Seller Information
ASPA accepts consignments from government agencies, aerospace contractors, and research institutions disposing of space-related equipment, hardware, and materials. Private consignments are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Eligible Items
We accept: aerospace hardware (flight and non-flight), training equipment, mission support equipment, ground support equipment, documentation and archival materials, insignia and mission artifacts, and general office equipment from decommissioned space facilities.
We do not accept items of biological origin. We learned this the hard way. We will not discuss it further.
If you are unsure whether your item qualifies, contact us. We have accepted items ranging from complete rocket stages to a single glove.
Consignment Process
Submit a consignment inquiry with photographs, dimensions, weight, condition assessment, and provenance documentation. ASPA will review and respond within 15 business days. Items with incomplete provenance documentation may be accepted at reduced reserve prices; items with no provenance documentation are accepted at ASPA's sole discretion.
ASPA charges a 15% commission on the final sale price. There is no listing fee. If the item does not sell, there is no charge. ASPA reserves the right to set minimum reserves and to decline consignments that do not meet our eligibility criteria.
Government Agency Consignments
ASPA has established relationships with multiple federal agencies for surplus disposal. Agency consignments proceed under a separate agreement and are not subject to the standard commission structure. Contact our government relations office for details.
Items transferred from federal agencies to ASPA may retain restrictions on buyer eligibility, export, photography, and use. These restrictions are noted in individual lot descriptions and are binding on buyers.