Thread by @joinditto

52 years ago, three astronauts decided to embark on the Apollo 11 mission- the 1st manned endeavor to land on the Moon.

But they were going without life #insurance since no insurer was willing to take the risk.

So they came up with a clever plan👇 (1/n)

Imagine being selected as the first human to set foot on the moon. But here’s the catch: you're going without life insurance.

So, if you die on the mission, your family will have to fend for themselves.

This was exactly the situation Apollo 11 astronauts found themselves in.

See, the risks were sky-high (literally). The rocket could combust, the landing could flop, and whatnot. In fact, during the Apollo 1 rehearsal, a capsule caught fire and the entire crew died.

As you can guess, with such high risk, insurers were hesitant. Some straight-up refused, some offered inadequate coverage, while others asked for an exorbitant amount. NASA kept mum, terming flights as “high-risk and experimental".

Left on their own, our astronauts found an innovative way out—Apollo Insurance Covers.
You see, our astronauts realized they were quite the famous bunch. So why not use the fame?

One month before departure, they signed hundreds of envelopes to be postmarked on launch day and left these with their families.

They figured their demise would certainly get them publicity, and fetch their families a hefty sum on sale—yes, they created their own insurance from autographs!

They did return safely but these covers became a tradition all the way till Apollo 16 missions.

And hey, while we can’t insure space travels, we can help insure your life here on Earth. Let us help you select the best health & life insurance now- bit.ly/3ADvAKf (n/n)