CHRISTA McAULIFFE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/18/1985 - HFSID 311271
Sale Price $2,337.50
Reg. $2,750.00
CHRISTA McAULIFFE
Twenty weeks before her ill-fated challenger flight, the New
Hampshire school teacher writes, "I'm excited about my upcoming shuttle flight."
A rare and emotional piece of American space flight history.
Typed Letter Signed "S. Christa McAuliffe," one page, 8.5 x 11, NASA
letterhead, September 18, 1985. A response to a note from an admirer. In full:
"Thank you for your note. I do not have my official photograph yet, but I
have placed your name on a list and you should receive one this fall. I'm
excited about my upcoming shuttle flight and appreciate your interest."
Sharon Christa McAuliffe (1948-1986) taught junior high school in Maryland
(1970-1978) and Concord, New Hampshire (1978-1979) and high school in Concord
(1980-1985) before being selected as the primary candidate for the NASA Teacher
in Space Project on July 19, 1985. She was a payload specialist on
Challenger STS-51L which was launched from the Kennedy Space Center,
Florida, at 11:38 AM on January 28, 1986. McAuliffe and her six
colleagues were killed when Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch.
Light toning in lower right corner. Otherwise, fine
condition.
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