Comes with a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity and a full historical research write-up.
*THIS IS A PERFECT ONE-OF-A-KIND ORIGINAL GIFT THAT IS IMMEDIATELY READY TO DISPLAY IN ANY OFFICE OR ROOM!
Included with your purchase is a FREE 8x11 hard acrylic display sleeve, providing a durable and protective option to showcase your original autograph. This hard acrylic display sleeve can serve as a permanent display solution or a temporary protective cover until you find the perfect frame for your signed 8x10 photograph.
Size: 8 inches tall x 10 inches wide
Type: Authentic original signature from NASA astronaut Michael L. Coats, a decorated naval aviator and famous NASA astronaut of three historic Space Shuttle missions. Coats flew as shuttle pilot aboard STS-41-D, the maiden flight of Space Shuttle Discovery, and later served as commander on both STS-29 and STS-39. Over the course of these missions, he logged more than 463 hours in space, helping deploy satellites, conduct vital scientific experiments, and support national objectives. Coats also served as the 10th Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, overseeing key programs such as the completion of the International Space Station and the early development of the Orion spacecraft. This autograph offers a personal connection to a pioneer of the Space Shuttle era and a leader whose contributions helped shape modern spaceflight.
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This incredible piece of history is an original signature from NASA astronaut Michael L. Coats, a distinguished Space Shuttle commander and veteran of three pivotal missions that helped define the shuttle era.
A former naval aviator and combat pilot, Coats first flew as pilot aboard STS-41-D, the maiden flight of Space Shuttle Discovery, where he helped deploy satellites and conduct space technology experiments. He later commanded STS-29 and STS-39, overseeing a range of scientific and defense-related operations in orbit. In total, Coats logged over 463 hours in space and traveled millions of miles around Earth.
Following his time as an astronaut, he served as Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where he led the agency through the final shuttle flights and early preparations for deep space exploration. Known for his leadership, technical expertise, and enduring contributions to human spaceflight, Michael Coats remains one of the most influential figures of NASA’s shuttle era—making this signature a rare and meaningful artifact from a key chapter in American space history.
This signed and incredible piece of history would make an amazing addition to any NASA or Apollo Program collection.
*IN THE LAST IMAGE OF THE LISTING YOU WILL SEE A DIGITALLY SOURCED COLLAGE OF THIS PARTICULAR INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR ROLE IN HISTORY.
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