The NASA 025 Command Vehicle, an Airstream trailer, is for sale after being accidentally listed in a government surplus auction. This unique vehicle was designed for landing crewed missions at Edwards Air Force Base. Current owner Jonathan Kitzen acquired the trailer, which is the only NASA Airstream ever sold, as the others were either destroyed or placed in museums. A miscommunication occurred at decommissioning, leading to its sale without proper recognition of its historical significance. The sale generated significant interest from various parties, including museums.
"This is the NASA 025 Command Vehicle. NASA 025 was designed to land crewed missions at Edwards Air Force Base."
"[Airstream] informed me that this was, in their words, 'the only NASA Airstream ever sold,' and the others [001-024] were all crushed or in museums."
"Apparently there was some miscommunication when the vehicle was decommissioned. It should have been offered to museums but the sales team did not know what it was."
"'We didn't know what we were selling!' were the first words out of her mouth. 'We didn't advertise it or offer it up to museums, the phone has exploded.'"
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