ARMSTRONG, Neil; James Van Allen; Roald Fryxell; Edward Olsen; Thor Karlstrom.
Neil Armstrong and James Van Allen Signed "Seminar on Space Exploration" Program.
Rare 1972 "Seminar on Space Exploration" Program; Signed by Neil Armstrong and space physicist James Van Allen
Illinois:, 1972.
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Item Number: RRB-148903
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Program for the "Seminar on Space Exploration" held at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, on February 10-12, 1972. Signed on the cover by astronaut Neil Armstrong and space physicist James Van Allen. Additionally signed by noted scientists Roald Fryxell, Edward Olsen, and Thor Karlstrom. James Van Allen was an American space scientist whose pioneering work in cosmic ray research led to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts during the 1958 Explorer 1 mission, marking one of the most significant findings of the early Space Age. His contributions not only advanced scientific understanding of Earth’s magnetosphere but also shaped the trajectory of space exploration, situating him as a central figure in mid-20th-century astrophysics and space science. Double matted and framed with two engraved plates and two photographs of Armstrong at the event. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 20.75 inches by 28 inches.
In 1972, Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, hosted the Seminar on Space Exploration, a three-day interdisciplinary conference that brought together leading academics to deliberate on the future of lunar research and exploration. The event was notable not only for its scholarly breadth—drawing participants from diverse scientific fields engaged in space studies—but also for its symbolic resonance within the broader cultural moment, occurring just months after the final Apollo lunar missions. The seminar’s convocation address, delivered by Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the Moon, underscored the significance of bridging practical achievement with intellectual inquiry, situating the Apollo program within a forward-looking discourse on the scientific, technological, and societal implications of space exploration.
Neil Armstrong and James Van Allen Signed "Seminar on Space Exploration" Program.
$2,500.00
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