Description
Astronaut Charles M. Duke – 8″ x 10″ Signed & dedicated NASA Portrait Photo with COA
Celebrate the legacy of lunar exploration with this signed 8″ x 10″ official NASA portrait of Charles M. Duke, the Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo 16 and the youngest person to walk on the Moon. Captured in his NASA flight suit, this portrait reflects the professionalism and pioneering spirit of one of the Apollo program’s most memorable astronauts.
NASA Missions:
- Apollo 11 (1969)
Served as CAPCOM (Capsule Communicator) during the first Moon landing. His voice was the first from Earth to respond to Neil Armstrong’s historic touchdown. - Apollo 16 (1972)
Lunar Module Pilot on NASA’s fifth lunar landing mission
Explored the Descartes Highlands with Commander John Young
Conducted three EVAs totaling over 21 hours
Collected 95.8 kg of lunar samples and deployed scientific instruments
Became the tenth and youngest person to walk on the Moon
Duke logged 265 hours in space, including 21 hours and 38 minutes of EVA, and played a vital role in both mission operations and lunar surface exploration. His contributions helped expand our understanding of the Moon’s geology and demonstrated the resilience of human spaceflight.
Autograph(s):
Charles M. Duke
Condition:
Excellent
Type of object (Photo/Poster/Other):
Photo
Dimensions:
10″ x 8″ (25cm x 20cm)
Signature:
Hand signed – Yes
Dedicated with personalized text- No
Autopen – No
Certificate level
Standard Authentication (COA)
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