Mercury MA-9 "Faith 7" space flown heatshield fragment Gemini the model features very detailed

the model features very detailed ID plates and electrical components

Apollo 13 almost turned into a disaster when an oxygen tank exploded and forced the crew to abort the lunar landing mission goal

Launched February 20th 1962 John Glenn became the first American in orbit and making history

this authentic EVA (Extravehicular Activity) glove originates directly from the collection of veteran cosmonaut Gennady Padalka—one of the most experienced spacefarers in history

first Chinese woman in space

Mercury MA-9 "Faith 7" space flown heatshield fragment Gemini the model features very detailedMercury MA 9 "Faith 7" flown heatshield fragment Mercury Faith 7 was the last manned Mercury mission piloted by Gordon Cooper. Launched May 15th 1963 from Launch Complex 14. Astronaut Cooper became the first American to sleep in orbit. The spacecraft, completed 22 Earth orbits before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. Triangle swatch of heatshield material mounted on a 7x9'' rigid foam board certified on the backside. The source of this heatshield