Buzz Aldrin

This exceptional artifact unites the crews of two Space Shuttle missions—STS-79 and STS-81—with three complete long-duration Mir crews associated with the Soyuz TM-23

He received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal in 1962

completing the historic linkup at approximately 9:00 a

Norman Thagard became the first American astronaut to launch into space aboard a Russian spacecraft

Expedition 9 FLOWN and USED Orlan spaceglove - ex. Gennady Padalka Jim Lovell Buzz AldrinExpedition 9 Flown EVA Glove From the Personal Collection of Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka A rare and deeply personal artifact of human spaceflight, this authentic EVA (Extravehicular Activity) glove originates directly from the collection of veteran cosmonaut Gennady Padalkaone of the most experienced spacefarers in history. Flown during Expedition 9 aboard the International Space Station, this glove was an integral component of a spacesuit designed for