Neil Armstrong and James Van Allen Signed "Seminar on Space Exploration" Program.

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.