A signed crew photo from STS-38 featuring Sam Gemar - 1980-1990
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A signed paper crew photo from STS-38 featuring Sam Gemar, 20 by 25 cm, dating from 1980–1990, with Beckett COA, in as new unused condition.
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Own a piece of NASA history with this signed (Beckett COA) 10" x 8" crew photo from STS-38, featuring Sam Gemar, one of five astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis during its classified Department of Defense mission in November 1990. While the photo showcases the full crew, this collectible is signed exclusively by Gemar—making it a unique tribute to his role in the mission.
STS-38 marked the seventh Shuttle flight dedicated to national defense, orbiting Earth 79 times over nearly five days. Gemar, a U.S. Army officer and mission specialist, contributed to the success of this high-stakes operation with precision and professionalism.
The full STS-38 crew included:
Richard O. Covey – Commander
Frank L. Culbertson – Pilot
Charles D. (Sam) Gemar – Mission Specialist
Robert C. Springer – Mission Specialist
Carl J. Meade – Mission Specialist
This signed photo with Beckett certificate is perfect for collectors of space memorabilia, fans of the Shuttle era, and anyone who appreciates the quiet courage of astronauts who flew missions shrouded in secrecy but rich in significance.
Add it to your collection today and salute the crew that flew into orbit with classified cargo and unclassified cool.
Own a piece of NASA history with this signed (Beckett COA) 10" x 8" crew photo from STS-38, featuring Sam Gemar, one of five astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis during its classified Department of Defense mission in November 1990. While the photo showcases the full crew, this collectible is signed exclusively by Gemar—making it a unique tribute to his role in the mission.
STS-38 marked the seventh Shuttle flight dedicated to national defense, orbiting Earth 79 times over nearly five days. Gemar, a U.S. Army officer and mission specialist, contributed to the success of this high-stakes operation with precision and professionalism.
The full STS-38 crew included:
Richard O. Covey – Commander
Frank L. Culbertson – Pilot
Charles D. (Sam) Gemar – Mission Specialist
Robert C. Springer – Mission Specialist
Carl J. Meade – Mission Specialist
This signed photo with Beckett certificate is perfect for collectors of space memorabilia, fans of the Shuttle era, and anyone who appreciates the quiet courage of astronauts who flew missions shrouded in secrecy but rich in significance.
Add it to your collection today and salute the crew that flew into orbit with classified cargo and unclassified cool.
Details
Material
Paper
Type
A signed crew photo from STS-38 featuring Sam Gemar
Period
1980-1990
Height
20 cm
Width
25 cm
Condition
As new - unused
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