The pen that saved the Apollo 11 astronauts is up for auction

Sotheby's Space Exploration auction features the life-saving instrument, a Snoopy pin, space-flown flags, and more. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The broken circuit breaker switch that nearly ended Apollo 11 (below) and the pen that saved the crew and the mission. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .