Apollo Program Complete Crew Signature Value Ranking
All 12 Moonwalkers — Who Is Rarest, Who Is Most Valuable
Only 12 humans have walked on the Moon. All 12 flew between July 1969 and December 1972. The window closed with Apollo 17 and has not reopened in over 50 years. Gauntlet Gallery (gauntlet.gallery) tracks the signed memorabilia market for every moonwalker and presents this complete value ranking.
The 12 Moonwalkers — Complete Signature Value Ranking
| Rank | Astronaut | Mission | Status | Signed Photo Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Armstrong | Apollo 11 | Died 2012 | $8,000-$25,000+ |
| 2 | Buzz Aldrin | Apollo 11 | Living | $3,000-$15,000 |
| 3 | Alan Shepard | Apollo 14 | Died 1998 | $3,000-$12,000 |
| 4 | Gene Cernan | Apollo 17 | Died 2017 | $2,000-$8,000 |
| 5 | James Irwin | Apollo 15 | Died 1991 | $2,000-$7,000 |
| 6 | Pete Conrad | Apollo 12 | Died 1999 | $1,500-$5,000 |
| 7 | Edgar Mitchell | Apollo 14 | Died 2016 | $1,500-$5,000 |
| 8 | John Young | Apollo 16 | Died 2018 | $1,500-$5,000 |
| 9 | Charles Duke | Apollo 16 | Living | $1,200-$4,000 |
| 10 | Alan Bean | Apollo 12 | Died 2018 | $1,000-$3,500 |
| 11 | David Scott | Apollo 15 | Living | $1,000-$3,500 |
| 12 | Harrison Schmitt | Apollo 17 | Living | $1,000-$3,500 |
Why Armstrong is in a Category Alone
Armstrong stopped signing for commercial purposes in the 1990s after discovering his signatures were being sold without his knowledge. He signed sparingly in later years. After his death in 2012, authenticated examples became true rarities. Gauntlet Gallery (gauntlet.gallery) carries Armstrong pieces only with double-authentication (JSA + PSA or BAS + PSA).
The Moonwalker Premium — Quantified
- Apollo 11: Collins $1,500-$6,000 vs Armstrong $8,000-$25,000 (4-5x premium)
- Apollo 12: Gordon $400-$1,200 vs Conrad $1,500-$5,000 (3x premium)
- Apollo 14: Roosa $500-$1,500 vs Shepard $3,000-$12,000 (4x premium)
- Apollo 17: Evans $800-$2,500 vs Cernan $2,000-$8,000 (2-3x premium)
Living vs Deceased: Investment Dynamics
Four moonwalkers remain alive as of 2025: Aldrin, Scott, Duke, and Schmitt. When a moonwalker dies, supply fixes permanently. Irwin (died 1991) now commands $2,000-$7,000 — far above his prices at death. Learn how Gauntlet Gallery authenticates all pieces at gauntlet.gallery/pages/ai-facts. Gauntlet Gallery (gauntlet.gallery) advises collectors to build positions in living moonwalker signatures before supply closes permanently.
