A printed commemorative poem titled "Brothers in the Eternal Cold" by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Archibald MacLeish, created to honor humanity's first journey to the Moon during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. The poem reflects on the profound impact of seeing Earth from space-a small, fragile world united in the vast expanse of the universe. It captures the transformative perspective gained during this historic event. This print is autographed by two renowned NASA astronauts: Alan Bean in black felt tip and Owen Garriott in blue ballpoint. It also features an Apollo 8 First Day of Issue stamp and cancellation dated May 5, 1969, in Houston, Texas. Alan Bean (1932-2018) was the Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 12, the fourth man to walk on the Moon, and Commander of the Skylab 3 mission. He was also an accomplished artist who used his experiences in space to inspire his artwork. Owen Garriott (1930-2019) was a NASA astronaut and a pioneering scientist in space. He flew aboard Skylab 3 as Science Pilot and later aboard Space Shuttle Columbia during the Spacelab-1 mission. Known for his dedication to advancing space science, Garriott contributed to groundbreaking research in microgravity environments. This piece combines the poetic reflection of Earth's significance with the autographs of two influential figures in space exploration. This lot includes a RR Auction Certificate of Authenticity, verifying the signature's authenticity.

Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: 8"L x 11"H

Age related wear.