Lot 118
  • 118

Official Contractor Lunar Lander Model

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description

  • issued by the spacecraft builder grumman
  • metal, plastic
Model of the Lunar Module (LM) made from injected-molded plastic for the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation (GAEC) of Bethpage, Long Island, NY. GAEC was the prime NASA contractor for the Lunar Module (LM). The model stands 7 inches tall with four metal landing legs approximately 8 inches apart. The upper Ascent Stage is detachable from the lower Descent Stage. The complete model is removable from a 10 ½ inch circular base which has NASA and Grumman logos and the wording: "LUNAR MODULE."

Condition

With all 16 attitude thrusters, 5 antennae (3 designed to move, and fully functional); in three parts, each held together by two medal pins.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Catalogue Note

The LM made one unmanned and one manned earth orbital flight and carried out eight manned lunar missions of which six landed on the moon. The vehicle served as a “life boat” during the Apollo 13 mission after the Service Module explosion. An emergency firing of its descent engine put Apollo 13 on a safe trajectory back to Earth and the vehicles oxygen system kept the crew alive during that time.