Q. How can I obtain an autographed picture of an astronaut?
A. You may write or fax your request to the following address for astronaut autographed pictures:
NASA Johnson Space Center
CB/Astronaut Office
Houston, TX 77058
Oh, thanks.
Does that sound to you like you have to supply the picture yourself or not though?
How do you know this? Have you tried yourself?
I would be happy to send them a stamped & addressed envelope, but I have no idea what size their photographs will be, so I'm not sure what size envelope I need.
That's why I was interested to hear about any experiences.
Gee, this space thing is turning me into a child.
Be aware that those "autographs" are valueless to collectors because they are not signed by a living, breathing astronaut...they're mechanical reproductions of the signatures done with a machine called an autopen.
Mike Collins briefly addresses the issue in "Carrying The Fire."
Unless you actually see it being signed, the probability is better than 99% it's an autopen signature.
Cunningly the astronauts all have @nasa.gov email addresses. Judicious use of the grey matter can show how to get the first piece of their email...
Give it a go with Piers Sellers, I hear he loves that.
What's the story with Piers Sellers?