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  Over the last 50 years, the durability of the space suit has, literally gone from stone age to new age. At its inception back in 1944, it has gone from a one-time use to lasting upwards of 15 years. Beginning with a weight years ago staring at 180lbs, the suit now weights 110lbs. And has it has progressed the durability of the suit...

PERSONALLY SIGNED BY SCOTT CARPENTER, FRAMED IN BLACK WOOD UNDER GLASS. IT COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. CONSIDERING CARPENTER'S SIGNING FEE EXCEEDED $225 BEFORE HE PASSED, THIS FRAME IS A GREAT BARGAIN. MALCOLM SCOTT CARPENTER (BORN MAY 1, 1925) WAS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL SEVEN ASTRONAUTS SELECTED IN 1959 FOR PROJECT MERCURY. CREATED BY THE NEWLY FORMED NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA), PROJECT...

SET OF ALL 8 APOLLO MEDALLIONS - Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions!