Posts: 95 From: Dothan, Alabama USA Registered: Dec 2014
posted 12-18-2019 03:20 PM
I have a very nice, unflown parachute segment that has been signed by Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke. This was purchased from Florian Noller and is accompanied by his certificate of authenticity. Very nice piece! $375
SpaceAholic Member
Posts: 4642 From: Sierra Vista, Arizona Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-18-2019 09:04 PM
Attached image originates from a CSM Main Parachute. Note that actual Apollo chutes are fabricated using seam tape on all gore interfaces (reinforcing seam tape was installed on both exterior/interior sides of canopy); rip stop material higher density.
The specimen being offered most likely cargo chute or ejection seat application (not Apollo as described in the "COA").
spaceflori Member
Posts: 1508 From: Germany Registered: May 2000
posted 12-19-2019 01:16 PM
This was originally offered and sold by RR Auction as a late Apollo era/Skylab complete parachute and it's huge, several hundred square meters, could be some sort of test chute.
SpaceAholic Member
Posts: 4642 From: Sierra Vista, Arizona Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-19-2019 04:35 PM
The associated lot description explicitly states program affiliation is unknown/undetermined.
Davbrunson Member
Posts: 95 From: Dothan, Alabama USA Registered: Dec 2014
posted 09-25-2020 10:42 AM
This very nice, unflown parachute material segment is still available. Asking $325.