June 2025 Sally Ride Auction Ends Thursday, June 26th, 5pm Pacific
Large collection of NASA items personally owned by Sally Ride, including her Velcro name tag that is possibly space flown. Lot inclues:
1) Black Velcro name tag reading ''SALLY'', possibly space flown as it exactly matches the name tags worn in space by the Space Shuttle astronauts, which differ from unflown tags by only listing their first name. Velcro tag measures 4'' x 2''. Minor creasing, overall very good condition.
2) U.S. flag patch likely worn by Ride on her NASA training coveralls. Embroidered patch measures 4.875'' x 3''. Very good plus condition.
3-8) Six NASA patches for STS-7 Space Shuttle Challenger, Ride's first mission into space. Each embroidered patch measures 4'' in diameter. Near fine condition.
9-10) Two NASA patches for STS-41-G Space Shuttle Challenger, Ride's second and final mission. Both patches are embroidered and measure 4'' in diameter; one lists only five of the U.S. astronauts, the other lists all seven astronauts which includes the two astroanauts -- Garneau and Scully-Power -- from Canada and Australia, respectively. Near fine condition.
11) NASA patch measuring 2.75'' in diameter. Staple at top, else near fine.
12-16) Five STS-7 enamel pendants, each measuring 1'' in diameter. Soiling to one, others are in very good to near fine condition.
17) Enamel pendant for STS-41-G, measuring 1'' in diameter. Very good condition.
18-56) Thirty-nine STS-7 stickers, each measuring 3.625''. Near fine condition.
57-60) Four STS-41-G stickers, each measuring 3.625'' in diameter. Two of the stickers show just the U.S. astronauts' names and two show the names of all seven astronauts. Near fine.
61) Sticker for STS-51-L Space Shuttle Challenger, the mission that ended in disaster on 28 January 1986. Measures 4.5'' in diameter at widest point. Near fine.
62) Sticker for STS-5 Space Shuttle Columbia. Measures 3.625'' in diameter. Near fine.
63) Steel key ring with ''R/V Sally Ride / 08-09-2014'' engraved, noting the date of the christening for the U.S. Navy research vessel named for Ride. Key ring is made from steel cut from the work deck of the ship. Housed in a blue pouch with tag attached. Near fine condition. This is the only item in the collection not personally owned by Ride, as the ship was christened after her passing.
With an LOA from CMG Worldwide who represents the Sally Ride estate.
Large Collection of Sally Ride's Personally Owned NASA Patches, Pendants, Stickers & More -- Includes Ride's Possibly Space-Flown NASA Name Tag
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