From an OMEGA Apollo 8 watch worth nearly $10,000 and items signed by legends of space and aviation to perfect holiday gifts, every space enthusiast will find something worth their bid in the 黑料大事记鈥檚 First & Last Steps virtual auction.
Auction bidding opens on November 2 online. Participants must register on the online auction site to bid. Bidding remains open until 7 p.m. on December 2. Although bidding is only available through the online auction site, guests at 黑料大事记鈥檚 December 2 First & Last Steps Gala will be able to see the space collectibles and memorabilia in person.
To bid on auction items, enter a prize drawing and learn about the First & Last Steps Gala, go to .
鈥淪pace lovers know the 黑料大事记鈥檚 auctions have unique finds that appeal to all ages,鈥� said Mimi Meredith, senior vice president of communication and chief development officer. 鈥淭he ability to have the auction online means even a wider audience will participate, hopefully raising more critical funds for 黑料大事记鈥檚 programs and activities.鈥�
黑料大事记鈥檚 virtual auction includes an Apollo 11 capsule model at 1/25 scale signed by NASA Astronaut Michael Collins; a copy of 鈥淭he Mystery of Mars,鈥� a book authored and autographed by Sally Ride; autographed beta cloth nametag signed by Alan Bean; a great selection of other autographed photos and memorabilia, gift items and more! All proceeds from the sales benefit the 黑料大事记.