Jim Irwin Autographs
Jim Irwin was an American astronaut known for his pioneering career in space exploration as part of the Apollo program. Born in 1930 in Pennsylvania, Irwin studied at the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1951. Following his service in the U.S. Air Force, Irwin joined NASA's astronaut corps in 1966. His first mission, as a lunar module pilot for Apollo 15, took place in 1971, making him the eighth person to walk on the moon.
During his time on the Apollo 15 mission, Irwin conducted three moonwalks, spending a total of 18 hours exploring the lunar surface. He also helped set up a scientific laboratory on the moon, known as the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiment Package (ALSEP), which was used to conduct seismic and atmospheric measurements. Following his return to Earth, Irwin continued to work for NASA, serving as the backup commander for the Apollo 17 mission and helping to develop the space shuttle program.
In addition to his work in space exploration, Jim Irwin was a devout Christian who believed that his time on the moon strengthened his faith. After leaving NASA in 1972, he founded the High Flight Foundation, which aimed to use space exploration as a means of promoting spiritual growth and personal reflection. Irwin passed away in 1991, but his legacy as a pioneering astronaut and religious advocate continues to inspire new generations of space explorers.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Jim Irwin (JAMES JIM IRWIN Autographed Signed NASA Photograph Astronaut Apollo 15 TO MARK) was sold in March 2026 for $3,510.50 while the cheapest item (Jim Irwin Green Bay Packers Football Radio Announcer Signed 8x10 Photo) found a new owner for $0.99 in February 2013. The month with the most items sold (26) was March 2025 with an average selling price of $41.00 for an autographed item of Jim Irwin. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2025 with $506.42 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was February 2013. In average, an autographed item from Jim Irwin is worth $82.99.
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Latest News about Jim Irwin
Jim Irwin's family appreciates support (07/21/2012): Gloria Irwin wants to thank those who reached out after Jim Irwin passed away.
