Buzz Aldrin – First Selfie in space from his personal collection

Buzz Aldrin Signed “First Selfie Taken in Space” – Gemini 12
From the Personal Collection of Buzz Aldrin | With Certificate of Authenticity

Offered here is an extraordinary space-flight artifact from the personal collection of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, accompanied by his official Certificate of Authenticity. This remarkable 8x10 glossy photo has been hand-signed by Buzz Aldrin and commemorates the first “selfie” ever taken in space, captured during NASA’s Gemini 12 mission in 1966.

During Gemini 12, Aldrin revolutionized spacewalking techniques, proving that astronauts could work effectively outside their spacecraft. The iconic image shows Aldrin floating in orbit, camera in hand—an unintentional but historic self-portrait that would become one of the most recognizable photographs of early human spaceflight. Decades before the term “selfie” entered popular culture, this image symbolized humanity’s growing confidence beyond Earth.

As the second man to walk on the Moon and one of the most influential astronauts in history, Aldrin’s autograph remains among the most sought after in the field of space memorabilia. Pieces originating directly from his own collection are especially rare and carry unmatched provenance.

A museum-quality collectible linking the Gemini program to the later triumph of Apollo, this signed photograph represents a defining moment in both space exploration and photographic history—an exceptional centerpiece for any serious space, science, or NASA collection.