BUZZ ALDRIN APOLLO 11 TRANQUILITY FRAMED AUTOGRAPH - ZARELLI SPACE COA
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Buzz Aldrin Signed Cut Autograph
Apollo 11 Moonwalker · Tranquility Base NASA Photo Display · Zarelli LOA #Z007335
What You Are Getting
A professionally framed display featuring an authentic hand-signed Buzz Aldrin cut autograph paired with the iconic NASA Tranquility Base photograph (catalog #69-HC-682) — the image showing Aldrin standing beside the United States flag at the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969. The autograph is signed in bold blue felt-tip pen and is fully authenticated by Zarelli Space Authentication, the leading specialist authority for space-related autographs.
This is a museum-quality display: red wood frame, double-matted in red and white, glass-protected, with the Zarelli tamper-evident hologram visible on the frame face. The full Zarelli Letter of Authenticity (LOA #Z007335, dated August 31, 2024) is included and ships with the piece.
Item Details
| Astronaut | Buzz Aldrin (Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.) |
| Mission | Apollo 11 — Lunar Module Pilot, second human on the Moon |
| Signature Type | Hand-signed cut autograph, blue felt-tip pen |
| Signature Source | Cut from the title page of "Encounter with Tiber" (Aldrin & John Barnes, 1996) |
| NASA Photograph | 69-HC-682 — "Tranquility Base: the Lunar Module, the United States flag, and Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr." |
| Authentication | Zarelli Space Authentication LOA #Z007335, dated August 31, 2024 — full letter included |
| Tamper Seal | Zarelli hologram with QR verification code, visible on frame face |
| Framing | Red wood frame, double-matted (red/white), glass-protected, ready to hang |
| Verification | Verifiable at SpaceLOA.com using LOA #Z007335 |
| Condition | Excellent — signature bold and unfaded; frame, mat, and glass pristine |
About Buzz Aldrin
Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin (born January 20, 1930) is one of only four living human beings to have walked on the surface of the Moon. As Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 11, Aldrin piloted the Lunar Module "Eagle" alongside Commander Neil Armstrong to a soft landing at the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969. He stepped onto the lunar surface approximately 19 minutes after Armstrong, becoming the second human in history to do so. Together, Armstrong and Aldrin spent 2 hours and 31 minutes outside the LM, collecting 47.5 pounds of lunar material before returning safely to lunar orbit.
Prior to Apollo 11, Aldrin flew on Gemini 12 (1966), where he performed a record-setting 5-hour, 30-minute extravehicular activity that proved spacewalking could be safely conducted on extended missions. A graduate of West Point and holder of a Sc.D. from MIT in astronautics (his thesis was titled "Line-of-Sight Guidance Techniques for Manned Orbital Rendezvous" — orbital rendezvous techniques that would later prove critical to lunar mission planning), Aldrin's technical contributions to spaceflight extend far beyond his time on the Moon.
Aldrin remains an active public advocate for space exploration and the human mission to Mars. At 96 years old, his signing appearances are increasingly rare, making any properly authenticated Aldrin autograph a finite asset.
About the Photograph
NASA catalog number 69-HC-682 is one of the most recognizable photographs in human history. Captured by Neil Armstrong on July 20, 1969 at the Sea of Tranquility, the image shows Aldrin in his EVA suit standing in salute next to the United States flag, with the deployed Lunar Module visible at the edge of the frame. The mission caption reads in full: "Tranquility Base — the Lunar Module, the United States flag, and Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr."
The HC ("Houston Center") press kit prefix indicates this image was distributed by NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center (now Johnson Space Center) for press and educational use following the Apollo 11 mission. The image has been reproduced countless times since 1969 and remains a defining visual record of humanity's first crewed lunar landing.
Zarelli Space Authentication
Steve Zarelli is widely regarded as the leading third-party authenticator for space-related autographs. Zarelli LOAs are accepted by Heritage Auctions, RR Auction, and the major space collecting houses. The authentication process involves comparison against verified exemplars under high magnification, evaluation for autopen and secretarial patterns, and examination for hand-signed characteristics including pen pressure variation, stroke flow, and natural slant inconsistencies that machine-produced signatures cannot replicate.
The accompanying LOA explicitly states: "In my opinion, the signature on this item is authentic." The letter is signed by Steve Zarelli, bears the official Zarelli Space Authentication embossed seal, and matches the tamper-evident hologram affixed to the framed display. Buyers can verify LOA #Z007335 directly at SpaceLOA.com.
Why This Piece Matters
- Only four moonwalkers remain alive — Aldrin, David Scott, Charles Duke, and Harrison Schmitt. As of 2026, Aldrin is 96.
- Zarelli is the gold standard for space autographs — preferred over JSA, PSA/DNA, or Beckett for space-specific items.
- The pairing matters — the cut signature mounted with the iconic Tranquility Base flag photo creates an unmistakable display piece that needs no further explanation to any visitor.
- Uninscribed and clean — the signature is the full "Buzz Aldrin" autograph without personalization, the configuration most preferred by collectors.
- Ready to display — professionally framed, double-matted, glass-protected. No additional framing investment required.
What Is Included
- Framed display featuring Buzz Aldrin authentic cut signature and NASA 69-HC-682 Tranquility Base photograph
- Full Zarelli Space Authentication Letter of Authenticity (LOA #Z007335)
- Zarelli tamper-evident hologram affixed to frame (with QR verification)
- Gauntlet Gallery COA card with provenance notes
- Professional double-boxed packing for safe transit
Shipping & Handling
Ships from San Francisco, CA via UPS Ground with signature confirmation and full insurance. The frame ships double-boxed with corner protection and glass-stabilizing tape to protect against transit damage. Glass items are professionally packed using gallery-grade methods refined over 13+ years of shipping framed pieces.
Expedited and white-glove shipping available on request. International buyers welcome — please message before purchase for a customs-cleared quote.
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Authenticity Guarantee
Backed by Zarelli Space Authentication's third-party Letter of Authenticity and Gauntlet Gallery's standard authenticity guarantee. Independent verification of LOA #Z007335 is available at SpaceLOA.com. Gauntlet Gallery has specialized in authenticated street art and signed collectibles since 2012.
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Shipping & Handling
Shipping & Handling
Ships fully insured with signature required. Fine-art packaging with corner protection, UV-resistant materials, and climate-appropriate cushioning. Domestic: 5–7 business days. International: 10–14 business days. White-glove delivery available for large-format pieces — contact us at hi@gauntlet.gallery for a quote.
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Buzz Aldrin Signed Cut Autograph Apollo 11 Moonwalker · Tranquility Base NASA Photo Display · Zarelli LOA #Z007335 What You Are Getting A professionally framed display featuring an authentic hand-signed Buzz Aldrin cut autograph paired with the iconic NASA Tranquility Base photograph (catalog #69-HC-682) — the image showing Aldrin standing beside the United States flag at the Sea...
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