[Apollo 10] THE OFFICIAL EMBLEM OF APOLLO 10, PATHFINDER MISSION TO ANOTHER WORLD NASA, May 1969

[Apollo 10] THE OFFICIAL EMBLEM OF APOLLO 10, PATHFINDER MISSION TO ANOTHER WORLD NASA, May 1969 Printed 1969. Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper [NASA image S-69-31959]. With NASA caption and 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the reverse, numbered 'NASA S-69-31959' in red in the top margin (issued by NASA Manned Spacecraft Centre, Houston, Texas). 20.3 x 25.4 cm. (8 x 10 in.) Historical context This image showcases the official emblem of Apollo 10, the crucial final dress rehearsal for Apollo 11—Apollo 10 tested all aspects of a lunar landing except for the final descent. The CSM orbits the Moon, while the LM descends close to the surface before returning to rendezvous, proving the entire lunar landing sequence. Footnotes: The shield-shaped patch prominently features a large Roman numeral 'X' representing Apollo 10, with the Command/Service Module (CSM) 'Charlie Brown' and the Lunar Module (LM) 'Snoopy' in their mission configuration as they approach the Moon. The crew's names—Stafford, Young, and Cernan—are emblazoned along the border, recognizing their historic role in ensuring the success of future Apollo landings. The Earth in the background serves as a reminder of the mission's starting point, while the curved white trajectory symbolizes the daring path toward another world. This emblem encapsulates the spirit of Apollo 10—a critical stepping stone to the Moon, ensuring Apollo 11's success just two months later. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing