Description
Astronaut Gordon Cooper – 8″ x 10″ Signed NASA Faith 7 Recovery Press Photo (Dated May 16, 1963) with COA
Own a rare and historically rich collectible from the final flight of NASA’s Mercury program with this hand-signed 8″ x 10″ NASA press release photograph of the Faith 7 recovery, dated May 16, 1963 by Astronaut Gordon Cooper himself. This image captures the dramatic moment Cooper was safely retrieved from the Pacific Ocean after completing his 22-orbit solo mission around Earth.
NASA Mission:
- Mercury-Atlas 9 (Faith 7) – May 15–16, 1963
Final flight of the Mercury program
Cooper spent over 34 hours in space, setting a new U.S. endurance record
Demonstrated manual reentry and precision landing
Paved the way for Gemini and Apollo programs
This photo, originally distributed by NASA for press coverage, is a unique blend of historical documentation and personal memorabilia. Cooper’s neat, dated signature adds authenticity and emotional weight to a moment that marked the end of one era and the beginning of another in human spaceflight.
Autograph(s):
Gordon Cooper
Condition:
Excellent
Type of object (Photo/Poster/Other):
Photo
Dimensions:
10″ x 8″ (25cm x 20cm)
Signature:
Hand signed – Yes
Dedicated with personalized text- Yes – date
Autopen – No
Certificate level
Premium Authentication (COA) – Origin American Space Museum
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Learn More:
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