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Project Mercury

 

Initiated in 1958, completed in 1963, Project Mercury was the United States' first man-in-space program.  The objectives of the program, which made six manned flights from 1961 to 1963, were specific:

 

To orbit a manned spacecraft around Earth;

To investigate man's ability to function in space;

To Recover both man and spacecraft safely.

 

 
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Scott Carpenter - Aurora 7 

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Aurora 7 with Cmdr. Scott Carpenter signed Collectible

This design celebrates the 50th anniversary of Scott Carpenter’s Aurora 7 mission which was launched on May 24, 1962. The astronauts did not have mission patches in those days so to distinguish their mission, they gave their spacecraft radio call signs and had art painted on their spacecraft similar to the aircraft “nose art” made popular during World War II.

The original Aurora 7 art was painted by Cece Bibby. The four stars represent that Carpenter was the fourth American launched into space. The two stars together above represent the fact that he flew the second orbital mission. The three orbits of the mission are represented as well as the fact that Aurora 7 landed downrange upon re-entry. Along with Carpenter's name are a silver Mercury 7 emblem and gold Astronaut Symbol.

The patch is approximately 6” high and 3.5” wide with a hot-knife edge border. It is fully embroidered The predominate colors are Navy Blue background trimmed in gold as Commander Carpenter is a Naval Aviator.
 

This patch has been produced in a finite edition of 300 patches. Of these 300, only 62 [in honor of the launch year of 1962] have been made available in a numbered and autographed version along with a COA that includes the matching patch number.

 

The balance are unsigned, but still considered part of a limited production run.  Once they are gone, they are gone. Cmdr. Carpenter's initials are stitched within the patch to verify authenticity of the 300 patches that have been produced.

 

This patch was directly commissioned by Cmdr. Carpenter through artist Tim Gagnon who, along with Jorge Cartes, designed it as a one time collectible to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his spaceflight. Project Mercury was the first American manned spacecraft and was only flown by six astronauts - the last American astronauts to fly, alone, in space.

 

Again, only numbers 1-62 will be autographed by Cmdr. Carpenter and come with a COA also signed by Cmdr. Carpenter. His autograph is signed on a special cloth strip that runs the length of the back of the patch and is permanently attached.

 

This is truly a one of a kind collectible.

 

 

 

 


 

Signed and numbered
patches #1-62 with patch & COA
signed by Scott Carpenter
#SC-Patch-Signed
$195
 $12 USPS Insured Priority mail
w/insurance and delivery confirmation

International Shipping [to most locations]:
First Class International w/certificate of mailing - US$10
Priority Mail International w/certificate of mailing - US$20
Express Mail International w/full insurance - US$35

 

Numbered patches #63-300
with COA from FarthestReaches
#SC-Patch-Unsigned
$20
 $5 USPS First Class Mail

International Shipping [to most locations]:
First Class International w/certificate of mailing - US$10
Priority Mail International w/certificate of mailing - US$20
Express Mail International w/full insurance - US$35

 

*** Farthest Reaches will not be held responsible for loss or damage of items that are sent uninsured

 

 

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all photographs measure 8x10 unless otherwise specified

A Very Special Limited Edition hand signed photograph
in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Project Mercury

 

This beautiful limited edition photograph measures a substantial 12" x 16" and is printed on Epson Professional paper.  It shows Astronaut Carpenter inspecting the Aurora 7 instrument readings on launch day. This is one of an edition of 151 images and is hand signed in silver paint pen by Carpenter who adds the Project Mecury emblem under his name and "God Speed Aurora 7".  In addition, this print is hand signed by NASA's senior photographer, the late Bill Taub.  A striking image and beautifully signed.

 

#Carpenter - God Speed Ltd.
$250

  

 

 

This VERY vintage NASA press release photo which measures 8x10 is in outstanding condition.  It shows Scott Carpenter following his pre-flight physical, awaiting the word to board, Aurora 7 on 5/24/62.  It is beautifully signed with "Aurora 7" added. Extremely nice image.

#Carpenter - 160 
$160
This vintage NASA press release photo shows Scott Carpenter on his way to the Langley Research Center's Thermal Structures Tunnel where he would undergo environmental noise tests to determine the effects of high levels of noise on the astronaut and spacecraft.  Measures 8"x10" is in excellent condition with a perfectly placed signature in bold blue sharpie.

