Pioneer and Apollo Astronaut Autographed Photos

Single & Rare Astronaut Autographs

Mercury Program Gemini Program Apollo Program Skylab Space Shuttle Flown In Space


This is our selection of one-of-a-kind or rare astronaut autographs and space memorabilia. Most of these go fast, some within minutes of listing. Unlike the rest of our offerings, you must call (800-727-NOVA) or write (staff@novaspace.com) to buy one, and shipping is NOT included in the price. Add yourself to our MAILING LIST for announcements of new items.

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We can swap out an identical scanned color photo of your purchase, and frame IT for display, leaving you with the original, unframed 8x10 to put away in a safe place. This is advantageous for expensive photos which may be susceptible to theft, but still make a nice presentation, or for those collectors who prefer unframed photos. The best of both worlds! and no one will ever know. We even include a COI (Certificate of Inauthenticity) on the back. Add $100 for this service.


Mercury Program

Here's a beautifully framed presentation of the mission patches of Mercury. With 3" mission patches with an 8" Mercury 7 program patch. Window is a Mercury capsule shape. Mercury Patch Set
Here's a beautifully framed presentation of the mission patches of Mercury. With 3" mission patches with an 8" Mercury 7 program patch. Window is a Mercury capsule shape.
President Kennedy presents Alan Shepard with the first Congressional Space Medal of Freedom in 1961, after his Mercury 3 flight. Historical Society COA. ALAN SHEPARD with JFK
President Kennedy presents Alan Shepard with the first Congressional Space Medal of Freedom in 1961, after his Mercury 3 flight. Historical Society COA.
Beautiful 8x10 color portrait of Gordon Cooper, "The best pilot you ever saw", in his silver spacesuit. His Faith 7 was the final flight of the Mercury program. Cooper passed away in 2004. GORDON COOPER SSS
Beautiful 8x10 color portrait of Gordon Cooper, "The best pilot you ever saw", in his silver spacesuit. His Faith 7 was the final flight of the Mercury program. Cooper passed away in 2004.
These autographed covers are to commemorate the two flights of John Glenn. The first American in orbit in 1962, we have a first-day & launch cover (rare that a new stamp is issued coinciding with a launch event.) Also, a commemorative launch cover for Glenn's space shuttle flight 36 years later, at age 77. Beautiful presentation. COA. JOHN GLENN COMMEMORATIVE COVERS
These autographed covers are to commemorate the two flights of John Glenn. The first American in orbit in 1962, we have a first-day & launch cover (rare that a new stamp is issued coinciding with a launch event.) Also, a commemorative launch cover for Glenn's space shuttle flight 36 years later, at age 77. Beautiful presentation. COA.
Here's boyish John Glenn in his silver spacesuit. Bold black signature. JOHN GLENN SSS
Here's boyish John Glenn in his silver spacesuit. Bold black signature.
This print was published to inaugurate and finance the Mercury Seven Foundation, a scholarship fund formed by the Mercury astronauts for students in science and technology. Edition was 1500. MERCURY 7 by Bishop
This print was published to inaugurate and finance the Mercury Seven Foundation, a scholarship fund formed by the Mercury astronauts for students in science and technology. Edition was 1500.
Scott Carpenter made the next Mercury flight after John Glenn. He circled the Earth for three orbits. He is seen here under the tracking antenna at Cape Canaveral in his silver Mercury pressure suit. Boldly signed. He adds "Aurora 7." SCOTT CARPENTER by the Antenna
Scott Carpenter made the next Mercury flight after John Glenn. He circled the Earth for three orbits. He is seen here under the tracking antenna at Cape Canaveral in his silver Mercury pressure suit. Boldly signed. He adds "Aurora 7."
Nice boldly signed color NASA litho of Wally Schirra, in his silver Mercury spacesuit, with model of his "Sigma 7" capsule behind him. Wally passed away in 2007. WALLY SCHIRRASigma 7
Nice boldly signed color NASA litho of Wally Schirra, in his silver Mercury spacesuit, with model of his "Sigma 7" capsule behind him. Wally passed away in 2007.
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Gemini Program

