Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Lot #4398
Dave Scott Signed Photograph

"Man must explore!"—signed by the first "Lunar Rover Operator"

This lot has closed

Estimate: $200+
Sell a Similar Item?
Refer Collections and Get Paid
Share:  

Description

"Man must explore!"—signed by the first "Lunar Rover Operator"

Official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Lunar Roving Vehicle on the surface of the moon, signed in black felt tip, "Man must explore! Dave Scott, Apollo 15, Lunar Rover Operator, July-Aug, 1971." Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In very fine condition. Apollo 15 was the first mission to use the Lunar Roving Vehicle, commonly known as the 'moon buggy.' With Jim Irwin as his passenger, Dave Scott drove the rover a total of 17.3 miles during three lunar surface EVAs, reaching a top speed of about eight miles per hour.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation
  • Dates: #538 - Ended October 18, 2018





This item is Pre-Certified by STEVE ZARELLI
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for $25.00

*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.