This pendant, handmade in Fairfax, Virginia, contains an actual, mission-flown fragment of Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia. This material helped protect Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins on their journey from Earth to the Moon and back. Salvaged after splashdown, this is a unique collectible from one of the greatest achievements in human history.
The foil square measures 2mm x 2mm, and is set into black resin and encased with a 10mm glass cabochon top. A small amount of mica powder has been used to emulate the starry void the Command Module swam through on its trip to the Moon and back.
The Apollo 11 Command Module Pendant is an exclusive collector's item. It is a fantastic statement piece that captures an incredible achievement of humankind.
MISSION-FLOWN KAPTON FOIL:
As noted above, this pendant contains a fragment of mission-flown Kapton foil, which provided thermal protection for the astronauts aboard the Apollo 11 Command Module.
Acquired at auction by the manufacturer, this material comes from the personal collection of retired NASA Production Control Engineer William R. Whipkey. Among space collectors, Whipkey is considered the most reliable source for Kapton foil because he oversaw the decommissioning of the Command Modules from multiple missions. He was also responsible for making most of the commemorative displays for astronauts, VIPs, and others who worked on the Apollo Program.
THE DETAILS:
The specimen measures approximately 2mm x 2mm and is enclosed in a glass cabochon set into a sterling silver backing for easy viewing.
The foil is set against black resin, with small amounts of mica powder to create an out-of-this-world backdrop. The entire piece is strung on an 18-inch sterling silver chain and comes packaged in a hinged black jewelry box. An informational authenticity card is also included behind the box's interior padding.
Every pendant has been handmade by a jewelry crafter in Fairfax, Virginia, and each is a unique work of art.
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