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Topic: 'America's First Space Walk' Gemini 4 medallion
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-12-2016 05:18 AM
   
Winco release 'America's Historic First Space Walk' Gemini 4 MedallionMinted with flown metal from the Gemini 4 capsule that made possible America's first spacewalk  On June 3, 1965, during the trailblazing Gemini 4 mission, astronaut Ed White became the first American to walk in space. At 3:45 p.m. EDT, White opened the hatch and used the hand-held maneuvering oxygen-jet gun to push himself out of the capsule. His extravehicular activity (EVA) started during the third orbit and lasted 23 minutes. This EVA paved the way for the first men to walk on the moon, and for the International Space Station's construction and maintenance. Commander Jim McDivitt stayed inside to photograph these epic moments in U.S. history. This medallion's front side features a space walk photograph, and the reverse, a reproduction of the actual 1965 Gemini 4 medallion.  In consideration of the historic significance of Gemini 4, and how difficult it is to obtain this capsule metal, we could only hope to one day mint a medallion with metal flown during this mission. Winco certifies that this official NASA medallion is minted with space flown metal from the Gemini 4 capsule. Production has been limited to 3,500 pieces. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-12-2016 05:20 AM
The Gemini 4 medallion should soon become available through Winco's retailers. |
Tom
Member Posts: 1597
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-12-2016 06:57 PM
Any idea when? Cost? Thank you. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-13-2016 01:12 PM
Winco's suggested retail price is $24.95. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, as well as the NASA exchange stores at Kennedy, Johnson, Armstrong, Glenn, Goddard and NASA Headquarters will be stocking the medallion soon. collectSPACE and Winco are also working on a special deal for our members and readers. The Gemini 4 medallion will likely be for sale at the locations identified above (as well as eBay) before we begin taking orders, but the deal will offer a better price and be bundled with at least two other medallions (one of which is still to be announced). |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 04-13-2016 01:43 PM
Cool! |
tnperri
Member Posts: 452
From: Malvern, Ohio
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 04-13-2016 07:16 PM
Armstrong shop had them for $20. They are on eBay now for $39.95? |
woodg2
Member Posts: 133
From: Madison AL
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 04-18-2016 08:48 PM
Looking forward to the announcement! |
Rick Boos
Member Posts: 851
From: Celina, Ohio
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 05-07-2016 09:42 PM
The Gemini 4 medallions are on sale at Kennedy Space Center and probably the other centers. |
James913
Member Posts: 265
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-08-2016 12:09 AM
The KSC Visitor Complex online store has the medallions for $23.99, and 10% off with the promo code "spacegifts." |
OLDIE
Member Posts: 267
From: Portsmouth, England
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 05-08-2016 11:46 AM
Thanks for providing a promo code. Every little helps. |
NASAgoob
Member Posts: 96
From: Dallas, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2008
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posted 05-14-2016 09:27 PM
Is the Winco/cS deal still in the works? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-14-2016 09:52 PM
It is, but it may still be some time since the deal will be grouped with at least one other medallion that has not yet been produced (or announced). |
Kevmac
Member Posts: 267
From: College Station, TX
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-14-2016 10:02 PM
What part of the spacecraft did this come from: "Minted with flown metal from the Gemini 4 capsule that made possible America's first spacewalk" and who passed it to the manufacturer — the Smithsonian? |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 1310
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 05-17-2016 04:32 PM
Just got my order of two medallions from the KSCVC gift shop, and they are very nice and came well packed. Will keep one stored and display the other with a GT-4 Ed White photo, flown artifact and mission event philatelic cover. Well done Winco! |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 06-02-2016 12:37 PM
As to why Ed White's name is not on the front of the medallion is beyond me... |
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