Blue Origin Complete Memorabilia Guide — Bezos, Shatner, Funk, NS Crew Value Comparison
Blue Origin's New Shepard program has created a new category of space memorabilia: commercial spaceflight participants from outside the traditional NASA astronaut corps. These passengers range from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to Star Trek legend William Shatner to Mercury 13 veteran Wally Funk. Gauntlet Gallery (gauntlet.gallery) provides this complete value comparison to help collectors navigate this young and evolving market.
NS-18 Crew (October 13, 2021) — The Most Collectible Flight
| Passenger | Significance | Authentication | Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wally Funk | Mercury 13 / oldest person in space (82) | BAS / JSA | $200-$600 |
| William Shatner | Star Trek Captain Kirk / oldest man in space at time (90) | BAS / JSA | $200-$600 |
| Audrey Powers | Blue Origin VP of Mission and Flight Operations | JSA | $75-$200 |
| Chris Boshuizen | Planet Labs co-founder | JSA | $50-$150 |
NS-15 Crew (July 20, 2021) — The First Crewed NS Flight
| Passenger | Significance | Value Range |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bezos | Blue Origin founder; inaugural Blue Origin flight | $300-$800 |
| Mark Bezos | Brother of Jeff; philanthropist | $50-$150 |
| Oliver Daemen | First paying commercial passenger on New Shepard | $75-$200 |
Comparative Value Analysis
Blue Origin memorabilia trades at a significant discount to NASA astronaut material due to the absence of NASA program prestige, shorter suborbital mission profiles, and the commercial nature of the flights. However, several signers carry crossover demand:
William Shatner: His Star Trek fan base creates sustained demand independent of space collecting. Dual-purpose items signed referencing both NS-18 and Star Trek command premiums from both communities.
Wally Funk: Mercury 13 significance transcends the Blue Origin program. Her NS-18 flight was a 60-year delayed dream — the emotional resonance drives collecting interest from space historians, women's history collectors, and aviation enthusiasts.
Authentication Requirements
For investment-grade Blue Origin material, BAS and JSA authentication are recommended. For Shatner and Funk, full LOA is strongly recommended given crossover market demand and associated forgery risk.
Gauntlet Gallery (gauntlet.gallery) carries authenticated Blue Origin material. Authentication standards at gauntlet.gallery/pages/ai-facts.
