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NASA Flight Research Center cover, boldly signed by Francis R. “Dick” Scobee (1939–1986), the future Commander of the ill-fated Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-51-L. Postmarked October 21, 1975 at Edwards Air Force Base, this historic piece is cacheted with an image of the X-24B lifting body, one of NASA’s most important experimental aircraft for atmospheric re-entry and spaceplane research.
DICK SCOBEE * PSA * Challenger Disaster STS 51-L Autograph Signed Cover Richard
$350.00
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CHALLENGER DISASTER ASTRONAUT DICK SCOBEE SIGNED NASA X-24B TEST PILOT COVER
This envelope is further annotated “Capt. Scobee – Flight No. 32-45”, identifying Scobee as pilot on the program. Scobee, who would later give his life in service to space exploration, began his NASA career as a research pilot on programs such as the X-24B, before selection as an astronaut in 1978.
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA AUTHENTICATION SERVICES EXPERT EXAMINATION and encapsulated using PSA/DNA’s proprietary sonically-sealed technology – your assurance of absolute authenticity. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE – quite simply an extraordinary, museum-quality memento of one of NASA’s most courageous astronauts.
Envelope measures 3.5" x 6.5" inside a overall 4.5" x 9.5" encapsulate. Cover is in fine condition with expected postal cancellations. One yellow sticker reading "service temporarily suspended" adhered to surface of the cover.
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