Description
Richard Truly NASA Astronaut and Administrator – signed 10″x8″ photo with COA
Add a piece of NASA history to your collection with this authentic signed 10″ x 8″ photo of Richard H. Truly, a pioneering astronaut and administrator whose career helped shape the U.S. space program across decades. This image captures Truly during his time with NASA, reflecting his legacy as both a shuttle pilot and the agency’s first astronaut to become Administrator.
Richard Truly flew on two early Space Shuttle missions: STS-2 aboard Columbia in 1981 and STS-8 aboard Challenger in 1983, the latter marking the first night launch and landing in shuttle history. He later led NASA’s return to flight after the Challenger disaster and served as the agency’s eighth Administrator from 1989 to 1992.
other roles and achievements
Truly began his career as a naval aviator, making over 300 carrier landings and serving as a test pilot before joining the Air Force’s Manned Orbiting Laboratory program. After transferring to NASA in 1969, he supported Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz missions as CAPCOM. He was the first commander of the Naval Space Command and later led the Georgia Tech Research Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
His honors include two NASA Distinguished Service Medals, the Presidential Citizen’s Medal, the Navy Distinguished Flying Cross, and induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2001.
Whether you’re a fan of shuttle-era spaceflight, Cold War aerospace history, or influential NASA figures, this signed photo is a tribute to Richard Truly’s enduring contributions to science and exploration.
Ready to add a little mission control magic to your wall? Snag this signed photo before it launches into someone else’s orbit!
Autograph(s):
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)
Our certification levels explained
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Standard Authentication: Certified by lesser-known third-party authenticators. This option offers a reliable and more affordable way to ensure the authenticity of your autographs.
No Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Autographs without formal authentication. This level is ideal for budget-conscious collectors or those seeking unique finds without the added cost of certification.
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Learn More:
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