card.
Dimensions: 5.1 x 8.9 cm.
Description: Jim Irwin, born James Benson Irwin on March 17, 1930, was an American astronaut and a member of NASA's Apollo 15 mission.
Irwin attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He then served as a pilot in the United States Air Force, where he flew jet fighter planes. During his military career, Irwin logged over 7,015 hours of flying time.
In 1964, Jim Irwin joined NASA as one of the 19 astronauts selected in the third group of astronauts. He served as a member of the support crew for Apollo 10 and was later chosen as the lunar module pilot for Apollo 15. Apollo 15 was the fourth manned lunar landing mission and took place in July 1971.
During the Apollo 15 mission, Irwin and his fellow astronauts, David Scott and Alfred Worden, spent a total of 12 days in space, with three of those days on the lunar surface. Irwin and Scott became the eighth and ninth men to walk on the Moon. They conducted scientific experiments, explored the Hadley-Apennine region, and collected valuable samples of lunar material.
One of the notable moments during Apollo 15 was when Jim Irwin had a spiritual experience on the Moon's surface. He felt a deep connection with God and described the experience as a profound spiritual awakening. This experience greatly influenced his life after returning to Earth.
Following his retirement from NASA in 1972, Jim Irwin founded the High Flight Foundation, a religious organization aimed at spreading his Christian faith. He became an evangelist and traveled extensively, giving lectures and sharing his experiences of space exploration and spirituality. Irwin also wrote a book titled "To Rule the Night," in which he discussed his experiences as an astronaut and his spiritual journey.
Jim Irwin passed away on August 8, 1991, at the age of 61 due to a heart attack.
Jim Irwin handsigned business card
Artifact Category: autograph, business card.
Dimensions: 5.1 x 8.9 cm.
Description: Jim Irwin, born James Benson Irwin on March 17, 1930, was an American astronaut and a member of NASA's Apollo 15 mission.
Irwin attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He then served as a pilot in the United States Air Force, where he flew jet fighter planes. During his military career, Irwin logged over 7,015 hours of flying time.
In 1964, Jim Irwin joined NASA as one of the 19 astronauts selected in the third group of astronauts. He served as a member of the support crew for Apollo 10 and was later chosen as the lunar module pilot for Apollo 15. Apollo 15 was the fourth manned lunar landing mission and took place in July 1971.
During the Apollo 15 mission, Irwin and his fellow astronauts, David Scott and Alfred Worden, spent a total of 12 days in space, with three of those days on the lunar surface. Irwin and Scott became the eighth and ninth men to walk on the Moon. They conducted scientific experiments, explored the Hadley-Apennine region, and collected valuable samples of lunar material.
One of the notable moments during Apollo 15 was when Jim Irwin had a spiritual experience on the Moon's surface. He felt a deep connection with God and described the experience as a profound spiritual awakening. This experience greatly influenced his life after returning to Earth.
Following his retirement from NASA in 1972, Jim Irwin founded the High Flight Foundation, a religious organization aimed at spreading his Christian faith. He became an evangelist and traveled extensively, giving lectures and sharing his experiences of space exploration and spirituality. Irwin also wrote a book titled "To Rule the Night," in which he discussed his experiences as an astronaut and his spiritual journey.
Jim Irwin passed away on August 8, 1991, at the age of 61 due to a heart attack.
July 14, 2022
Item: Al Worden signed WWS photo
Size: 20.2 x 25.4 cm.
Description: Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot, Al Worden signed on a preprint NASA photo. It comes with a certificate of authenticity from RR Auction.
Al Worden signed WWS glossy photo
Size: 20.2 x 25.4 cm.
Description: Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot, Al Worden signed on a preprint NASA photo. It comes with a certificate of authenticity from RR Auction.
December 01, 2021
Item: Lunar Rover Vehicle photo signed by Ferenc Pavlics
Size: 14.5 x 10 cm.
Description: Picture of the Lunar Rover Vehicle used in Apollo 15. Ferenc Pavlics, Hungarian-born American mechanical engineer who developed the Apollo Lunar rover.
Lunar Rover Vehicle photo signed by Ferenc Pavlics
Size: 14.5 x 10 cm.
Description: Picture of the Lunar Rover Vehicle used in Apollo 15. Ferenc Pavlics, Hungarian-born American mechanical engineer who developed the Apollo Lunar rover.
