Gene Cernan Autographs
Gene Cernan was an American astronaut and naval aviator who had a thriving career in space. Born on March 14, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Cernan attended Purdue University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He served as a Navy fighter pilot during the Vietnam War and was awarded several commendations for his service. In 1963, Cernan became a member of the NASA astronaut corps and quickly made a name for himself in the aerospace industry.
Cernan was part of NASA's Gemini and Apollo missions during the 1960s and 1970s. He made his first trip to space as a pilot on the Gemini 9A mission in 1966, where he conducted key spacewalk experiments. His most significant space achievement came in 1972 when he became the last human to walk on the moon during the Apollo 17 mission. Cernan spent 73 hours on the moon, conducting geological experiments and collecting samples. His space career spanned over two decades, and he retired from NASA and the Navy in 1976.
After his retirement, Cernan became a successful businessman and public speaker, promoting the value of space exploration and advocating for the future of human spaceflight. He also authored a book, "The Last Man on the Moon," which detailed his experiences on the Apollo 17 mission. Cernan passed away on January 16, 2017, at the age of 82. He was a true pioneer in space exploration and continues to inspire future generations of astronauts and engineers.
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Current items with a signature of Gene Cernan
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Traded items with a signature of Gene Cernan
The most expensive item with a signature of Gene Cernan (NASA Apollo 17 Lunar FLOWN Moon American Flag USA signed Kurt Debus Gene Cernan) was sold in December 2018 for $4,999.00 while the cheapest item (Gene Cernan 4x6 Photo NASA Apollo Moonwalker cut Relic Handwritten Not Signed A3) found a new owner for $6.99 in July 2025. The month with the most items sold (42) was March 2025 with an average selling price of $349.99 for an autographed item of Gene Cernan. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2012 with $670.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $22.50 was June 2009. In average, an autographed item from Gene Cernan is worth $145.00.
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Latest News about Gene Cernan
Last Moonwalker Gene Cernan Calls Space Station | Video (02/05/2013): The Apollo 17 commander had a short conversation with ISS commander Kevin Ford while at Mission Control in Houston on Februrary 5th, 2013. Gene Cernan - Last man on the Moon - It "deepened my faith" (12/15/2012): Viewing the Earth from a distance few have ever experienced convinced him, "It's just too beautiful to have happened by accident."... Gene Cernan on Future of NASA (05/16/2011): On Monday morning, the Space Shuttle Endeavour successfully lifted off into space for its last mission. So what’s next for the space program?
