Announcing the Aurora Galleries International Space and Memorabilia Auction April 27th and 28th at the Museum of Flying; Apollo 15 Mission Commander Dave Scott to Appear.News Editors SANTA MONICA Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2002 It has just been announced by Aurora Galleries International principal, Victoria Johnson Campbell that Mission Commander and Moonwalker Dave Scott from Apollo 15 will appear at the Museum of Flying on Wednesday April 24th at 2:30 in the afternoon to present a brief lecture (no charge beyond normal suggested donation of $8.00 adults, $6.00 seniors, and $4.00 for children under 12) and to announce the 1st Aurora Galleries International Space and Memorabilia mem·o·ra·bil·i·a pl.n. 1. Objects valued for their connection with historical events, culture, or entertainment: posters, publicity photographs, and other movie memorabilia. 2. Auction to be held at the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica on Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th. Dave Scott was the Commander of the 4th lunar mission of the Apollo program and became the seventh man to walk on the moon as Commander of Apollo 15. Scott also owns the distinction of being the first astronaut astronaut, crew member on a U.S. manned spaceflight mission; the Soviet term is cosmonaut. Candidates for manned spaceflight are carefully screened to meet the highest physical and mental standards, and they undergo rigorous training. to navigate the lunar service using the specially designed lunar rover For the Soviet robotic rovers, see . The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) or lunar rover was a type of surface exploration rover used on the Moon during the Apollo program. It is also known by its popular nickname of moon buggy. . He also played a principal role in the design and testing of the lunar rover through all stages of its development. Scott will provide a brief lecture and describe some of the unique and rare items that will be offered in the Aurora Galleries International Auction. Scott will be available for questions and answers from the press and the public for a brief period directly following his presentation. Interested parties may bring any memorabilia items for Commander Scott to autograph autograph Any manuscript handwritten by its author; in common usage, a handwritten signature. Aside from its value as a collector's item, an early or corrected draft of a work may show its stages of composition or “correct” final version. at a fee of $150 per autograph. The Museum of Flying is located at 2772 Donald Douglas Loop North on the North side of the Santa Monica Airport Santa Monica Airport (IATA: SMO, ICAO: KSMO, FAA LID: SMO), also known as Santa Monica Municipal Airport, is a general aviation airport located in the heart of the residential community of Santa Monica, California, United States. . For more information on the Museum and the Aurora Galleries International Space Auction, log on to the Museum's website at www.MuseumofFlying.com or www.Auroragalleriesonline.com |
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