NASA research pilot (1926–1993) selected as an astronaut for the United States Air Force X-20 Dyna-Soar program in April 1960. After the Dyna-Soar program was canceled in 1963, he remained a NASA research pilot and flew the X-15 rocket plane. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Thompson in his flight suit, signed in black felt tip, “M. O. Thompson.” In fine condition, with some scattered light edge creases. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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