November 29, 2021
Item: Live Data from the Moon
Size: 12,4x31,3 cm.
Description: Apollo 15 strip sample of seismic data from the lunar surface. Slight tear in the lower left corner and vertical fold mark on the left side. Contains the inscription "LIVE DATA FROM THE MOON - NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center - Houston, Texas".
Apollo 15 Live Data from the Moon
Size: 12,4x31,3 cm.
Description: Apollo 15 strip sample of seismic data from the lunar surface. Slight tear in the lower left corner and vertical fold mark on the left side. Contains the inscription "LIVE DATA FROM THE MOON - NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center - Houston, Texas".
The Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) comprised a set of scientific instruments placed by the astronauts at the landing site of each of the five Apollo missions to land on the Moon following Apollo 11 (Apollo 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17). These instruments measured the seismographic activity beneath the Moon's surface.
CHANNELS 1, 2, & 3 - Suprathermal lon Detector Experiment (SIDE]
SIDE analyzes the "ions" found near the Moon's surface. Ions, which are fragments of atoms that have been broken apart by ultra-violet light energy and collisions with other ions, make up nearly all of the Moon's tenuous "atmosphere." Not being "whole" atoms, ions are very unstable, acting like pieces of electricity that can reach speeds ranging from 25 to 250 miles per second! Most lunar ions come all the way from the Sun (in the "solar wind" of ions), while some originate from gases that have escaped from beneath the Moon's surface.
lons are distinguished from one another by their 1) MASS (or weight), 2) VELOCITY (speed at which they travel), 3) ENERGY (work done in accelerating the ions), and 4) CHARGE (number of missing electrons). SIDE performs its operation by counting ions of various energies and masses. Each of the three SIDE experiments on the Moon return eight channels of data. The three channels displayed on your sample include:
Channel I - Energy Step Sequencer
Displays SIDE's repeating 20-step "search pattern." Each of the experiment's 20 voltage settings allows it to check a different energy level at which ions are found.
CHANNELS 4, 5, & 6 - Passive Seismic Experiment (PSE)
PSE registers seismic vibrations of the Moon's surface caused by "moonquakes" and meteoroid impacts. The Moon does not experience quakes the size of those on Earth. In fact, the Moon is so "quiet" that the PSE was designed to be one million times more sensitive than instruments used to detect earthquakes. Even the footsteps of astronauts could be measured during their moonwalks.
A seismic event (quake or impact) causes vibrations that can last for hours, and is shown on a strip chart by a bulge in the thickness of the ink track. On one occasion, as the result of a huge meteoroid impact near the experiment, the bulge covered an entire channel. The ink track will remain straight during an authentic seismic event. If your sample shows a "wavy" PSE track, it is not indicating a seismic event, but rather an effect of a temperature change or a "leveling calibration" command sent by radio frequency from the ALSEP Control Network on Earth.
SIDE analyzes the "ions" found near the Moon's surface. Ions, which are fragments of atoms that have been broken apart by ultra-violet light energy and collisions with other ions, make up nearly all of the Moon's tenuous "atmosphere." Not being "whole" atoms, ions are very unstable, acting like pieces of electricity that can reach speeds ranging from 25 to 250 miles per second! Most lunar ions come all the way from the Sun (in the "solar wind" of ions), while some originate from gases that have escaped from beneath the Moon's surface.
lons are distinguished from one another by their 1) MASS (or weight), 2) VELOCITY (speed at which they travel), 3) ENERGY (work done in accelerating the ions), and 4) CHARGE (number of missing electrons). SIDE performs its operation by counting ions of various energies and masses. Each of the three SIDE experiments on the Moon return eight channels of data. The three channels displayed on your sample include:
Channel I - Energy Step Sequencer
Displays SIDE's repeating 20-step "search pattern." Each of the experiment's 20 voltage settings allows it to check a different energy level at which ions are found.
Channels 2 & 3 - Total Ion Detector (TID)
Counts the total number of ions detected at each of the 20 "energy" settings of Channel 1. As the type of ion detected changes with each "voltage step" of Channel 1, the TID counts the number of ions at each new setting. Channel 2 counts the ions by thousands, and anything left over under 1,000 is shown on Channel 3. Consequently, Channel 2 lists the TID's "Most Significant Data" and Channel 3 indicates "Least Significant Data."
