Expedition 46 Commander

providing undeniable proof of its authenticity and historic significance

Mercury Atlas - Friendship 7 was the first manned Mercury mission that reached orbit piloted by John Glenn

Alexander Gerst was flying his first mission and later became Germany’s first ISS commander

NASA JSC Zero-G patch – ex Hans Schlegel Mercury Expedition 46 CommanderOffered from the personal collection of German Space Shuttle astronaut Hans Schlegel, veteran of STS 55 and STS 122 and backup crew member for Mir 97. NASA JSC Zero G silk patch ca. 4'' . Hand signed by Schlegel on the backside. The patch is accompanied by our Certificate of Authenticity confirming that it originates from Hans Schlegels personal collection. A rare and highly collectible piece of spaceflight history with exceptional astronaut