S y   L i e b e r g o t - NASA Flight Controller

 

Farthest Reaches is most pleased to offer artifacts for sale, from the personal collection of Apollo 13 EECOM Sy Liebergot.  Sy was the Lead EECOM Flight Controller for Apollo missions 12 - 15 and an EGIL (Skylab EECOM) for all of the Skylab program missions.  On the international scene, Sy was the Lead EECOM for the American-Russian Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) mission.

 

As EECOM in Mission Control during Apollo 13, Sy was at the focal point of the crisis when the spacecraft  oxygen tank exploded. He has advised and contributed to several books concerning  Apollo 13  including the movie,  Apollo 13.

 

 

 
   




 

 

 

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Just below the personal artifacts that follow, you'll find a wonderful selection of photos hand signed specifically for Farthest Reaches by Apollo EECOM, Sy Liebergot.  The items span Sy's NASA career and include some of his best known quotes.  No one has a better selection to offer collectors and all are unquestionably hand signed by Sy himself

 

 

Skunk Works Access Badge issued to and used by Sy Liebergot.  Exceptionally rare!
 

#Liebergot Skunk Works Badge
$395

 

 

 

NASA photo ID issued to and used by Sy Liebergot
 

#Liebergot Skunk Works Badge
$275

 

 

 

Offered here is a  vintage "package" of Turtle Club memorabilia from the personal collection of Sy Liebergot.   These are Sy Liebergot's "worn" Turtle cuff links and his two vintage Turtle Club Membership Cards.  Turtle Club memorabilia is in high demand these days and most desirable are those items owned or used by anyone notable connected to the space program.  These most personal mementoes will be accompanied by a hand signed letter of authenticity by Apollo EECOM, Sy Liebergot.  RARE!

 

#Liebergot Turtle Club
SOLD

 

 

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American Flag flown aboard Skylab 1973 - 1974.  This flag is mounted on a presentation as pictured was presented to Skylab EGIL, Sy Liebergot for his contributions toward the success of the Skylab Program.  Flag and certificate are in excellent condition. 

 

Date Issued:  February 1981
Issued by: Christopher Kraft
Measures 14" x 11"

 

#Liebergot Skylab Flag
 $1200
 

 STS-1 (Columbia) award certificate as issued to Sy Liebergot is accompanied by a Manned Flight Awareness medallion containing flown medal that mission.  Soft bend to upper right quadrant otherwise in excellent condition.

 

Date Issued:  not dated
Issued by: John Young & Bob Crippen
Measures 8.5" x 11"

 

#Liebergot STS-1 MFA
 $175
 

This vintage NASA litho of the STS-1 launch hand signed by John Young and Bob Crippen comes from Sy's personal collection.  Sy had it personalized by the crew for a friend, but circumstances prevented it from changing hands until being turned over to Farthest Reaches for it's sale.  Measures 10"x 8"

 

#STS-1 Litho
$495

A few different striking color photographs of Bruce McCandless during his famous MMU EVA are available. This on is a representative sample.  Others will be emails upon request.  Images measure 11" x 14". 

 

#Liebergot McCandless EVA
$195

 

Mission Control Room Access Badge used by Sy Liebergot
 STS-2
(Columbia: 11/12 - 11/14, 1981)
 

#Liebergot STS-2 Badge
$225

 

Mission Control Room Access Badge used by Sy Liebergot
 STS-4
(Challenger: 11/12 - 11/14, 1981) 
 

#Liebergot STS-4 Badge
$160

Mission Control Room Access Badge used by Sy Liebergot
 STS-5
(Challenger: 11/11 - 11/16, 1982) 
 

#Liebergot STS-4 Badge
$160

Certificate of Commendation for contributions toward success of the ASTP Mission as Lead Flight Controller
 

Issue Date: 12/75
Issued by: Christopher Kraft, Director, JSC
 Measures 11"x14"

 

#Liebergot ASTP Commendation
$175

 

 

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The items that follow have all been hand signed
specifically for Farthest Reaches by Sy Liebergot

 

Mission Control,  Flight Controller,  Apollo 13 EECOM

Click here to read the bio of Sy Liebergot

Instrumentation Problem?

 

Sy's inscribes his own words as Apollo 13 EECOM, immediately after the explosion.  Turned out to be a bit of an understatement wouldn't you say ?!!

 

#SL1
$45

 

Note: Dust marks/streaking are scanner artifacts.  Actual photo is perfect.

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Special: Signed by Sy Liebergot AND Eugene Kranz, Flight Director!

 

Apollo 13 - Damaged Service Module 

 

Hand signed by Sy Liebergot AND Gene Kranz ("Flight") with Sy's
actual words to "Flight" (words which by the way, Sy points out, he will never live down :)

#MultiServiceModule
$195

Note: Dust marks/streaking are scanner artifacts.  Actual images are perfect.


 

"Flight, We'd better think about gettin' in the LM", 4/13/70

 

Another of Sy's Apollo EECOM quotes, spoken to Gene Kranz as it became apparent that the key to the crew's survival was to move into what would become their lifeboat...the Lunar Module. 

 

#SL2
$45

  

Note: Dust marks/streaking are scanner artifacts.  Actual images are perfect.

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Special: Signed by Eugene Kranz & Sy Liebergot, Apollo EECOM !

 

Apollo 13 - Aquarius becomes a lifeboat ! 

 

Hand signed by Gene Kranz & Sy Liebergot with Sy's actual words to "Flight".  They were "Flight, We'd better think about gettin' in the LM.. 4/13/70".  Both Kranz AND Liebergot hand signed in gold paint pen.

#MultiLifeboat
$195

Note: Dust marks/streaking are scanner artifacts.  Actual images are perfect.

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Hand signed MCC emblem (designed by Artist Robert McCall)

 

#SL06
$45

 


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Sy works the console during the Skylab program

(with border)

 

#SL3
$45

 

 

Sy works the console in a photo aken durng Apollo 8.  As you can see he stands next to Fred Haise.  Sy adds the mission info that is his claim to fame...."Apollo 13 EECOM".  Images of Sy standing with this clear of a view are difficult to find.  Here you see him with his headset as well as the pipe that was one of his MCC trademarks.

 

 

#Libergot 9
$45

 

 

 

Sy works the console in a photo taken durng Apollo 8.  As you can see he stands next to Fred Haise.  Sy adds the mission info that is his claim to fame...."Apollo 13 EECOM".  Images of Sy standing with this clear of a view are difficult to find.  Here you see him with his headset as well as the pipe that was one of his MCC trademarks.

 

 

#Liebergot 9A
$45

 

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Sy Liebergot & Actor Clint Howard 

Taken on the set of the set of the film, "Apollo 13".  Hand signed by Apollo EECOM, Sy Liebergot and Actor Clint Howard (who portrays our favorite EECOM).  Great image!

 

#Libergot/Howard (a)
$45

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Sy Liebergot & Actor Clint Howard 

 

This scene from the film, "Apollo 13" hand signed by Apollo EECOM Sy Leibergot and the actor who portrays him, Clint Howard.  Very nice!!

 

#Liebergot/Howard (b)
$45

 

 

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