Sally K. Ride Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
SALLY K. RIDE
Born: May 26, 1951 in Los Angeles, California
Died: July 23, 2012 in La Jolla, California
Sally K. Ride was born on May 26, 1951, in Los Angeles, California and she became the first American woman to travel into space when she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-7 in June 1983.
Prior to her selection by NASA in 1978, Ride earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Stanford University in 1973, followed by a Master’s degree (1975) and a Ph.D. in Physics (1978), also from Stanford. Her doctoral research focused on astrophysics and free electron lasers.
Ride’s role on STS-7 included operating the shuttle’s robotic arm to deploy satellites, making her the first woman to use the Remote Manipulator System in space. She later flew on a second shuttle mission, STS-41-G, in 1984. She was scheduled for a third flight, but it was canceled following the Challenger disaster in 1986.
Following her retirement from NASA in 1987, Ride joined Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Arms Control and later became a professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego. She also served as director of the California Space Institute. In both the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disaster investigations, Ride was appointed to the presidential commissions, the only person to serve on both panels. In 2001, she co-founded Sally Ride Science, an educational organization focused on promoting STEM education, particularly for girls. Throughout her career, she authored several children’s science books and advocated for improved science education and space exploration.
Prior to her selection by NASA in 1978, Ride earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Stanford University in 1973, followed by a Master’s degree (1975) and a Ph.D. in Physics (1978), also from Stanford. Her doctoral research focused on astrophysics and free electron lasers.
Ride’s role on STS-7 included operating the shuttle’s robotic arm to deploy satellites, making her the first woman to use the Remote Manipulator System in space. She later flew on a second shuttle mission, STS-41-G, in 1984. She was scheduled for a third flight, but it was canceled following the Challenger disaster in 1986.
Following her retirement from NASA in 1987, Ride joined Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Arms Control and later became a professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego. She also served as director of the California Space Institute. In both the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disaster investigations, Ride was appointed to the presidential commissions, the only person to serve on both panels. In 2001, she co-founded Sally Ride Science, an educational organization focused on promoting STEM education, particularly for girls. Throughout her career, she authored several children’s science books and advocated for improved science education and space exploration.
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SALLY K. RIDE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 48765Index card signed in black ink by Sally Ride, with the signature "Sally K Ride" on the verso. Ride was the first American woman in space, participating in missions aboard the Challenger Space Shuttle in 1983 and 1984.Price: $160.00
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SALLY K. RIDE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 33212Photograph of Sally Ride in her NASA uniform, inscribed and signed: "To Susan,/Sally K. Ride". The official NASA image showcases the space shuttle in the background, highlighting Ride as the first American woman in space.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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SALLY K. RIDE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 153790Photograph of Sally Ride in her NASA uniform, signed as "Sally K. Ride". It is an official NASA image depicting the space shuttle in the background and includes her imprinted name at the lower margin.
Price: $300.00
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SALLY K. RIDE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 50576Publicity photograph of Sally Ride with her crew from Challenger STS-7, signed "Sally K Ride". Ride was the first American woman in space, participating in two missions aboard Challenger.
Price: $300.00
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SALLY K. RIDE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 47755Photograph signed by four crew members of Challenger 41-G, including "Sally K. Ride," "Bob Crippen," "Jon McBride," and "Dave Leestma." The NASA publicity photo captures the mission that occurred from October 5-13, 1984.
Sale Price $325.00
$440.00
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SALLY K. RIDE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 51133Official NASA photograph signed by six crew members of the Challenger 41-G mission: "Bob Crippen", "Marc Garneau", "Jon McBride", "Sally K. Ride", "Kathryn D. Sullivan", and "Dave Leestma".
Price: $500.00
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SALLY K. RIDE - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED - HFSID 86804Philatelic envelope signed by "Sally K. Ride", commemorating the 15th anniversary of Valentina Tereshkova's flight. It includes Russian and East German stamps and is postmarked Kennedy Space Center on June 16, 1988, celebrating women's achievements in space.
Price: $360.00
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SALLY K. RIDE - ENVELOPE SIGNED - HFSID 206352Philatelic envelope signed by "Sally K. Ride", featuring a Pitney Bowes template for the "America Benefits" space shuttle cancellation. Sally K. Ride was the first American woman in space, participating in missions aboard the Challenger Space Shuttle.
Price: $200.00
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SALLY K. RIDE - PRESS RELEASE SIGNED - HFSID 51484Press release signed by Sally K Ride discusses four science experiments selected for the shuttle facility. Dated February 13, 1978, it highlights Sally Ride's achievements as the first American woman in space and her contributions to NASA.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
