The first human stepped foot on the moon in July 1969. Since then, only 12 men have walked on the moon's surface in a hectic several years and we haven't been back in more than 30 years.
This blog is a way for me to showcase some of the fascinating memorabilia I have collected from the Apollo missions.
wow ! (www.myspace.com/apaintedgrunt_68) this is my apollo tribute fan site ! your collection is outstanding !
Posted by: R.T.Bromley | July 17, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Just wanted to say that I very much appreciate your blog/collection. I too remember the excitement of those years when I was in grade school. The astronauts were on the cover of our "Weekly Reader" newspaper and I had a model of the Saturn V that I sloppily built. It was a thrilling time when most little boys wanted to grow up to be astronauts.
And now I find myself reading all the books I can find about that great adventure. Thank you for your terrific contribution.
Posted by: Jim Laymon | February 18, 2010 at 05:05 AM
Thanks Jim. I enjoy sharing my collection with others. Glad that you find it interesting.
Posted by: David Meerman Scott | February 18, 2010 at 07:15 AM
Hello, According to my mother... My grandfather invented this item "The photo below (NASA S69-45002, 26 July 1969) shows a close-up view of the lunar rocks contained in the first Apollo 11 sample return container.".... How can I find out more about who made this container?
Posted by: Ashley B | November 23, 2010 at 05:09 PM
Ashley - I do not know what you are referring to.
Posted by: David Meerman Scott | November 24, 2010 at 05:13 AM
Great display of Space stuff ...I am interested in knowing what Bob Fish comments were to you ...I know him personally and he is a great guy !
I really like your collection and are envious of it! I wish could actually see each item up close...I have met several "space men" also and are hoping that we pursue a more aggressive space program sooner rather than later in the USA
Posted by: Tim Conner | February 26, 2011 at 01:25 PM
Great collection! Where can I find a moon rock container?
Posted by: Steve DiChiara | April 05, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Steve - I may have an extra one. Please email me.
Posted by: David Meerman Scott | April 10, 2011 at 06:24 AM
Great collection!
Does anyone know what type of pressure seal (gray elastomeric silicone compound) is used in the LM hatches ?
Does anyone know a place of pressure seal in the LM square hatch ?
Posted by: Oleg Osborn | November 08, 2011 at 07:56 PM
Thank you Oleg. Sorry, I do not know.
Posted by: David Meerman Scott | November 09, 2011 at 05:47 AM
Greg,
It has been fun finding your site.
My dad retired from the AF in 1969 (when I was 12yo) to come to NASA JSC for the Apollo program. He was NASA direct and stayed there all through Apollo and into the Shuttle. We have lots of memories and items from that time. My dad passed a few years ago and mom is finally weening herself of a few items. The biggest ones are a full set of 3D lunar surface models for all the Apollo landing sites. I think they are going up for Auction in March.
Posted by: Mark Hancock | January 21, 2012 at 09:12 PM