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CHALLENGER DISASTER * STS-51-L Signed LAUNCH DATED Christa McAuliffe Autograph
$2,750.00
Guaranteed Authentic
STS-51-L CHALLENGER HERO CREW LAUNCH DATED COVERS SIGNED x 7
The COMPLETE CREW of CHALLENGER, STS-51-L scarce and desirable 3 LAUNCH-DATED January 28, 1986 postal covers signed by all 7 astronauts including CHRISTA McAULIFFE, JUDY RESNIK, MIKE SMITH, DICK SCOBEE, ELLISON ONIZUKA, GREG JARVIS, and RON McNAIR.
Beatiful, bold signatures from the entire crew. About as perfect a set as you will likely ever find.
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, 1986 from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 killed all seven crew members.
NOTE: The STS-25 / 51-L stamped postal cover (signed by Scobee, Smith, Resnik, Onizuka and McNair) was signed contemporaneously with the launch, however the disaster designation stamp at lower left was clearly added at a later date.
A U.S. Air Force Captain and engineer by trade, GREG JARVIS, Payload Specialist for CHALLENGER is exceedingly scarce in any format.
The CHALLENGER crew autographs have been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION and encapsulated using PSA/DNA's proprietary sonically-sealed technology. PSA/DNA is considered the industry standard in authentication. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE. An investment-quality acquisition for any collection.
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Condition is exactly as shown, with all postal covers encapsulated within 10" x 13" slab. Covers previously archivally mounted to cover weight stock backer for ease of display.
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Own a one of a kind, original piece of U.S. Space history! The perfect acquisition for a museum, aspiring astronaut, or space collector. An exceptional investment opportunity, and a rare and remarkable find. A must-have addition for any truly exceptional autograph collection.
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