Edgar Mitchell Pussies Out, Gives NASA Camera Back

Edgar Mitchell, possibly the most outspoken of the NASA moon landing astronauts was originally set on selling a camera that was given to him as a token of appreciation for his dedicated service to the government.  The data acquisition camera was up for auction at the asking rate of $60-80 grand.  Unfortunately, Mitchell's handy Apollo 14 tool was ripped back by NASA, who claimed the equipment was still, technically, their property.  Initially, Mitchell was fighting the good fight to be able to maintain custody of the item, but eventually succumbed to the legal pressure and settled.

Mitchell likes to talk to the media about aliens, UFOs, etc. in his life since the 1971 landing.

NASA wins again.  Dammit.