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25th Anniversary STS-1 Autographed Print
On April 12, 1981 a veteran commander and rookie pilot embarked on NASA's "boldest test flight," the first Space Shuttle launch. Twenty five years later, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is proud to celebrate their success with the introduction of a new limited edition print depicting the highlights of their mission. Each montage — available in two sizes, both suitable for framing — is numbered and handsomely signed by the STS-1 crew, John Young and Bob Crippen.
STS-1 crew members Young and Crippen set several firsts over the two-day mission, including the manned flight of a previously untested vehicle, the first flight of a spacecraft designed to be reusable, and the first reentry of winged vehicle from Earth orbit. Their mission on-board Columbia ushered in a new age of U.S. space flight that would deploy and repair satellites, assemble and service space stations, and conduct microgravity and Earth science research.
ASF's 25th Anniversary STS-1 Limited Edition Print is available beginning today for $599 for 11 by 14 inch print (plus shipping and handling). The print can be framed for only $75 more. Only 50 of these limited-edition prints were autographed — these will go quickly, so order yours today!
To order, download the order form (PDF), phone 321-455-7014, or email ASF@AstronautScholarship.org.
About the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
All monies raised from the sale of these prints will go directly to fund scholarships for exceptional college students pursuing advanced degrees in science or engineering, through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Established by the original Mercury Astronauts in 1984, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping the United States retain its world leadership in science and technology by providing scholarships to college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the fields of science and engineering. ASF currently awards $190,000 annually to 19 students.