Michael Orenstein, 1939-2012

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For over 20 years, Michael Orenstein organized auctions of thousands of astronaut flown artifacts and space memorabilia. Leading the space sales for Superior Galleries, Aurora Auctions, and at the time of his death, Goldberg Coins, Orenstein helped pave the way for the space history collectibles market and the worldwide community that has formed up around it.

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