Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.5 cm.
Description:
Jim Irwin signed litho with the preprinted inscription "His love from the Moon".
Jim Irwin, born on March 17, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was chosen as Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 15 and on July 26, 1971, he became the eighth person to walk on the Moon. Irwin spent a total of 18.5 hours on the lunar surface, conducting scientific experiments and collecting samples.
During his time on the Moon, Jim Irwin had a transformative experience that profoundly impacted his life. He described feeling a strong spiritual connection and a sense of awe while exploring the lunar landscape. This experience led him to devote his post-NASA career to exploring the relationship between faith and science.
After leaving NASA in 1972, Jim Irwin founded the High Flight Foundation, a Christian ministry aimed at integrating faith and space exploration. He traveled extensively, sharing his experiences as an astronaut and delivering inspirational speeches about his faith. He sought to bridge the gap between science and spirituality, encouraging others to explore the wonders of the universe while deepening their understanding of God.
In my collection I have a signed business card from the High Flight Foundation (see here).
On August 8, 1991, he passed away at the age of 61 due to a heart attack while climbing Mount Aetna in Washington state.
On August 8, 1991, he passed away at the age of 61 due to a heart attack while climbing Mount Aetna in Washington state.
