|
Author
|
Topic: Astronaut Scholars' Space Artifact Series
|
abp199
New Member Posts: 1
From: HIghlands Ranch, CO
Registered: Dec 2011
|
posted December 13, 2011 08:10 PM
   
I too am disappointed with the SAS for 2012 but decided to purchase anyway for a few reasons. - I have all of the collections to date
- Larger artifacts and smaller overall quantity being offered
- My hope that a better selection of artifacts are available in the 2013 program
In my conversations with the ASF folks, I totally understand that they are the mercy of the owners of the artifacts and I am sure that they are doing all they can to secure interesting and historically significant items. But in the end I will not continue with the program if other programs are not represented.As for the pricing of these series, I do not know if the ASF is a non-profit but if the SAS memberships were tax deductible as a contribution to the scholarship program the net cost may be more in line with the significance of the artifact. |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 2734
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
|
posted December 13, 2011 09:05 PM
At Spacefest 2011 there was a vendor (cannot recall the name) who was selling coins produced from melted flown artifacts. Inquiring into what sort of artifacts were used, the individuals manning the booth pulled out a fully intact flown Command Module Audio Center Equipment with JSC and NASM tags identical to the unit shown here. They confirmed NASA has been periodically releasing artifacts under contract to support production of the medallions/coins. My persistence in offering to purchase the hardware and prevent its demise in the kiln proved unsuccessful. Bottom line - NASA, at least up until very recently has demonstrated its okay with reincarnating flight artifacts so unfortunately sources remain available for initiatives like the one mentioned above and ASF if the proper contacts are in place. |
Aztecdoug
Member Posts: 1293
From: Huntington Beach
Registered: Feb 2000
|
posted December 14, 2011 11:45 AM
It is nice to have items from the first flights of Columbia and Challenger. I will continue to support the foundation and keep my series going. However the gee whiz factor and gravitas is on a downward glide slope.I would like to see something from ALT and I know everyone would go nuts for something from the HST. Perhaps even follow the notion of first flights from the other orbiters too? Maybe those are some future angles that can be attacked if Mercury and Gemini are truly out of the picture.
|
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 1294
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
|
posted December 14, 2011 12:10 PM
I think the lucites look great! In fact, I will consider splitting the costs and lucites with someone (I am not a fan of the STS-6 arcylic). I like the STS-1 lucite a lot with the STS-118 coming in at a close second. |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1623
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
|
posted December 21, 2011 03:41 PM
I know its difficult for the ASF to produce these series... In my opinion, the 2009 series was the best by a long margin. As much as I like the acrylics I can't justify the cost for the 2012 offering. Whilst I admit the size of the artifacts in the acrylics are more appealing size-wise I just am not prepared to spend $699 plus shipping for them as in my opinion this years series is closer value-wise to $399. |
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 1294
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
|
posted April 01, 2012 10:29 PM
Anyone received any of them yet for 2012? |
MB
Member Posts: 77
From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio U.S.A.
Registered: Jul 2005
|
posted April 23, 2012 04:49 PM
I just received mine (71/100) last Saturday. It was the STS-118 SPACEHAB strap segment. It looks really good and worth the wait. I received and email to from ASF saying the second lucite is on schedule for delivery in June. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 1105
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
|
posted April 23, 2012 06:51 PM
#58 has arrived here in Georgia. |
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 1294
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
|
posted May 09, 2012 01:02 PM
Would any of mind posting photos? I guess I am still debating whether or not to purchase the set  |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 1105
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
|
posted May 14, 2012 09:08 AM
Below are pictures of the latest, and first for 2012, of the flown artifacts. It is the STS-118 Spacehab strap segment, Barbara Morgan signed. 
|
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 1294
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
|
posted May 14, 2012 11:14 AM
Wow, thank you for posting that! It actually looks like a neat object/acrylic.Cool tile too  |
advertisement