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NASA disputes Ed Mitchell camera claim

By T.K. Randall
July 4, 2011 · Comment icon 13 comments

Image Credit: NASA
NASA have sued former astronaut Edgar Mitchell over his possession of a camera used on the moon.
Mitchell's lawyer maintains that the camera, which was to go on sale at auction, was presented to him as a gift 40 years ago. NASA however have contended that there is no record of the camera being given to him and that "all equipment and property used during NASA operations remains the property of NASA unless explicitly released or transferred to another party."
The item was labeled "Movie Camera from the Lunar Surface" and billed as one of two cameras from the Apollo 14's lunar module Antares. The lot description said the item came "directly from the collection" of pilot Edgar Mitchell and had a pre-sale estimate of $60,000 to $80,000, the suit said.


Source: Reuters | Comments (13)




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Comment icon #4 Posted by Swamptick 14 years ago
NASA is in the wrong on this one.
Comment icon #5 Posted by MID 14 years ago
NASA's probably still sore because Edger Mitchell claims NASA is covering up the truth about UFO's. What would they have to be sore about if he were? We're all well aware of Dr. Mitchell's beliefs. Further, he's fully aware that they're beliefs and that there's nothing to oprove his beliefs. It's really rather harmless stuff... NASA is in the wrong on this one. I guess we'll find out about that one day when the litigation regarding legal title to this camera is over, huh?
Comment icon #6 Posted by Device 14 years ago
What would they have to be sore about if he were? We're all well aware of Dr. Mitchell's beliefs. Further, he's fully aware that they're beliefs and that there's nothing to oprove his beliefs. It's really rather harmless stuff... 'What would they have to be sore about..." A high profile retired astronaut, in effect, continues very publically, to accuse NASA of lying to the world... You can 'toe the perty line' if you like but I know what institutions - people - can be like.
Comment icon #7 Posted by DONTEATUS 14 years ago
I wish I could see your Face Palm on this issue Mid ? It would be worth more than that Hassleblaaa !
Comment icon #8 Posted by MID 14 years ago
'What would they have to be sore about..." A high profile retired astronaut, in effect, continues very publically, to accuse NASA of lying to the world... You can 'toe the perty line' if you like but I know what institutions - people - can be like. High profile? Define that nebulous terminology. I have never heard Ed get vehement about NASA hiding things. He's never been embarrasing...to anyone but himself at times, perhaps. I think he did mildly annoy Al Shepard at times in the day. I've also never heard anyone at NASA complain about him or sanction him at all. And what does "toe the perty li... [More]
Comment icon #9 Posted by curiouse 14 years ago
I Agree with Device, NASA doesn't like what E. Mitchell has to say about UFO's
Comment icon #10 Posted by MID 14 years ago
I Agree with Device, NASA doesn't like what E. Mitchell has to say about UFO's Well, It is of course one's prerogative to believe anything one wants. Lord knows we've seen that illustrated vigorously on this board in many cases. I don't know of anything I've ever seen to support the idea that NASA is persecuting Dr. Mitchell by making a big deal about this camera because of Mitchell's opinions about ETs and all that. Personally, I'd love to see something substantiating that, so I could personally contact the repsonsible party at the responsible center and then contact the Congressperson and Se... [More]
Comment icon #11 Posted by Taut 14 years ago
Well, It is of course one's prerogative to believe anything one wants. Lord knows we've seen that illustrated vigorously on this board in many cases. I don't know of anything I've ever seen to support the idea that NASA is persecuting Dr. Mitchell by making a big deal about this camera because of Mitchell's opinions about ETs and all that. Personally, I'd love to see something substantiating that, so I could personally contact the repsonsible party at the responsible center and then contact the Congressperson and Senator of that district and have them check out what our money is being wasted o... [More]
Comment icon #12 Posted by MID 14 years ago
Well, jeez MID, why wait for substantiation? Go for it. Contact them and let us know the results. I'd be very interested in your research. Jeez. I'd probably have to contact someone at HQ. Ever try to talk to anyone at any HQ and get some information????
Comment icon #13 Posted by booNyzarC 14 years ago
'What would they have to be sore about..." A high profile retired astronaut, in effect, continues very publically, to accuse NASA of lying to the world... You can 'toe the perty line' if you like but I know what institutions - people - can be like. I Agree with Device, NASA doesn't like what E. Mitchell has to say about UFO's I'm with MID on this one. I've never seen Mitchell accuse NASA of anything. You would be hard pressed to find him doing so because I'm fairly confident that he never has. On the contrary, I can recall occasions where he has directly stated that as far as he is aware NASA ... [More]


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