STS-82 crew autographs – NASA 8x10 litho

NASA 8x10 Crew Lithograph – Hand-Signed by the Entire STS-82 Crew

Authentic NASA 8x10 official crew lithograph featuring the complete STS-82 Discovery crew, hand-signed by all members:

• Commander: Kenneth D. Bowersox

• Pilot: Scott J. “Doc” Horowitz

• Mission Specialist: Mark C. Lee

• Mission Specialist: Steven A. Hawley

• Mission Specialist: Gregory J. Harbaugh

• Mission Specialist: Steven L. Smith

• Mission Specialist: Joe Tanner

Mission Significance:
Launched February 11–21, 1997, STS-82 was NASA’s second Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission. The crew performed five spacewalks, replacing and upgrading key scientific instruments, including installing the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) and Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS). These upgrades significantly extended Hubble’s scientific capabilities and impact.

Condition:
Very good to excellent — sharp, unfaded imagery with clean, bold autographs from each crew member.

Collector’s Note:
Complete crew-signed lithographs from STS-82 are in high demand due to the mission’s historic role in extending Hubble’s life and expanding its reach into deep space observation. This example combines collectible rarity with a direct connection to one of NASA’s most celebrated scientific achievements.