Jay Apt Signed NASA 8x10 Photo BECKETT BAS Astronaut STS-37

Offered here is a signed 8x10 NASA portrait of astronaut Jay Apt, pictured in his blue NASA flight suit alongside a model of the Space Shuttle. Apt has signed and inscribed the photo in black ink, adding his mission designation “STS-37.” Authenticated by BECKETT Authentication Services (BAS) with certification number BT04972.

Subject Importance & Achievements:

• Jay Apt (b. 1949) – American astronaut, physicist, and veteran of four NASA Space Shuttle missions.

• Flew on STS-37 (Atlantis, 1991), which successfully deployed the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory.

• Logged over 846 hours in space, including two spacewalks (EVAs).

• His work advanced astronomical observation and contributed significantly to shuttle-era space exploration.

Item Details:

• Size: 8x10 inches

• Ink: Black marker

• Certification: BECKETT BAS #BT04972

• Signed and inscribed with mission reference

Collector Notes:
Jay Apt’s autograph remains popular among collectors of NASA history, particularly with inscriptions tied to specific shuttle missions. This signed portrait is a prime example, connecting directly to one of his most important flights, STS-37.

From the Steve Grad Autograph Collection.

Steve Grad has been a regular cast member on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars since 2013, is the lead authenticator at BECKETT Authentication, and formerly served as Principal Authenticator at PSA/DNA (2002–2016).