STS-65 crew autographs – NASA 8x10 litho

NASA 8x10 Crew Lithograph – Hand-Signed by the Entire STS-65 Crew

Authentic NASA 8x10 official crew lithograph featuring the complete STS-65 Columbia crew, personally autographed by all seven astronauts without inscriptions — a highly desirable trait for serious collectors.

• Commander: Robert D. Cabana

• Pilot: James D. Halsell Jr.

• Mission Specialist: Richard J. Hieb

• Mission Specialist: Carl E. Walz

• Payload Commander: Leroy Chiao

• Payload Specialist: Donald A. Thomas

• Payload Specialist: Chiaki Mukai (NASDA – Japan), the first Japanese woman in space

Mission Significance:
Launched July 8–23, 1994, STS-65 was the second International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2) mission, conducting more than 80 experiments in materials science, biotechnology, combustion science, and life sciences. Chiaki Mukai’s historic flight was a milestone for Japan’s human spaceflight program and international cooperation aboard the Space Shuttle.

Condition:
Excellent — crisp, unfaded image with bold, clean signatures from all crew members.

Collector’s Note:
Complete crew-signed lithographs from STS-65 are hard to obtain, and non-inscribed examples are especially prized. This piece offers both historical significance and premium display value, making it an outstanding addition to any NASA memorabilia collection.