Here's a beautifully framed presentation of the mission patches of Gemini. With 3" mission patches with an 8" Gemini program patch. Window is a Gemini capsule shape. Gemini Patch Set
Here's a beautifully framed presentation of the mission patches of Gemini. With 3" mission patches with an 8" Gemini program patch. Window is a Gemini capsule shape.
This is a 16x20 uniquely framed photo of Gemini 6 from Gemini 7, during their rendezvous in space, the first ever, in Dec. 1965. BORMAN_SCHIRRA GEMINI 6&7 CDR-signed 16x20
This is a 16x20 uniquely framed photo of Gemini 6 from Gemini 7, during their rendezvous in space, the first ever, in Dec. 1965.
Gemini 6 was to attempt the first docking, but it's target vehicle blew up upon launch. It was decided to rendezvous with Gemini 7 instead. Gemini 7 was to be the first endurance mission (2 weeks.) 7 actually launched a week before 6. They flew in formation ranging from 6" to 500' distance, then Gemini 6 (with Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford) reentered after a day, leaving 7 (Frank Borman, Jim Lovell) to compete its two weeks. BORMAN_SCHIRRA GEMINI 6,7 CDR-signed 8X10
Gemini 6 was to attempt the first docking, but it's target vehicle blew up upon launch. It was decided to rendezvous with Gemini 7 instead. Gemini 7 was to be the first endurance mission (2 weeks.) 7 actually launched a week before 6. They flew in formation ranging from 6" to 500' distance, then Gemini 6 (with Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford) reentered after a day, leaving 7 (Frank Borman, Jim Lovell) to compete its two weeks.
This 8x12 American flag was flown on the Gemini IV flight. Rare is anything flown on Gemini flights, as conditions were extremely cramped, with little room for anything but essential flight items. This flag had to be ironed out, as it was a crumpled ball that McDivitt stuffed into a spacesuit pocket. FLOWN Gemini 4 flag
This 8x12 American flag was flown on the Gemini IV flight. Rare is anything flown on Gemini flights, as conditions were extremely cramped, with little room for anything but essential flight items. This flag had to be ironed out, as it was a crumpled ball that McDivitt stuffed into a spacesuit pocket.
Gemini 10 and Agena 8x10 color photo with Gemini 10 high over the Pacific getting ready to rendezvous and dock with its Agena target vehicle. The two docked spacecraft will fire the Agena's motor to boost them up into a record-setting altitude, where they would rendezvous with a second Agena, left over from Gemini 8. YOUNG-COLLINS GEMINI 10 Agena Rendezvous
Gemini 10 and Agena 8x10 color photo with Gemini 10 high over the Pacific getting ready to rendezvous and dock with its Agena target vehicle. The two docked spacecraft will fire the Agena's motor to boost them up into a record-setting altitude, where they would rendezvous with a second Agena, left over from Gemini 8.
Here's a crew-signed, unpersonalized photo of John Young and Michael Collins aboard their recovery ship USS Guadalcanal after their flight. This photo is not often seen. YOUNG-COLLINS GEMINI 10 Recovery
Here's a crew-signed, unpersonalized photo of John Young and Michael Collins aboard their recovery ship USS Guadalcanal after their flight. This photo is not often seen.
Gemini 10 crew photo under the tracking antenna at Cape Canaveral. Note Collins' tinted visor for his spacewalk. YOUNG-COLLINS GEMINI 10 Under Antenna
Gemini 10 crew photo under the tracking antenna at Cape Canaveral. Note Collins' tinted visor for his spacewalk.
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Apollo Program

