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Topic: Astronaut's crewmates autograph collection
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-03-2011 11:32 PM
   
Recent discussions about crew completions had me thinking about a particular type of multi-signed piece, one that I haven't seen before.Has anyone put together pieces themed to a particular astronaut and signed by all his/her crewmates? For example, if the theme was John Young, then in addition to his autograph you would have: - Gus Grissom (Gemini 3)
- Mike Collins (Gemini 10)
- Tom Stafford (Apollo 10)
- Gene Cernan (Apollo 10)
- Charlie Duke (Apollo 16)
- Ken Mattingly (Apollo 16)
- Bob Crippen (STS-1)
- Brewster Shaw (STS-9)
- Owen Garriott (STS-9)
- Bob Parker (STS-9)
- Ulf Merbold (STS-9)
- Byron Lichtenberg (STS-9)
...all on one piece.
What intrigued me about this idea -- and it may be unique to Young -- is the cross section of space history represented by all the astronauts included. That said, other collections themed to record-number fliers such as Franklin Chang-Diaz and Jerry Ross could offer other interesting crossovers.So has anyone done or thought of doing this? If so, what type of signing medium did you or would you use? I should add this is not something I am personally looking to do, it was just an idea that crossed my mind. And if you like the idea and want to run with it, be my guest... |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 977
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 01-03-2011 11:47 PM
Unless one started when the crews were flying, something of that scope would be virtually impossible to complete present day. |
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 1618
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 01-03-2011 11:58 PM
Interesting idea Robert. I agree with Greggy_D though, especially with astronauts like Jerry Ross, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Sergei Krikalev, etc, that is almost impossible. It would be fascinating to see such a piece though. |
328KF
Member Posts: 1234
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 01-04-2011 09:36 PM
I'll get my project going with Scott Carpenter  |
Mike Dixon
Member Posts: 1397
From: Kew, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2003
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posted 01-04-2011 09:48 PM
To complete a "Jerry Ross collection" requires his signature and those of 32 crewmates ... big ask |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3161
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-04-2011 10:14 PM
Raises an interesting question - which spacefarer has shared a spacecraft with the most people throughout their career? Counting all the missions they flew, and (if applicable) people who were on a space station they docked with. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-05-2011 08:42 AM
It's funny you bring this up, because I was wondering what's the least number of crew signed photos one would need to have autographs of all those who flew on the space shuttle? For example, you would need STS-83 but not -94. And if you have STS-9 you wouldn't need STS-1 for Young.I'm assuming it would be equal to the number of people who flew only once - am I right? |
328KF
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Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 01-05-2011 08:42 AM
Francis, that would take some research, and the answer might be surprising. An obvious place to start would be the high-time shuttle guys (Ross and Chang-Diaz) with 7 flights each, but Hoot Gibson, with 5 flights had a large group together aboard Mir on STS-71.One would also need to make sure there were no "repeat" crew pairings among the crewmember's flights. I also think that Sergei Krikalev would be a candidate, having been aboard Mir for a year at one stretch with several visitors during that time, and several other long-term station missions. Here's a thought... Tim G. could work up some new commemorative patches for a given astronaut with some nice artwork symbolizing their various missions. I know these were done in the past in autographed versions, but without limiting a series to those who would sign, there is potential for some nice designs. |
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