This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/3/2013
''Sally K. Ride'' signed photo. The astronaut inscribes the image over the model rocket past her left shoulder in black felt tip: ''To Jeff, / Best Wishes! / Sally K. Ride''. Ride, who passed away in July 2012, set her record as the first American woman to orbit Earth as a crew member on the STS-7 mission aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, launched 18 June 1983. Semi-matte photo measures 8'' x 10''. Light discoloration from album adhesive to verso, else fine.