ALS signed “Jack Lousma, Major USMC, NASA Astronaut,” three pages, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, no date. Letter to a space enthusiast. In part: “The full value of lunar flights will become more evident as time goes on simply because we are not smart enough to ask all the right questions in advance. For the moment, however, a lot of scientific information is being evaluated which will help us understand and develop the world in which we live…The space program, because it is progressive, has stimulated progress in many other areas of our life…Lunar flights have captured the adventuresome spirit of people around the world. For once, Americans have collectively been involved as a nation in a peaceful effort which has won the respect and good wishes of people of many nations. We have shown ourselves that we can lick an almost insurmountable problem if we really want to put our mind to it. While these flights have shown potentially hostile nations that we have a lot going for us, they have also fostered a spirit of good will between us and many other countries. In short, lunar flights benefit us individually and as a nation in many different ways, both directly and indirectly. In answer to your question about participating in a particular type of flight, I can only say that with flights being canceled it’s a poor time to be choosy. I am hoping for a lunar flight but may have to wait for an earth-orbital space station flight.” Accompanied by a printed poem by Edward Guest entitled ‘Sermons We See,’ signed in blue felt tip by Lousma. In fine condition, with some mild toning to pages. Lousma would finally achieve his goal of spaceflight as a member of Skylab 3 and STS-3. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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