Jack Lousma Signed 8x10 NASA Skylab II (PSA)

"**Auction Description:**

This auction presents a hand-signed 8x10 photograph by **Jack Lousma**, a prominent NASA astronaut and crew member of the **Skylab II** mission. This photograph, featuring Lousma’s personal signature, is an exceptional piece of space history. It comes with a **PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity** and a matching authenticity sticker affixed to the photograph, verifying its authenticity and provenance.

**Biography of Jack Lousma:**

**Jack Lousma** is a distinguished former NASA astronaut and marine officer, best known for his contributions to the Skylab space program. Born on February 29, 1936, Lousma was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1966. He flew on Skylab II (Skylab 3), the second crewed mission to the United States' first space station, Skylab. Lousma served as the pilot of this mission, which was crucial in advancing human spaceflight research and understanding of long-duration space missions. In addition to his spaceflight career, Lousma held various positions in NASA, including Director of the Space Shuttle Program. His career is marked by a significant commitment to space exploration and scientific research, including contributions to the development and implementation of space station technologies.

**Biography of Skylab II (Skylab 3):**

**Skylab II**, also known as Skylab 3, was the second crewed mission to the Skylab space station, launched on July 28, 1973. The mission's crew consisted of Commander Alan L. Bean, Pilot Jack Lousma, and Mission Specialist Owen K. Garriott. Skylab II was notable for its extended duration, with the crew spending 59 days in orbit. The mission’s objectives included conducting scientific experiments in areas such as solar astronomy, Earth observations, and human physiology. The crew successfully completed a wide range of experiments, including studying the effects of prolonged weightlessness on the human body. Skylab II played a critical role in demonstrating the viability of long-duration spaceflight and provided valuable data for future space missions.

This hand-signed photograph of **Jack Lousma** commemorates his role in the pivotal Skylab II mission and his significant contributions to space exploration. The accompanying **PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity** and matching authenticity sticker confirm the photograph’s authenticity, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection of space memorabilia."

The autograph(s) includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA LOA

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

This item is being shipped from the Pristine Auction warehouse.