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Ed Gibson and Jack Lousma dual-autographed commemorative postal cover issued for Skylab Launch SL-1, postmarked May 14, 1973, at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The cover features the official Skylab mission emblem and NASA launch cachet alongside a 6¢ U.S. flag stamp. Both astronauts have signed boldly—Gibson at upper right and Lousma at lower center—creating a striking presentation connected to America’s first space station. A fine example commemorating the dawn of the Skylab program and the pioneering spirit of NASA’s early space exploration era.

Fine condition.

Ed Gibson (b. 1936): Edward G. Gibson is a former NASA astronaut, scientist, and pilot who served as science pilot on Skylab 4 (1973–74). During his 84-day mission, he performed three spacewalks and conducted extensive solar and Earth-observation experiments, contributing greatly to the understanding of long-duration spaceflight.

Jack Lousma (b. 1936): Jack R. Lousma is a former NASA astronaut, U.S. Marine Corps pilot, and Skylab 3 crew member. He spent 59 days aboard Skylab in 1973 and later commanded STS-3, the third Space Shuttle mission. Lousma’s work in both Skylab and Shuttle programs helped bridge NASA’s early and modern space eras.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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