Chris Kraft Autographs

Chris Kraft was a pioneering figure in American aerospace history, best known for his remarkable contributions to NASA and the development of human spaceflight. Born on February 28, 1924, in Phoebus, Virginia, Kraft developed an early interest in aviation, eventually earning a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He joined NASA’s predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), in 1945, where he began to carve out his path as an innovator in aeronautics, laying the groundwork for his future role in space exploration.
Kraft's most significant achievements came as the first flight director for NASA during the Mercury and Apollo programs. His leadership helped to orchestrate complex space missions, including the historic first human spaceflight of Alan Shepard aboard Freedom 7 in 1961. Kraft was instrumental in developing the flight control techniques that would become standard in NASA missions, emphasizing the importance of communication and teamwork among various ground station units and astronauts. His innovative mindset and commitment to safety significantly contributed to the success of manned spaceflights during a time of intense international competition in the space race.
Beyond his role as a flight director, Kraft continued to influence the direction of NASA throughout his career, serving as the director of the Johnson Space Center and playing a crucial role in the design and implementation of the Space Shuttle program. His strategic thinking and ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations earned him the respect of his colleagues and the admiration of future generations of engineers and astronauts. Kraft's legacy as a trailblazer in human spaceflight is a testament to his commitment to advancing space exploration, and he remains an integral part of America’s storied space history, passing away on July 22, 2023, at the age of 99.
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Traded items with a signature of Chris Kraft

The most expensive item with a signature of Chris Kraft (GENE KRANZ+CHRIS KRAFT+GRIFFIN+LUNNEY+BOSTICK SIGNED 8x10 PHOTO APOLLO 13 JSA) was sold in November 2019 for $499.00 while the cheapest item (CHRIS KRAFT SIGNED INDEX CARD NASA ASTRONAUT APOLLO MOON MISSION LANDING SPACE A) found a new owner for $0.59 in October 2016. The month with the most items sold (15) was April 2017 with an average selling price of $5.75 for an autographed item of Chris Kraft. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2018 with $11.86 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.79 was January 2018. In average, an autographed item from Chris Kraft is worth $2.75.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Chris Kraft were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	1965 Autographed Chris Kraft NASA Space Mission Cover	$9.99
	1965 Autographed Chris Kraft NASA Space Mission Cover	$9.99
	Chris Kraft signed Trading card NASA created Mission Control	$11.86
	Chris Kraft signed Trading card NASA created Mission Control	$11.86
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 2	$0.79
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 4	$0.79
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 4	$0.79
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 4	$0.79
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 4	$0.79
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 4	$0.84
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 4	$0.84
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 4	$3.25
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 4	$3.25
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 4	$3.25
	SIGNED 3X5 INDEX BY CHRIS KRAFT! NASA FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR APOLLO MOON LANDING 4	$3.25