Astronaut Central is the exclusive source for original watercolors and limited edition giclees from Apollo 11/Gemini 10 Astronaut Michael Collins. Other works can often be seen on the Michael Collins garage sale on Astro-Auction
 		See MICHAEL COLLINS watercolors
Alan recieves a varying number of Artist's Proofs from the publisher. These represent a small "edition extension" (usually 10%) of the regular edition issue number. A/Ps are distributed amongst the artist, publisher, and any co-signees. Alan always gets AP#1, and the lowest AP numbers available.
 		See ALAN BEAN AP Sale
Actual pieces of Apollo and the moon itself make up these unique painting-sculptures. And then there is the painting itself, a historic remembrance from the first artist to visit another world.
 		See ALAN BEAN originals
Here's a beautifully framed presentation of the mission patches of Apollo. With 4" mission patches with an 8" Apollo program patch. Window is an Apollo capsule shape. Apollo Patch Set
Here's a beautifully framed presentation of the mission patches of Apollo. With 4" mission patches with an 8" Apollo program patch. Window is an Apollo capsule shape.
Rare Apollo 11 crew-signed first day cover. Art-craft cachet Guaranteed authentic, with our own Certificate of Authenticity. FDC is mounted with photo corners for easy removal. Mont condition. Beautiful conservation framing (not ours) also mint condition. APOLLO 11 crew-signed FDC
Rare Apollo 11 crew-signed first day cover. Art-craft cachet Guaranteed authentic, with our own Certificate of Authenticity. FDC is mounted with photo corners for easy removal. Mont condition. Beautiful conservation framing (not ours) also mint condition. SOLD
Here is a colorful 16x20 Apollo 12 crew photo completely signed by the crew: Pete Conrad (d. 1999), Dick Gordon and Alan Bean. Included are a pair of Naval astronaut wings and brass plaque. COA. APOLLO 12 ALL NAVY crew-signed crew-signed 16x20
Here is a colorful 16x20 Apollo 12 crew photo completely signed by the crew: Pete Conrad (d. 1999), Dick Gordon and Alan Bean. Included are a pair of Naval astronaut wings and brass plaque. COA.
Hard to find anything crew-signed from the first Apollo. Walt Cunningham is the only surviving crewmember. Mission commander Wally Schirra died in 2007, and Donn Eisele died almost 30 years ago. Here is a launch cover with an "Orbit" cachet. Presentation includes a crew photo, mission patch, and plaque. COA. APOLLO 7 Crew-signed Cover
Hard to find anything crew-signed from the first Apollo. Walt Cunningham is the only surviving crewmember. Mission commander Wally Schirra died in 2007, and Donn Eisele died almost 30 years ago. Here is a launch cover with an "Orbit" cachet. Presentation includes a crew photo, mission patch, and plaque. COA.
Here's a 8x10 photo of the Apollo 9 crew as the backup crew for the ill-fated Apollo 1. Not long after the tragic pad fire, they were replaced by Schirra, Cunningham and Eisele, to fly the first Apollo manned mission, which turned out to be Apollo 7 (Apollos 2-6 we unmanned test flights.) APOLLO 9 crew as Apollo 1 backups
Here's a 8x10 photo of the Apollo 9 crew as the backup crew for the ill-fated Apollo 1. Not long after the tragic pad fire, they were replaced by Schirra, Cunningham and Eisele, to fly the first Apollo manned mission, which turned out to be Apollo 7 (Apollos 2-6 we unmanned test flights.)
This is a 16x20 custom framed photo of "Pete" Conrad (d.1999) and Alan Bean finishing up a session in the LM simulator, before their moonwalk in November 1969. BEST FRIENDS 16x20 Bean+Conrad
This is a 16x20 custom framed photo of "Pete" Conrad (d.1999) and Alan Bean finishing up a session in the LM simulator, before their moonwalk in November 1969. SOLD
We had Buzz sign the Apollo 11 Earthrise photo with some extra wording, and he and we were impressed by the result. Though we offer this photo as a stock item now, we don't offer this frame treatment, with suede, a 4" patch, and a custom frame. BUZZ ALDRIN We Came in Peace
We had Buzz sign the Apollo 11 Earthrise photo with some extra wording, and he and we were impressed by the result. Though we offer this photo as a stock item now, we don't offer this frame treatment, with suede, a 4" patch, and a custom frame.
Apollo 15 mission commander Dave Scott kicks up some moondust as he carries his Hasselblad with a 500mm lens down the slope of Hadley Rille to take some pictures. This special sepia-toned crop is exclusive to Astronaut Central. Scott signs in gold above his helmet. 16x20 photo. DAVE SCOTT -Rover 16x20 w/all 3 mission patches
Apollo 15 mission commander Dave Scott kicks up some moondust as he carries his Hasselblad with a 500mm lens down the slope of Hadley Rille to take some pictures. This special sepia-toned crop is exclusive to Astronaut Central. Scott signs in gold above his helmet. 16x20 photo.
Handsome 8x10 portrait of Dave Scott, with patches from his 3 missions beneath. DAVE SCOTT Portrait with 3 Mission Patches
Handsome 8x10 portrait of Dave Scott, with patches from his 3 missions beneath.
This famous photo was taken aboard the Apollo XVII command module America in December, 1972 as the final Apollo flight was embarking from Earth for what was to become the longest and most successful lunar mission to the Taurus-Littrow region. It has been called the "most significant photo of the 20th Century", the African and Antarctic continents plainly visible. It was summer in the Southern hemisphere, and winter in the North. Apollo 17 was the only mission to view the Earth in this full phase, and even modern weather satellites cannot duplicate this extreme southern view, as they are in equatorial orbits. 20x20 image, 27x27 framed. GENE CERNAN "Full Earth" 27X27
