Apollo 9 Flown Command Module Kapton Foil Artifact
This genuine segment of flown kapton foil from the Apollo 9 Command Module comes attached to a mission photograph of the Command Moduled docked with the Lunar Module in Earth orbit.
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DESCRIPTION
This artifact presentation contains a genuine piece of Apollo 9 flown Command Module kapton foil. In order to protect the Command Module from the dangerous radiation of deep space, the spacecraft was coated with kapton foil, a type of pressure-sensitive polyimide tape insulation. The kapton foil was part of the thermal protection subsystem which covered the exterior of the spacecraft. During reentry into Earth's atmosphere, much of this foil was burned away with the remains being stripped during post-flight operations and restoration.
Product Information:
- Segment of genuine Apollo 9 Command Module kapton foil
- Attached to an 8" x 8" Apollo 9 mission photograph of the Command and Lunar Module in Earth orbit
- Includes certificate of authenticity with holographic logo and company stamp
- Comes sealed in a clear protective 8" x 10" toploader
Authentication Information:
The space flown material came from the collection of NASA Production Control Engineer W.R. Whipkey. The foil was gifted to Whipkey in 1969 after being removed from the Command Module post-flight and it remained in his collection until sold to us.
Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity:
All of our artifacts are thoroughly and extensively researched before being listed for sale, so much so that we're proud to offer a lifetime guarantee of authenticity for this and other artifacts listed throughout our website. We also hold a record of every piece we sell which can be identified and searched in our online database using the serial number listed on your certificate of authenticity.
Description
This artifact presentation contains a genuine piece of Apollo 9 flown Command Module kapton foil. In order to protect the Command Module from the dangerous radiation of deep space, the spacecraft was coated with kapton foil, a type of pressure-sensitive polyimide tape insulation. The kapton foil was part of the thermal protection subsystem which covered the exterior of the spacecraft. During reentry into Earth's atmosphere, much of this foil was burned away with the remains being stripped during post-flight operations and restoration.
Product Information:
- Segment of genuine Apollo 9 Command Module kapton foil
- Attached to an 8" x 8" Apollo 9 mission photograph of the Command and Lunar Module in Earth orbit
- Includes certificate of authenticity with holographic logo and company stamp
- Comes sealed in a clear protective 8" x 10" toploader
Authentication Information:
The space flown material came from the collection of NASA Production Control Engineer W.R. Whipkey. The foil was gifted to Whipkey in 1969 after being removed from the Command Module post-flight and it remained in his collection until sold to us.
Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity:
All of our artifacts are thoroughly and extensively researched before being listed for sale, so much so that we're proud to offer a lifetime guarantee of authenticity for this and other artifacts listed throughout our website. We also hold a record of every piece we sell which can be identified and searched in our online database using the serial number listed on your certificate of authenticity.