One small pen for one giant fee: Buzz Aldrin’s mission-saving felt-tip up for auction
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By The Guardian
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In brief
A historic felt-tip marker used by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission is heading to auction at Sotheby's. This seemingly ordinary pen played a critical role in the spacecraft's safe return to Earth, making it a priceless artifact from humanity's greatest space exploration achievement. Collectors and space enthusiasts anticipate record-breaking bids for this small yet pivotal instrument that contributed to one of history's most significant moments.
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One small pen for one giant fee: Buzz Aldrin’s mission-saving felt-tip up for auction
Sotheby’s expects second man on moon’s marker, crucial to Apollo 11 return, to reach astronomical sum
