Sally Ride's personally owned acceptance letter from NASA, congratulating her on being selected as one of the 35 astronauts in Group 8. ''Mailgram'' letter is dated 16 January 1978, the day of the public announcement, reading in part, ''I congratulate you on having been selected for the Astronaut Candidate Program...You are scheduled to report for duty at the Johnson Space Center on July 10, 1978. You will be appointed as a GS-12, salary $21,883 per annum...We are looking forward to seeing you again in Houston...'' Letter measures 8.5'' x 11''. Piece of tape at top, light toning and discoloration. A clearly well-loved letter by Ride, in very good condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. With an LOA from CMG Worldwide who represents the Sally Ride estate.