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ChrisCalle
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posted 09-21-2016 10:05 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ChrisCalle   Click Here to Email ChrisCalle     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
A friend of mine sent this image to me asking if I knew anything about this item. This appears to be a segment of Beta cloth from Apollo 16, has anyone seen anything like this? This item is from a relative of NASA engineer named Bardi.

He is interested to know what it is and what value it might have. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

Chuckster01
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posted 09-22-2016 05:12 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Chuckster01   Click Here to Email Chuckster01     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I recently discovered that due to poor performance with the Beta cloth stowage pouches NASA switched to Nomex stowage at some point. The Beta cloth did not hold up well to heavy use so Nomex was used as a fireproof substitute.

space1
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posted 09-22-2016 05:49 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for space1   Click Here to Email space1     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The Beta fabric swatch is mostly interesting because it was removed from the LM before launch. The fabric itself is readily found on Apollo pouches and other items. These are often available at auctions and sometimes at low prices.

As a LM souvenir I am guessing the swatch would be worth $100-200.

Regarding switching to Nomex, I believe that did not happen until the Space Shuttle program. Most if not all of the shuttle pouches were Nomex. The shuttle seat cushions, as well as the early blue flight suits, were also Nomex.

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