Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 training jacket was expected to fetch up to $1.2 million at an auction, but failed to sell – who is the current owner?

On October 17, the American Space Museum hosted a charity auction that did not meet expectations. Despite high-profile items, including Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 training suit, interest was quite low among bidders. Only over 100 participants showed up for the event, way fewer than usual.
The auctioneer noted that most high-end items did not sell. Armstrong'ss suit is expected to be included in a future auction.
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