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At a Sotheby's auction on July 15, 2026, a felt-tip pen and a piece of molded plastic associated with the Apollo 11 mission sold for $857,600. The pen was used to address a critical malfunction during the mission, highlighting its significance in the successful return of the astronauts.
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At a Sotheby's auction on July 15, 2026, a felt-tip pen and a piece of molded plastic associated with the Apollo 11 mission sold for $857,600. The pen was used to address a critical malfunction during the mission, highlighting its significance in the successful return of the astronauts.
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Buzz Aldrin sells famous felt-tip pen that helped launch Apollo from the Moon
Felt-tip pen and plastic piece from Apollo 11 auctioned for $857,600