#Carpenter-161 
$160
This vintage NASA photo was taken as Scott adjusts the neck of his pressure suit in preparation for a noise test in the Langley 9x6 tunnel. Measures 8"x10". 

#Carpenter-162
$160
This is a modern day glossy of Scott being loaded into Aurora 7.  It is boldly signed but does have a few minor dents from handling.  These are really minor but mentioned in the interest of accuracy.  It is printed on Kodak Professional Paper and measures 8"x10".

#Carpenter-164 
$135

 
This scene from the well documented first press conference where the Mercury 7 were first introduced is hand signed by Astronaut Scott Carpenter who adds the date and "Mercury Astronaut".  Measures 10x8. 

#Carpenter-38 
$145

 

 

Beautiful image of Scott Carpenter in Mercury space suit and helmet.  Hand signed in black sharpie with mission information added. 

 

#Carpenter-226
$150 ok
 

Wonderful image of Scott Carpenter preparing for his upcoming Aurora 7 flight.  A photo speaks a thousand words and this one is no exception.  Hand signed in black sharpie and measures 8x10

#Carpenter-226
$150
 

Seldom seen but great shot of Scott Carpenter in the helo following his Aurora 7 splashdown and recovery.  Mission information is added.  Measures 8x10

#Carpenter-61
$150ok
 

Classic Portrait hand signed by Scott Carpenter.  Measures 8x10

#Carpenter-1
$145
 

Beautiful Aurora 7 launch image hand signed by Scott Carpenter with mission information and date added.  Measures 8x10

#Carpenter-39
$160

Aurora 7 walkout just pre-launch hand signed by Scott Carpenter with mission information and date added.  Measures 8x10

#Carpenter-40
$160

Smiling Scott during suit-up.  Hand signed in black sharpie.  Measures 8x10.

#Carpenter-2
$145
 

Suited up, Aurora 7 Astronaut Scott Carpenter relaxing on couch.  Hand signed by Scott Carpenter with mission information added.  Measures 8x10

#Carpenter-41
$145

Unusual image inside capsule during training

#Carpenter-3
$145
 

Suited up, Aurora 7 Astronaut Scott Carpenter being loaded into capsule on launch day.  Hand signed by Scott Carpenter with mission information and launch date added.  Measures 8x10

#Carpenter-42
$160

A beautiful shot of Scott Carpenter being hoisted into the recovery helicopter following splashdown of Aurora 7.  This image hand signed by Scott and includes, "Aurora 7".  Very striking and dramatic....

 

#Carpenter-94
$150

Space Shots card #0015 hand signed by Scott Carpenter in black sharpie

#Carpenter-4
$125

Space Shots card #0086 hand signed by Scott Carpenter in metallic gold paint pen

#Carpenter-74
$125

Early vintage NASA issued glossy shows loading into capsule on launch day.  Mission information and date added.  Hand signed by Scott Carpenter.  Please note some edge staining - top left on white border that does not effect image.

 

#Carpenter-86
$165

Early vintage  NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter receiving training for use of onboard camera for his MA-7 flight.  With Aurora 7 added. Very nice!

 

#Carpenter-7
$150
 

Early vintage NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter have his spacesuit pressure checked in preparation for his MA-7 flight.  With Aurora 7 added.

 

#Carpenter-8
$150

Early vintage NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter suiting up on his MA-7 launch day. With Aurora 7 added. 

 

#Carpenter-9
$150
 

Both Scott Carpenter & Mercury Nurse Dee O'Hara hand sign this image of Scott showing Dee his newly issued astronaut's watch.

 

#Carpenter-10
$195

Both Scott Carpenter & Mercury Artist Cece Bibby sign this image of artwork drawn by Cece and placed into Scott's Aurora 7 capsule as a practical joke on launch day.

 

#Carpenter-11
$195

More recent NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter being assisted with his space suit boots.  

 

#Carpenter-12
$120

More recent NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter receiving a pressure suit check.  

 

#Carpenter-13
$140

More recent NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter speaking with President John Kennedy following his Mercury recovery.  

 

#Carpenter-14
$140

More recent NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter in a business suit.  

 

#Carpenter-15
$140

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