Richard Gordon's Life Space Tour Hardhat + Book

Richard Gordon's hardhat used while he was hosting the LIFE Executive Space Tour in late 1964.  The Superglas hardhat contains its internal head band plus a LIFE decal as well as Gordon's name on the front.  This lot also includes a humorous booklet commemorating the tour with about 25 captioned photographs.  Other astronauts appearing in the photographs that were part of the tour were Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton.

Estimated Value:  $150 - $200

"On The Shoulders of Titans" Softbound NASA Book

NASA softbound book "On The Shoulders Of Titans - A History of Project Gemini" dated 1977, NASA SP-4203, containing 625 pages of B&W and color photos, charts and information about Project Gemini.  A couple nicks on the spine, but overall great shape.

Estimated Value:  $75 - $100

Gemini Familiarization Manual - Astronaut Office Copy

An early Project Gemini Familiarization Manual from McDonnell and dated 15 March 1964 (revised 31 Dec 1964), SEDR 300.  This is the Astronaut Office copy of a manned Gemini manual that contains over 300 pages in 12 tabbed sections covering all aspects of the Gemini spacecraft with charts, foldouts, illustrations and information. Sections include Spacecraft Mission, Major Structural Assemblies, Cabin Arrangement, Sequence System, Electrical Power System, Environmental Control System, Cooling System, Guidance and Control System, Communications System, Instrumentation System, Pyrotechnics and Rocket System and Landing System. The tabs are worn from constant use, but the manual still looks to be in nice overall condition.  Uncommon.

Estimated Value: $400 - $500

Gemini Program Launch Systems Final Report

An original Gemini Program Launch Systems Final Report dated January 1967 and prepared by the Aerospace Corporation.  It probably has close to 1000 pages of foldouts, photos, charts, illustrations, graphs and information dealing with the Gemini-Titan Target Vehicle, Gemini-Agena Launch Vehicle and the Atlas /SLV-3.  Nice condition and rare.

Estimated Value:  $200 - $300

Gemini RCS/Cooling Valves Spacecraft Panel

A 3-1/4"x 4" lightweight metal panel removed from the Gemini Mission Simulator after training was completed. The simulator used the exact same panels as did the actual spacecraft. The position of this panel in the spacecraft is shown in color on a Gemini controls layout drawing - in an overhead position. Heavily used in training by certainly most the early Gemini astronauts, it does show a bit of wear from that fact. Gemini artifacts such as this are quite rare.

Estimated Values: $300 - $400

Gemini Vacuum-Packed Food - Meat & Spaghetti

A vintage vacuum-sealed pack of Gemini food - in this case Meat and Spaghetti used for training purposes in the Gemini Mission Simulator.  Nice condition considering its age and uncommon.

Estimated Value:  $100 - $150

Gemini Vacuum-Packed Food - Unidentifiable & Contaminated

A vintage vacuum-sealed pack of Gemini food - in this case some sort of juice.  This package was used for training purposes in the Gemini Mission Simulator and has been labeled as contaminated, although it is still well sealed.  Nice condition considering its age and uncommon.

Estimated Value:  $100 - $150

Large Gemini Mission Emblem Color Print

An 11"x 14" color glossy photograph of a Gemini spacecraft mounted on a 14"x 18" matte board.  The photo contains all the Gemini mission emblems along with facsimile signatures of all the astronauts.  Excellent condition.

Estimated Value:  $40 - $50

Four Large Gemini-Era Color Photos

Four large 11"x 14" color photos three of which show Ed White during his Gemini 4 spacewalk and the other which shows the first two Group of astronauts (facsimile signatures).  The group photo has some flaws along the edges while the Ed White photos only show very minor dings.

Estimated Value:  $25 - $30

Two Gemini KSC Pre-Mission Booklets, 9A and 7/6

Two 16-page booklets from KSC for Gemini 7/6 and Gemini 9A.  Both in good shape.

Estimated Value:  $25 - $50

Gemini 2 Mission Directive Manual

An early Gemini 2 Mission Directive booklet dated June 3, 1964 from NASA and containing about 130 pages of illustrations, charts and information.  It also contains about 5 nice foldouts.  There are 12 sections including Mission Description, Mission Constraints, Spacecraft Configuration, Flight Operations, Recovery and many more.  Good condition and quite uncommon.

Estimated Value:  $100 - $150

Gemini 3 Gemini Operations Handbook

An original Gemini 3 Gemini Operations Handbook from NASA and MSC updated as of the date May 10, 1964.  It contains 10 tabbed sections of about 200-300 pages of many foldouts, diagrams, charts and information all contained in a vintage 3-ring binder.  Tabbed sections include Sequential, Electrical, Control, Environmental, Navigation, Communications, etc.  The manual has its miscellaneous dings, but considering it age and that it was used at the time, its still in nice shape.  Rare for sure.

Estimated Value:  $400 - $500

Gemini 3 Mission Rules

An original Gemini 3 Mission Rules manual dated 9-24-64 containing 13 sections and about 100-150 total pages.  Sections include General Guidelines, Booster Systems, Trajectory and Guidance, Sequential, Recovery, and many more.  The manual itself is in great condition but the notebook containing it had separated with age.  Quite rare.

