Apollo 7 Plaque, 14\", Mahogany for Sale

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Apollo 7 Plaque, 14\", Mahogany For Sale

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Apollo 7 Plaque, 14\", Mahogany:
$227.00

Apollo 7 Plaque

Space fans and collectors! Enjoy the beautifully hand crafted 14 inch plaque of the Apollo 7. Each plaque is carved from Mahogany and handpainted to provide a piece you\'ll love!

Length/Diameter - 14 inches
Made from Mahogany
US Veteran Owned Business
The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.

Apollo 7 , launched from Cape Kennedy Air Force Station, Florida, on October 11, 1968 , holds a significant place in space exploration history. It was the first crewed flight in NASA\'s Apollo program , marking the resumption of human spaceflight after the tragic fire that claimed the lives of three astronauts during the Apollo 1 launch rehearsal test on January 27, 1967 1 2 .

Here are some key details about Apollo 7:

Mission Duration : The mission lasted 10 days, 20 hours, 9 minutes, and 3 seconds during which the crew orbited the Earth 163 times 1 .
Crew Members :
- Walter M. Schirra (Commander)
- Donn F. Eisele (Command Module Pilot)
- R. Walter Cunningham (Lunar Module Pilot, even though Apollo 7 did not carry a Lunar Module) 1 .
Achievements :
- Testing the Command and Service Module (CSM) : Apollo 7 was the first test of the command and service module with a crew. The astronauts monitored the construction of their CSM extensively, ensuring safety improvements after the Apollo 1 tragedy.
- Live Television Broadcast : Apollo 7 transmitted the first live television broadcast from a crewed American spacecraft.
- Technical Success : Despite tensions between the crew and ground controllers, the mission was a complete technical success, boosting NASA\'s confidence for subsequent missions.
- Preparation for Apollo 8 : Apollo 7 paved the way for Apollo 8, which would orbit the Moon two months later 1 3 .

The crew\'s dedication to safety and meticulous monitoring during spacecraft construction contributed to the mission\'s success. Although none of the Apollo 7 crew flew in space again, their achievements remain a testament to human ingenuity and determination in the face of challenges