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Two items related to contamination control on the Apollo moon-landing program:
- a staple-bound Office of Manned Space Flight manual entitled "Handbook for Contamination Control on the Apollo Program," 7.75 x 10.25, 175 pages, issued in August 1966, with a preface explaining: "The advances made in the nation's space programs have resulted in increased emphasis being placed on cleanliness by both industry and Government agencies. The ever expanding need for cleanliness has developed into a highly organized technology in contamination control. It is essential that this technology be fully utilized to meet the need for the precision, safety, and sophistication of articles involved in the Apollo space program. Many of the costly delays and failures on previous space projects have made abundantly clear the severe consequences of inadequate contamination control. The information contained in the handbook is of three types. The first type is general and philosophical in nature. The second type includes technical and operating data. The third type of information consists of reference material that will be useful in preparing effective contamination control programs." In very good to fine condition, with the rear cover detached but present.
- an original vintage circa 1970 color 16 x 21 Manned Flight Awareness poster showing a bird flying over Astronaut Snoopy, with bold text reading: "Dirt and Fibers are for the Birds! 'Keep Space Hardware Clean,' Practice Contamination Control During the Performance of All Work Tasks." Snoopy's thought bubble reads: "Report that man to… Contamination Control!" Rolled and in fine condition.
