Description
Astronaut Robert L. Crippen – 8″ x 10″ Signed NASA Portrait Photo with COA
Celebrate the legacy of a Space Shuttle pioneer with this signed 8″ x 10″ official NASA portrait of Robert L. Crippen, the pilot of the first orbital flight of the Space Shuttle and commander of three subsequent missions. Captured in his NASA flight suit, this portrait reflects the professionalism and leadership of one of the most influential astronauts of the Shuttle era.
NASA Missions:
- STS-1 (1981)
Pilot on the first orbital flight of Space Shuttle Columbia, alongside John Young. This mission marked the debut of the world’s first reusable spacecraft. - STS-7 (1983)
Commander of Challenger on a mission that deployed satellites and included Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. - STS-41-C (1984)
Commander of a mission that retrieved and repaired the Solar Maximum Mission satellite in orbit—NASA’s first satellite servicing operation. - STS-41-G (1984)
Commander of the first seven-person crew in space. The mission deployed the Earth Radiation Budget Satellite and featured the first American woman to perform a spacewalk.
Crippen logged over 23 days in space and later served as Director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, overseeing Shuttle operations and launches. His contributions helped shape the future of crewed spaceflight and mission operations.
Autograph(s):
Robert L. Crippen
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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