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Lot 355

BASSETT, Charles (1931-1966). Autograph letter signed. N.p....

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BASSETT, Charles (1931-1966). Autograph letter signed. N.p.: 3 January 1964. One-page letter, to Gary [Mielke], in part: ?I agree that space travel is an interesting, though demanding subject. I am happy to see young men studying it. One day it will be you instead of me deeply involved in it.? 10 ? x 8?. Mailing folds. Bassett was one of NASA?s third group of astronaut?s, Astronaut Group 3, named in 1963. Bassett and Elliott See were killed in 1966 when their T-38 jet crashed into McDonnell Space Center.