Gen. Thomas Stafford Private Signing
Hosted by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
World renowned astronaut Gen. Thomas Stafford has agreed to come out of signing retirement for a one-time Private Signing Session! Hosted by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF), the signing will take place this July as a means to raise money for the ASF and to support the curator efforts at The Stafford Air & Space Museum, in Weatherford, OK which showcases many of his space artifacts.
Space enthusiasts are invited to send in artifacts, baseballs, covers, flown items, models, photos, and more by July 2, 2009 for the General to enhance with his signature. All items must be accompanied by the ASF Order Form and Item Description Form. This is indeed a rare opportunity, as Stafford has not widely signed artifacts since 2003.
Stafford, an accomplished astronaut, flew four times in space. He served as Pilot of Gemini VI in December 1965, Commander of Gemini IX in June 1966, Commander of Apollo 10 in May 1969 and Commander of the joint American-Russian mission, Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in July 1975.
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first lunar landing by adding Stafford's signature to your space collection today! Don't delay, as this opportunity may not present itself again! Items will be accepted from May 19 – July 2, 2009.
- Order Form and Item Description Form (Signing has concluded)
Autograph Fees
| Item | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| A. | Base Signature Fee for photos, posters, covers, artwork, books, beta cloths, baseballs, bats, globes, non-contractor models, maps, NASA manuals, non-crew multi-signed items, and items which are not listed in category B or crew-completion as indicated in category C | $275.00 |
| B. | Artifact Signature Fee for flown items, flight hardware, contractor's models that do not fall under category A or C | $400.00 |
| C. | Crew Completion (fee includes base signature fee): | |
| Gemini VI or IX | $450.00 | |
| Apollo 10 | $500.00 | |
| Apollo Soyuz-Test Project (U.S. Crew only) | $350.00 | |
| Apollo Soyuz-Test Project (Joint Crew only) | $400.00 | |
| D. | Personalization | FREE |
| E. | Additional Inscriptions/Mission (Limit 5 words. Subject to Stafford approval.) | $30.00 |
| F. | Certificate of Authenticity, with photo of Stafford signing item | $30.00 |
For more information, call 321-455-7014 or ASF@AstronautScholarship.org