This famous photo was taken aboard the Apollo XVII command module America in December, 1972 as the final Apollo flight was embarking from Earth for what was to become the longest and most successful lunar mission to the Taurus-Littrow region. It has been called the "most significant photo of the 20th Century", the African and Antarctic continents plainly visible. It was summer in the Southern hemisphere, and winter in the North. Apollo 17 was the only mission to view the Earth in this full phase, and even modern weather satellites cannot duplicate this extreme southern view, as they are in equatorial orbits. 20x20 image, 27x27 framed.
LAST MAN ON THE MOON 16x20 "John Wayne" color photo of Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, who signs and adds "Last man on the Moon." Photo on Fuji Crystal Archive photographic paper, the finest available. GENE CERNAN "Last man on the Moon" 16X20
LAST MAN ON THE MOON 16x20 "John Wayne" color photo of Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, who signs and adds "Last man on the Moon." Photo on Fuji Crystal Archive photographic paper, the finest available.
Classy moonwalker portrait of Gene Cernan, the Last Man on the Moon. Inscribed as such. GENE CERNAN "Last man on the Moon" 8X10
Classy moonwalker portrait of Gene Cernan, the Last Man on the Moon. Inscribed as such.
This limited edition print of a watercolor by JSC artist/spacesuit technician Ron Woods depicts Astronaut Gene Cernan of Apollo 17, in a large reproduction limited to 250 copies signed by the artist, Ron Woods and subject, Gene Cernan. Cernan has signed in a bold silver 6" autograph and added "Apollo XVII". 29x37 framed. GENE CERNAN "Our Legacy"
This limited edition print of a watercolor by JSC artist/spacesuit technician Ron Woods depicts Astronaut Gene Cernan of Apollo 17, in a large reproduction limited to 250 copies signed by the artist, Ron Woods and subject, Gene Cernan. Cernan has signed in a bold silver 6" autograph and added "Apollo XVII". 29x37 framed.
Here's Gene Cernan putting on his flight gloves for a turn in the LLTV (Lunar Lander Training Vehicle) a dangerous contraption the astronauts termed "the Flying Bedstead." A jet engine pointed straight down provided thrust while small rockets providied "stability." Even the cool Armstrong barely got out alive, but the men who landed the real thing on the moon called the LLTV "invaluable." 8x10. GENE CERNAN-LLTV
Here's Gene Cernan putting on his flight gloves for a turn in the LLTV (Lunar Lander Training Vehicle) a dangerous contraption the astronauts termed "the Flying Bedstead." A jet engine pointed straight down provided thrust while small rockets providied "stability." Even the cool Armstrong barely got out alive, but the men who landed the real thing on the moon called the LLTV "invaluable." 8x10.
This popular view of Apollo 8 rounding the moon and seeing the Earth was seen extensively during the 40th anniversary of Apollo 8 in December, 2008. HOMEWARD BOUND sold-out print by Alan Bean
This popular view of Apollo 8 rounding the moon and seeing the Earth was seen extensively during the 40th anniversary of Apollo 8 in December, 2008.
Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin (d. 1991) salutes the flag in what has become a marquee photo of the Apollo missions, shot by mission commander Dave Scott. JIM IRWIN 8x10
Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin (d. 1991) salutes the flag in what has become a marquee photo of the Apollo missions, shot by mission commander Dave Scott.
Autographed 8x10 color portrait of James Lovell as Apollo 13 commander. Jim Lovell held the missions flown record until John Young in Apollo 16, and time-in-space record until Skylab. JIM LOVELL WSS w/ 4 mission patches
Autographed 8x10 color portrait of James Lovell as Apollo 13 commander. Jim Lovell held the missions flown record until John Young in Apollo 16, and time-in-space record until Skylab.
16x20 photo of John Young doing his famous "jump salute" on the Apollo 16 mission. Includes all six mission patches from his flights during his 43-year career. Signed at our signing in May, 2005. You won't find these ANYWHERE else, and we don't have many. The rest of our selection is HERE. On Fuji Crystal Archive paper, the best available. COA. JOHN YOUNG 16x20 Jump Salute 16x20 w/6 patches
16x20 photo of John Young doing his famous "jump salute" on the Apollo 16 mission. Includes all six mission patches from his flights during his 43-year career. Signed at our signing in May, 2005. You won't find these ANYWHERE else, and we don't have many. The rest of our selection is HERE. On Fuji Crystal Archive paper, the best available. COA.
This is NOT a photo, but a print of a painting by artist Kim Poor. Many NASA personnel have it in their offices. thinking it's a photo. It shows the space shuttle Columbia heading for a workweek in orbit. It is sigend by two-time Columbia mission commander John Young (STS-1, STS-9.) These prints, originally $5, (signed by the artist,) have fetched as much as $500 UNSIGNED by anyone. JOHN YOUNG signed MORNING LAUNCH
This is NOT a photo, but a print of a painting by artist Kim Poor. Many NASA personnel have it in their offices. thinking it's a photo. It shows the space shuttle Columbia heading for a workweek in orbit. It is sigend by two-time Columbia mission commander John Young (STS-1, STS-9.) These prints, originally $5, (signed by the artist,) have fetched as much as $500 UNSIGNED by anyone.
WSS Nasa litho, Guaranteed authentic, with our own Certificate of Authenticity. A bold, unfaded signature that can be seen from across the room. A few light creases; can't be seen when framed, and a visible paper clip mark (a good sign!), upper left. Neil stopped mail-in signings in 1994 (with a handful of exceptions,) but since 2000, not even a check! NEIL ARMSTRONG autographed WSS NASA litho 8x10
WSS Nasa litho, Guaranteed authentic, with our own Certificate of Authenticity. A bold, unfaded signature that can be seen from across the room. A few light creases; can't be seen when framed, and a visible paper clip mark (a good sign!), upper left. Neil stopped mail-in signings in 1994 (with a handful of exceptions,) but since 2000, not even a check! SOLD
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Skylab Program

