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The tragic STS-51L mission of the Challenger contained seven crew members, commanded by Dick Scobee. Before Scobee’s NASA career he was part of the U.S. Air Force and served as a combat aviator in the Vietnam War. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions have sold several Space Shuttle Challenger STS-51L signed photos. Please see details below:
Space Shuttle Challenger Crew-Signed 10″ x 8″ Photo — Signed by All Seven & Uninscribed — With Zarelli COA
Space Shuttle Challenger crew-signed photo, depicting the seven crew-members from the STS-51-L mission. Challenger was to be the twenty-fifth flight of the American Space Shuttle program, which marked the first time an ordinary civilian, schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe, had flown aboard the Space Shuttle. Signed by all next to their respective images: “El Onizuka”, “S. Christa McAuliffe”, “Greg Jarvis”, “Judy Resnick”, “Mike Smith”, “Dick Scobee” and “Ron McNair”. Signed by all in black felt-tip except Jarvis, whose signature has faded. Half-matte photograph measures 10″ x 8″, mounted on presentation mat with the mission patch. Very good condition. With Steve Zarelli Space Authentication COA. Sold for $6,300.
Space Shuttle Challenger crew signed photo, depicting the seven crew-members from the ill-fated STS-51-L mission, and from the collection of its Commander Dick Scobee. Signed by all in black marker next to their respective images, ”El Onizuka”, ”S. Christa McAuliffe”, ”Greg Jarvis”, ”Judy Resnick”, ”Mike Smith”, ”Dick Scobee” and ”Ron McNair”. Half-matte photograph measures 10” x 8”. Light wear, overall near fine condition. With an LOA from Scobee’s brother. Sold for $5,491.
Scarce 10″ x 8″ Signed Photo of the 1986 Challenger Crew — Signed by All Seven Crew Members
Scarce and poignant signed photo of the Challenger STS-51-L space shuttle crew, comprised of seven members, all of whom have signed this official NASA photo. Signed, “Mike Smith”, “Dick Scobee”, “Ron McNair”, “El Onizuka”, “S. Christa McAuliffe”, “Greg Jarvis” and “Judy Resnik”. Glossy 10″ x 8″ color photo is in near fine condition. As most astronaut photos are signed back on Earth after the successful completion of the mission, Challenger photos signed by all seven crew members are expectedly quite scarce. This is the first that we have ever offered. Sold for $3,670.
Here is some additional related memorabilia that we sold:
Robbins Medal #5F, Flown on Challenger STS-41-C — With COA Signed by Dick Scobee, Indicating Medal Was Flown for Scobee’s Brother
Robbins medal flown on Challenger flight STS-41-C, with notarized COA signed by Pilot Dick Scobee stating that the medal was flown for Scobee’s brother, Jim Scobee. After piloting this Challenger mission, Dick Scobee would command the tragic STS-51-L mission two years later in 1986. Sterling silver Robbins medal is marked with low serial number 5F on rim, one of only 46 Robbins medals flown on the mission out of 155 minted. The sterling silver and Robbins hallmarks also appear on rim. Reverse of medal features the names of the astronauts along with “Launched / April 6, 1984 / Landed / April 13, 1984 / RW17, Edwards AFB, CA.”, and the front features pictorial highlights of the mission, including an astronaut repairing the “Solar Max” satellite. Medal measures 1.5″ in diameter. A few scratches to rim on reverse, else near fine condition. Also with an LOA from Scobee’s brother. Sold for $3,900.
Complete set of signatures of the STS-51-L crew, the Challenger space shuttle mission that perished upon take-off on 28 January 1986, including the signature of back-up crew member Barbara Morgan. Sheet likely contains some of the last signatures by the astronauts, acquired the day before the mission on 27 January 1986 by Gene Foster, a Lockheed quality control inspector. Sheet is signed by commander Dick Scobee as well as by S. Christa McAuliffe who inscribes, ”To Gene & Trish – Reach for the stars!”, Ellison Onizuka, Greg Jarvis, Ron McNair, Judy Resnick, Mike Smith and Barbara R. Morgan. Interestingly, sheet is additionally signed by Bob Bressette, Lockheed director of the orbiter processing facility, who authored a memo several months after the disaster, extremely critical of the management at the facility. Sheet measures 8.5” x 14”, accompanied by a 10” x 8” NASA photo of the crew. Uniform toning and folds at ends, overall very good condition. Sold for $3,750.
Dick Scobee’s Robbins Medal #3F, Flown on Challenger STS-41-C
Robbins medal flown on Challenger flight STS-41-C, owned by Dick Scobee who served as its Pilot, and who commanded the tragic STS-51-L mission two years later. Sterling silver Robbins medal is marked with low serial number 3F on rim, one of only 46 Robbins medals flown on the mission out of 155 minted. The sterling and Robbins hallmarks also appear on rim. Reverse of medal features the names of the astronauts along with “Launched / April 6, 1984 / Landed / April 13, 1984 / RW17, Edwards AFB, CA.”, and the front features pictorial highlights of the mission, including an astronaut repairing the “Solar Max” satellite. Medal measures 1.5″ in diameter, housed in its original Robbins medal case. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Scobee’s brother. Sold for $3,500.
Challenger STS-51-L Robbins Medal, Serial #1 — Given to the Family of Commander Dick Scobee
Challenger STS-51-L Robbins medal, with serial number 1, given to the parents of Commander Dick Scobee to commemorate the tragic mission. All STS-51-L Robbins medal were struck after the mission, as the flown medals were lost in the explosion. Sterling silver Robbins medal is marked with serial number 1 on the rim, along with the sterling mark. Each side of medal shows the astronauts’ surnames, with the reverse additionally reading ”January 28, 1986”, the date of the mission. Medal measures 1.75” in diameter at its widest point, with loop at top for hanging as a pendant. Housed in its original Robbins medal case, though cracked. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Scobee’s brother. Sold for $1,875.
Challenger Astronaut Christa McAuliffe Signed 8” x 10” Photo — With Steve Zarelli COA
Christa McAuliffe signed 8” x 10” NASA photo. The Challenger astronaut and teacher signs with her full name, ”S. Christa McAuliffe” in elegant script. Glossy photo is near fine. With Steve Zarelli COA. Sold for $1,374.
Challenger First Day Cover Signed by Christa McAuliffe, Ronald McNair and Gregory Jarvis
First Day Cover signed by three crew members from the tragic STS-51-L Challenger Space Shuttle mission, which ended in disaster as the shuttle exploded shortly after takeoff. Cover features the signatures of ”Ronald E. McNair”, ”Greg Jarvis” and ”S. Christa McAuliffe”. Postmarked from Kennedy Space Center on 28 January 1986, the day of the launch. Measures 6.5”x 3.75”. Stamp on front and three stamps on verso by a ”Gunter Walter”, perhaps a previous owner, otherwise near fine. Sold for $1,000.
Christa McAuliffe Heartbreaking & Rare Typed Letter Signed — “…I’m excited about my upcoming shuttle flight…”
S. Christa McAuliffe typed letter signed, and her official NASA photo. McAuliffe perished in the Challenger space shuttle disaster in 1986. A non-astronaut, she was selected by NASA to represent the public and furthering of human knowledge as the first teacher in space. Her letter to a fan is signed “S. Christa McAuliffe”. Dated 18 September 1985 upon NASA stationery, it reads in part: “…I’m excited about my upcoming shuttle flight and appreciate your interest…” 1pp. measures 8.5″ x 11″. Near fine. 8″ x 10″ semi-matte official NASA publicity photo is in fine condition. Sold for $850.
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