Legendary NASA CHALLENGER Astronaut & first Teacher in Space CHRISTA MCAULIFFE desirable AUTHENTIC AUTOGRAPH cut signature boldly signed "S. Christa McAuliffe". The signature is large measuring appx. 2"x5". 
 
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY JSA EXPERT EXAMINATION. Sale includes original JSA Letter of Authenticity. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest MCAULIFFE items available on the market.
 
STS-51-L, the 25th mission of the United States Space Shuttle program, was the disastrous final mission of the Space Shuttle CHALLENGER. The mission plan had included the teaching of several lessons from space by teacher Christa McAuliffe, as well as to observe Halley's Comet. However, a structural failure during its ascent phase 73 seconds after launch on January 28 from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 killed all seven crew members.
 
***Lower left corner of signature paper is clipped and slightly irregular as matted and shown, not affecting signature or display.***
 
UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE.
 
NOTE:  SIGNATURIST-INK displays feature archivally mounted documents which are easily removable. This acid-free museum-grade mounting tissue leaves no residue and releases safely and easily with simply the swab of a damp Q-tip.
 
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 Own a remarkable, original piece of American space history! The perfect gift for the NASA collector, astronomy devotee, autograph enthusiast, or History buff. A must have addition to the Executive Office, den, or "Man Cave".
 
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