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The Apollo 15 Postage Stamp Incident

 
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I never heard this before. A very interesting read which in my opinion displays an overreaction by NASA and politicians. A reprimand could have been in order but the actual results seem harsh.
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I didn't either. Came in a Google search looking for German stamp dealers.
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If astronauts sneak behind the backs of NASA and try to make a profit from being in the space program, then they shouldn't be surprised by the negative, punitive reaction. They could have probably redeemed themselves by donating the covers to a charitable organization.
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A timely news article just issued today (08/08/2012) on this story entitled, "Apollo 15s Bizarre Contraband Stamp Debacle":

http://news.discovery.com/space/apo...-120808.html
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Edited by wt1 - 08/08/2012 11:36 pm
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The Apollo 15 Post Office that went to the Moon.



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Edited by rod222 - 08/09/2012 06:13 am
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