7x10 color photo of Skylab III mission commander Alan Bean relaxing in his bunk reading before bedtime. Bean actually mounted his bunk "upside down" in relation to the other two, because of direct blasts from the lab's air conditioner. Photo is on Fuji Crystal Archive photographic paper, the finest available. ALAN BEAN on Skylab
7x10 color photo of Skylab III mission commander Alan Bean relaxing in his bunk reading before bedtime. Bean actually mounted his bunk "upside down" in relation to the other two, because of direct blasts from the lab's air conditioner. Photo is on Fuji Crystal Archive photographic paper, the finest available.
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Space Shuttle Program

In this famous photo, Capt. Bruce McCandless II flies the first MMU in space, untethered and free to fly up to 1/4 mile from the shuttle, and return safely under his own power. McCandless worked on the development of this unit over many years, culminating in this test flight aboard STS-41B in 1984. BRUCE MCCANDLESS in MMU 8X10
In this famous photo, Capt. Bruce McCandless II flies the first MMU in space, untethered and free to fly up to 1/4 mile from the shuttle, and return safely under his own power. McCandless worked on the development of this unit over many years, culminating in this test flight aboard STS-41B in 1984.
8x10 photo of John Young & Bob Crippen, the crew of the maiden voyage of the space shuttle (Columbia) in April 1981.The shuttle had only been component-tested on Earth, and this was the first time the whole system was tested from liftoff to landing. COA. STS-1 CREW JOHN YOUNG, BOB CRIPPEN
8x10 photo of John Young & Bob Crippen, the crew of the maiden voyage of the space shuttle (Columbia) in April 1981.The shuttle had only been component-tested on Earth, and this was the first time the whole system was tested from liftoff to landing. COA.
8x10 photo of the first space shuttle launch. Signed by John Young & Bob Crippen, the crew of the maiden voyage of the space shuttle (Columbia) in April 1981. The shuttle had only been component-tested on Earth, and this was the first time the whole system was tested from liftoff to landing. COA. STS-1 CREW-SIGNED LAUNCH PHOTO
8x10 photo of the first space shuttle launch. Signed by John Young & Bob Crippen, the crew of the maiden voyage of the space shuttle (Columbia) in April 1981. The shuttle had only been component-tested on Earth, and this was the first time the whole system was tested from liftoff to landing. COA.
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ARTIFACTS FLOWN IN SPACE