Estimated Value:  $300 - $400

Gemini 3 Flight Plan, Preliminary B

An original Gemini 3 Preliminary B Flight Plan dated September 20, 1964.  It contains about 135 pages in three sections including Detailed Flight Plan, Detailed Activities and Summary Flight Plan.  Used at the time but still complete and in nice shape.  Very uncommon.

Estimated Value:  $150 - $200

Gemini 3 Mission Directive Manual

An early Gemini 3 Mission Directive booklet dated February 15, 1965 from NASA and containing about 100 pages of illustrations, charts and information.  It also contains an orbital track foldouts.  There are 14 sections including Mission Objectives, Mission Description, Vehicle Configuration, Flight Operations, Flight Crew Operations, Recovery and many more.  The front cover has some flaws, but the remainder of the booklet is in good condition.  Quite uncommon.

Estimated Value:  $100 - $150

Gemini 4 Mission Directive Manual, Confidential

An early Gemini 4 Mission Directive booklet dated May 14, 1965 from NASA and containing about 100 pages of illustrations, charts and information.  It also contains 4 or 5 foldouts.  There are 14 sections including Mission Objectives, Mission Description, Vehicle Configuration, Flight Operations, Flight Crew Operations, Recovery and many more.  Used at the time but still good condition.  Quite uncommon.

Estimated Value:  $100 - $150

Gemini 5 Gemini Operations Handbook

An original Gemini 5 Gemini Operations Handbook dated June 25, 1965.  It contains 10 tabbed sections of about 200-300 pages of some foldouts, diagrams, charts and information all contained in a vintage 3-ring binder.  Tabbed sections include Sequential, Electrical, Control, Environmental, Navigation, Communications, etc.  The manual has its miscellaneous dings, but considering it age and that it was used at the time, its still in nice shape.  Rare for sure.

Estimated Value:  $300 - $400

Gemini 6 Press Kit

A vintage Gemini 6 Press Kit dated Oct 20, 1965 and containing 86 pages of mission information.  The front page has separated from the rest, but otherwise in good shape.

Estimated Value:  $75 - $100

Tom Stafford Signed Gemini Spacesuit Glossy Photo

An 8"x 10" color Kodak glossy of Tom Stafford in his Gemini spacesuit and signed nicely by him.  Excellent condition.

Estimated Value:  $100 - $150

Rare Gemini 9 Crew Patch Variant

A vintage, almost 4" wide Gemini 9 patch with a cloth backing.  This patch can be seen being worn on Gene Cernan's jacket in some photos, and is quite rare.  Only two examples recently have surfaced, and they both sold for over $450.  For more information about this patch, visit the Crew Patch section at edgeofdarkness.com.

Estimated Value:  $400 - $500

Gemini 10 Post Flight Report Booklet

An original 8"x 10-1/2" MSC booklet "GT-10 Post Flight Report" dated 30 January 1967 and containing 85 pages of charts, graphs and information about the flight.  Used at the time and a bit spotted and faded with age, but still complete and in good shape.  Uncommon.

Estimated Value:  $75 - $100

Gemini 10 Flight Plan, Final

An original Gemini 10 Final Flight Plan dated June 22, 1966, less than 1 month before the launch.  It contains over 280 pages in three sections including Detailed Flight Plan, Procedures and Summary Flight Plan.  Used at the time and the tabs are quite worn with the back cover loose from the staple, but still complete and in good shape.  The consignor's name, at his request, has been covered over for the auction photograph.  Very uncommon.

Estimated Value:  $100 - $150

Gemini 11 Press Kit

A vintage Gemini 11 Press Kit dated September 2, 1966 and containing 61 pages of mission information. Heavily annotated inside on on the backs of some of the later pages by an AP reporter at the time.  Complete.

Estimated Value:  $50 - $75

Charles Conrad's Gemini 11 Procedures Checklist w/Notations

An original Gemini 11 Procedures Checklist belonging to Gemini 11 astronaut Charles Conrad, whose name appears on the cover.  It contains over 50 well-used pages loaded with Conrad's annotations, and I even see some writing in Richard Gordon's hand.  It looks like Conrad even made all the tabs himself.  Faded with age and from heavy use, but still good shape.  Very uncommon.

Estimated Value:  $400 - $500

Charles Conrad's Gemini 11 Rendezvous Training Charts

Charles Conrad's Gemini 11 Rendezvous Training Charts in a loose-leaf notebook containing 46 charts each in a plastic sleeve in order to mark them up repeatedly with a grease pencil.  Some have pencil notations on the page itself, and indeed the pencil used comes attached to the notebook with a string.  There is also a sheet of lined paper inside with probably Conrad's hand calculations.  Used condition.

Estimated Value:  $200 - $300

Burroughs Project Gemini 1964 Press Tour PR Folder

An early Burrough's Ground Guidance Computer System Press Tour PR folder containing 5 stapled booklets describing their system.  Somewhat handled over the years, but still good shape.

Estimated Value:  $25 - $30

Aerojet Engines For Gemini PR Booklet

An original 8-page PR booklet from Aerojet, makers of the engines for Gemini, containing photos, illustrations and information.  nice condition.

Estimated Value:  $25 - $30