On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union became the first country to launch anything into space. The event set off a space race that eventually landed humans on the moon and encircled the Earth with satellites. But a second, smaller race began at the same time. A small, dedicated group of fans began to find, collect and authenticate the physical objects associated with man's out-of-this-world journeys.
Now there is a bustling business in the detritus of space flight.
Several auctioneers host major sales during the spring where hundreds of pieces can be sold for between a few hundred bucks and a few hundred thousand. Starting April 16, Regency-Superior will host a four-day auction featuring an ultra-rare spacesuit used for testing in the Gemini program (see video) along with dozens of other rare items, photographs and space hardware.
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