Key Apollo 11 artifacts from astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s personal collection are set to be auctioned off by Sotheby’s later this month.
The only surviving member of the crew that first landed on the Moon could see some of his artifacts, including the jacket he wore during the mission, sold for seven figures.
Though it is not the first time that parts of Mr. Aldrin’s collection have been seen at auction, the new Sotheby catalog showcases some eye-catching historical pieces.
“These are important historic artifacts from that greatest moment in human history. They remind us of what mankind can accomplish,” Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby’s global head of department and senior specialist for science and pop culture, said in a video.