Lot 234

APOLLO 11 LUNAR SURFACE PHOTOGRAPH - EDWIN E. ALDRIN JR. ON THE MOON

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APOLLO 11 LUNAR SURFACE PHOTOGRAPH - EDWIN E. ALDRIN JR. ON THE MOON

Estimate: $3,000 - $8,000

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by Time Auction
August 2, 2026 1:00 PM EDT
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255-10 Northern Blvd
Floor 1
Little Neck, NY, US 11362

APOLLO 11 LUNAR SURFACE PHOTOGRAPH - EDWIN E. ALDRIN JR. ON THE MOON

Provenance and Authenticity:

A NASA official photographic print documenting astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. during the historic Apollo 11 lunar mission of 1969. The image depicts Aldrin carrying the Lunar Seismic Experiment and Laser Ranging Retroreflector experiments on the lunar surface, with the official NASA caption and mission identification markings retained on the original print. The photograph bears the signature of Buzz Aldrin, connecting one of the most significant achievements in human exploration with the personal autograph of an Apollo 11 astronaut.

Signature:

Buzz Aldrin

Description:

This official NASA lunar photograph captures Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. during humanity's first crewed mission to the Moon. The image shows Aldrin standing on the lunar surface near the Lunar Module, carrying scientific equipment used for experiments that expanded understanding of the Moon's environment. The lower portion of the photograph includes the original NASA caption identifying Aldrin and the scientific instruments involved, while Buzz Aldrin's signature appears prominently along the bottom margin.

Historical significance:

Apollo 11 represents one of the greatest milestones in human exploration, marking the first successful crewed landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Buzz Aldrin, serving as Lunar Module Pilot alongside Commander Neil Armstrong and Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, became one of only a small number of humans to walk upon the lunar surface. His role in deploying scientific instruments and documenting the lunar environment contributed to one of the defining events of the Space Age.

Valuation:

Buzz Aldrin signatures are highly regarded within space exploration collecting, especially when presented on official NASA photographs depicting Apollo 11 mission scenes. A signed lunar surface photograph combines historical importance, scientific achievement, and direct association with one of the most iconic moments in modern history, making it a significant collectible for enthusiasts of space history, aviation, and exploration memorabilia.


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