Cyril Ponnamperuma NASA Scientist 10x8 Hand Signed 1977 Photo

CHAU2105  This is a large 10" x 8" hand signed photo for Cyril Ponnamperuma famous Sri Lankan scientist most noted for his work for NASA (see below).  He has personally autographed the souvenir where his signature rests perfectly accompanying his portrait and bar a small left corner place this is truly outstanding condition and undedicated signing too - He has dated his autograph 24th April 1977 and this would seem the date of the photo too.

In 1962, he was honoured with a National Academy of Sciences resident associateship with NASA at Ames Research Center. In 1963 he joined NASA's Exobiology Division and take over the helm of the Chemical Evolution Division. He was selected as the principal investigator for analysis of lunar soil brought to Earth by Project Apollo. Thereafter, he was closely involved with NASA in the Viking and Voyager programmes and was offered membership in both the Space Science Advisory Council and Life Sciences Advisory Council of NASA. According to Arthur C. Clarke, "No other scientist of Sri Lankan origin was internationally known and respected as he was". He produced over 400 scientific publications and held a number of prestigious academic posts during his rather short lifespan.