Rarity and value of early satellite project models

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Topic: Rarity and value of early satellite project models

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posted 09-08-2012 08:56 PM

I had been researching some items that I recently purchased at an estate sale. The original owner was a satellite engineer who worked for NASA until about 1979. (Last project was the Hubble telescope as I understand). I see many newer items from the 1980's to the 1990's that are being sold at auction. I believe these are truly from a pioneering age in technology and communication.

Among the usual items of flags, uniforms, a globe and photos were three desk models of early satellite projects.

From what I have been able to gather, they are from left to right:

Explorer XVII - c.1964 - 1st interplanetary monitoring platform spacecraft
CAS-A / EOLE - 1974 - French / American Cooperative Applications Satellite
San Marco II - c.1967 - Italian Space Commission / NASA long range radio satellite

I can share a few more photos if needed, but the photos are not indicative of their appeal. Basically, I would like to know three things:

What are the actual dates for these items?
Are these common?
What are the values of these items (to space and exploration collectors)?

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