Presented here is a collection of five items signed by astronauts and critical NASA staff. The first two items are Official Major League Robert D. Manfred Jr. baseballs. The first has been signed on the sweet spot by Fred Haise in blue pen. Haise inscribed “Apollo 13” below his signature. The second ball has been signed on the sweet spot in black marker by Gene Kranz, who inscribed “Failure is not an option” and “Flight” on the sweet spot. Both balls come with a COA from Beckett Authentication Services (Haise: F06114, Kranz: F06099).

The next item in this lot is an 8 x 10 photograph of the NASA control room after a successful launch, signed by Gene Kranz, Glynn Lunney, Gerry Griffin, and Chris Kraft. The signatures have been written in black marker. This item comes with a LOA from Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication (A75362). The next item in this lot is a 10 x 8 inch photograph of the NASA mission control room signed by Gene Kranz and Fred Haise in gold marker. Kranz inscribed “Failure is not an option” and “Flight”, while Haise inscribed “Best Wishes” and “Apollo 13 LMP”. This item comes with a COA from Beckett Authentication Services (F06068). The final item in this lot is a 10 x 8 inch photograph signed in black marker by Fred Haise. Haise inscribed “Best Wishes” and “Apollo 13 LMP” in addition to his signature. This item comes with a COA from Beckett Authentication Services (F06115).

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