Hello, I understand from your site that you were on the Apollo 11 launch team. So was my late grandfather, Herman Borgman. I know there were a lot of people involved and don't expect you to remember him, but if you wouldn't mind, I'd like to ask you a question. From my late grandmother's effects, I recently received a NASA Apollo 11 gold-colored commemorative coin in a clear plastic case with my grandfather's name and "Apollo 11 SCO Launch Team" on it. I haven't been able to find a similar coin anywhere and assume it's a very limited edition coin, but perhaps you could tell me what "SCO" stands for and whether or not you knew about the existence of these coins?Thanks.Mitch
From Charles GreeneYes. I was on the Apollo 11 Launch Team. I was a supervisor in an ACE station (see this link for more information: http://www.cgreene.net/allhtm/ACE.htm ) and we did receive numerous things as reminders of our part. SCO was Space Craft Operations. I do not have a coin like you described but it was a large operation. I worked as a NASA contractor with General Electric and my site has some photos of things I did get. I will be happy to supply you with answers to any other questions you may have. It was a great time in my life. I always wanted to be an "astronaut" but "I could not see and I could not fly". I did get to know several of the early astronauts because they lived across the hall form my work space when they were at the Cape and they frequently conducted tests on "their" vehicle from my control room. The coin you have may not have any value but to those of us who were involved, they were very valuable. If nothing else, keep the coin and pass it on to your heirs with a message about what part your grandfather played in history. Charles