2012 Spring Auction of Astronaut Experiences and Memorabilia
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's 2012 Spring Auction of Astronaut Experiences & Memorabilia has closed after nine days of intense bidding and the winners have been decided in the race for space history!
This auction featured 39 exciting lots, including memorabilia from every period of the Space Program, hard-to-find autographs, and seven one-in-a-lifetime Astronaut Experiences. The auction raised funds for the Foundation's scholarships, which are given to top science, engineering, technology and math students from universities across the country.
Congratulations to the winning bidders and thanks to the many astronauts who donated artifacts and personal time; without them, none of this would be possible.
Astronaut Experiences
Lot 1: Be an "Honorary Astronaut" for the 2012 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction
Winning Bid: $3200
High Bidder: 450
Lot 2: SCUBA or Snorkeling Adventure with Charlie Duke
Winning Bid: $3900
High Bidder: 104
Lot 3: ULA Atlas V Launch with Scott Carpenter
Winning Bid: $3800
High Bidder: 418
Lot 4: Disney African Safari with Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise
Winning Bid: $2503
High Bidder: 104
Lot 5: Join Moonwalker Charlie Duke for a VIP Day at the Races
Winning Bid: $3101
High Bidder: 328
Lot 6: Kennedy Space Center Tour with Robert Crippen
Winning Bid: $3500
High Bidder: 131
Lot 7: Dinner with Buzz Aldrin at The Polo Lounge
Winning Bid: $4200
High Bidder: 241
Astronaut Memorabilia
Lot 8: Mercury Astronauts Glenn and Carpenter Signed Canvas
Winning Bid: $2151
High Bidder: 194
Lot 9: Mercury 7 NASA Press Conference Photo Signed by Glenn, Carpenter and Schirra
Winning Bid: $2100
High Bidder: 455
Lot 10: Alan Shepard Framed Autograph Presentation
Winning Bid: $2401
High Bidder: 444
Lot 11: Astronaut Signed Limited Edition 50th Anniversary of Americans in Space Poster
Winning Bid: $851
High Bidder: 190
Lot 12: Mercury Astronaut John Glenn Friendship 7 Signed Poster
Winning Bid: $1100
High Bidder: 288
Lot 13: "John Glenn: A Memoir" Leather Bound Signed Edition
Winning Bid: $1025
High Bidder: 385
Lot 14: Mercury Astronaut Scott Carpenter Signed Litho
Winning Bid: $1201
High Bidder: 173
Lot 15: John Young Autographed NASA Vintage Glossy Print
Winning Bid: $945
High Bidder: 450
Lot 16: Gemini IV Artwork Signed by James McDivitt
Winning Bid: $1405
High Bidder: 376
Lot 17: Vintage NASA Gemini XI Fact Sheet signed by Richard Gordon
Winning Bid: $360
High Bidder: 252
Lot 18: HBO's "From the Earth to the Moon" Apollo Signed Premier Commemorative Set
Winning Bid: $750
High Bidder: 114
Lot 19: Apollo 9 Crew Signed Lithograph
Winning Bid: $863
High Bidder: 104
Lot 20: Apollo 12 Panorama Print Signed by Alan Bean and Richard Gordon
Winning Bid: $1625
High Bidder: 288
Lot 21: Apollo 12 NASA Press Kit Signed by Alan Bean and Richard Gordon
Winning Bid: $720
High Bidder: 381
Lot 22: Apollo 14 FLOWN Beta Cloth Signed by Edgar Mitchell
Winning Bid: $3603
High Bidder: 104
Lot 23: Flown Apollo 15 Cuban Flag from Al Worden
Winning Bid: $3301
High Bidder: 367
Lot 24: Apollo 15 Lunar Index Map Signed by 14 Astronauts
Winning Bid: $3600
High Bidder: 456
Lot 25: Apollo 15 Crew Signed Lithograph
Winning Bid: $1601
High Bidder: 453
Lot 26: Apollo 16 Crew Signed Insurance Cover
Winning Bid: $2200
High Bidder: 376
Lot 27: Franklin Mint "America in Space" Commemorative Sterling Silver Proof Medal Collection
Winning Bid: $1101
High Bidder: 377
Lot 28: Skylab I Crew Signed Launch Cover
Winning Bid: $680
High Bidder: 129
Lot 29: Skylab 4 Vintage Memorabillia Signed by Bill Pogue
Winning Bid: $370
High Bidder: 104
Lot 30: Skylab 4 Signed Crew Portrait
Winning Bid: $370
High Bidder: 382
Lot 31: Astronaut Signed Orbiter 102 Manual
Winning Bid: $851
High Bidder: 449
Lot 32: Challenger First Landing Photo Signed by Paul Weitz
Winning Bid: $755
High Bidder: 235
Lot 33: STS-41D Crew Photo
Winning Bid: $1200
High Bidder: 446
Lot 34: STS-37 Flown Patch and Crew Signed Montage
Winning Bid: $1300
High Bidder: 357
Lot 35: ISS Expedition 2 Crew Signed Portrait
Winning Bid: $510
High Bidder: 168
Lot 36: Flown STS-60 Kenneth Reightler Polo Shirt
Winning Bid: $2105
High Bidder: 327
Lot 37: John Blaha's FLOWN Russian MIR Space Station 0G Suit
Winning Bid: $16100
High Bidder: 307
Lot 38: Multi-Signed "Earthrise" Canvas
Winning Bid: $2850
High Bidder: 328
Lot 39: Complete Collection of U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Signed Posters
Winning Bid: $750
High Bidder: 382