Counts the total number of ions detected at each of the 20 "energy" settings of Channel 1. As the type of ion detected changes with each "voltage step" of Channel 1, the TID counts the number of ions at each new setting. Channel 2 counts the ions by thousands, and anything left over under 1,000 is shown on Channel 3. Consequently, Channel 2 lists the TID's "Most Significant Data" and Channel 3 indicates "Least Significant Data."
CHANNELS 4, 5, & 6 - Passive Seismic Experiment (PSE)
PSE registers seismic vibrations of the Moon's surface caused by "moonquakes" and meteoroid impacts. The Moon does not experience quakes the size of those on Earth. In fact, the Moon is so "quiet" that the PSE was designed to be one million times more sensitive than instruments used to detect earthquakes. Even the footsteps of astronauts could be measured during their moonwalks.
Channels 4, 5, & 6 display PSE data in a three dimensional (x, y, z axis) pattern:
Channel 4-Shows seismic vibrations in the north-south direction (x axis). Channel 5. Shows seismic vibrations in the east-west direction (y axis).
Channel 6 - Shows seismic vibrations in the vertical (up-down) direction (z axis).
Channel 6 - Shows seismic vibrations in the vertical (up-down) direction (z axis).
A seismic event (quake or impact) causes vibrations that can last for hours, and is shown on a strip chart by a bulge in the thickness of the ink track. On one occasion, as the result of a huge meteoroid impact near the experiment, the bulge covered an entire channel. The ink track will remain straight during an authentic seismic event. If your sample shows a "wavy" PSE track, it is not indicating a seismic event, but rather an effect of a temperature change or a "leveling calibration" command sent by radio frequency from the ALSEP Control Network on Earth.
These sheets were given to visitors and prominent people of the Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC), called Johnson Space Center (JSC) since 1973.
November 27, 2021
Manufacturer: Union Carbide Corp. Nuclear Division
Jack Schmitt (left) tips a rock sample into a bag held by Gene Cernan during training at the Cape. Photo: KSC-72PC-440.
Apollo Lunar Sample Collection Bag
Artifact: Apollo Lunar Sample Collection Bag
Size: 22 x 20.5 cm.Manufacturer: Union Carbide Corp. Nuclear Division
Part number: 11306-EM-031-00
Description: Polyethylene Flat Bag made by Union Carbide Corp. Nuclear Division. Y-12 Oak Ridge Plant, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It comes from a sealed bag containing 20 of these rectangular sample bags to be used during training of lunar surface activities.
Description: Polyethylene Flat Bag made by Union Carbide Corp. Nuclear Division. Y-12 Oak Ridge Plant, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It comes from a sealed bag containing 20 of these rectangular sample bags to be used during training of lunar surface activities.
The flat rectangular bag had an aluminum ring to top for easy opening and closing. These types of bags were mounted on the side of an astronaut’s Hasselblad camera during EVA.
Documented sample bags were numbered bags that indicated the order of collected samples.
Although documented sample bags of several different configurations were used on the Apollo missions, two basic shapes described most bags - cup-shaped and flat rectangular. The cup-shaped bags came in sets of 35 (used on the Apollo 12 and Apollo 14 missions) and in sets of 48 (used on the Apollo 17 mission). Flat rectangular bags in sets of 20 were used on Apollo 15, 16 and 17.
Astronaut Charlie Duke holding a sample bag in his right hand, and grabbing a rock from a boulder in his left hand. Photo: AS16-116-18649.
November 27, 2021
Item: Apollo 15 embroidered patch.
Size: 4" (101 mm).
Manufacturer: Lion Brothers.
Description: The Lion Brothers patch has the "XV" in the background embroidered in grey thread but has a distinctive radial pattern to the thread of the white outer area which distinguishes it from the Crew Patch. It also has the number "15" embroidered upside down in the grey background above the "D" of "WORDEN" as a hallmark.
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More information: Crew Patches
Apollo 15 embroidered patch
Size: 4" (101 mm).
Manufacturer: Lion Brothers.
Description: The Lion Brothers patch has the "XV" in the background embroidered in grey thread but has a distinctive radial pattern to the thread of the white outer area which distinguishes it from the Crew Patch. It also has the number "15" embroidered upside down in the grey background above the "D" of "WORDEN" as a hallmark.
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More information: Crew Patches
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