Description
Astronauts Joe Engle & Richard Truly – Signed NASA STS-2 Space Shuttle Photo with Spacelab (8″ x 10″) with COA
Celebrate the early days of the Space Shuttle program with this signed 8″ x 10″ original NASA photograph featuring Joe Engle and Richard Truly, the crew of STS-2, the second orbital flight of Space Shuttle Columbia. Captured in orbit, this image showcases the Shuttle with Spacelab visible in the payload bay—a symbol of NASA’s expanding scientific capabilities in space.
NASA Mission:
- STS-2 (1981)
Second flight of the Space Shuttle program
First reflight of a crewed orbital spacecraft
Carried Spacelab pallet for scientific experiments
Tested Shuttle systems and thermal protection tiles
Marked the first time both crew members were spaceflight rookies
Joe Engle, a veteran test pilot and X-15 astronaut, and Richard Truly, a future NASA Administrator, made history with this mission. Their signatures on this photo commemorate a turning point in reusable spaceflight and orbital science.
This signed photo comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Shuttle-era memorabilia and NASA history.
Autograph(s):
Joe Engle
Richard Truly
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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