Sally Ride Signed Cut Signature (PSA) NASA Space Shuttle Challenger STS-7 mission

**Hand-Signed Cut Signature by Sally Ride – First American Woman in Space – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA**

Offered for auction is an extraordinary **hand-signed cut signature** by **Dr. Sally Ride**, the trailblazing **first American woman in space**. Boldly executed in **permanent marker**, this rare signature is **authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, securely preserved in their tamper-evident holder—ideal for archival display and investment.

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### **Biography of Sally Ride**

Dr. Sally Kristen Ride (1951–2012) was a pioneering physicist, astronaut, and educator whose name is forever etched in the annals of space exploration. On **June 18, 1983**, she made history aboard the **Space Shuttle Challenger STS-7 mission**, becoming the **first American woman—and at the time, the youngest American—to travel into space**.

Ride earned her bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees in physics from **Stanford University**, where she was also a nationally ranked tennis player. Selected as a NASA astronaut in 1978, she flew two missions and later served on both the **Challenger and Columbia accident investigation boards**.

Following her NASA career, Dr. Ride dedicated her life to education, particularly in advancing STEM opportunities for young women. She co-founded **Sally Ride Science** in 2001 to inspire the next generation of explorers and thinkers. Her legacy continues to influence aerospace, academia, and gender equity in science.

In 2013, a year after her passing, President Barack Obama posthumously awarded her the **Presidential Medal of Freedom**, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

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### **Item Details:**

- **Signer**: Sally Ride

- **Historical Significance**: First American Woman in Space

- **Signature**: Hand-signed in **permanent marker**

- **Authentication**: **Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

- **Encapsulation**: Sealed in a PSA/DNA tamper-evident holder

- **Condition**: Excellent; signature remains bold and clear

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### **Summary:**

This **authenticated Sally Ride signature** is a rare and meaningful acquisition, representing not just a monumental achievement in space exploration, but also a cultural milestone for gender equality and scientific advancement. A distinguished addition to any collection of historic autographs, NASA memorabilia, or women’s history archives.

A portion of the sale of this auction will be donated to the General James. H Doolittle Scholarship Fund. The General James H. Doolittle Scholarship Fund was founded to assist college students by awarding one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. Students are selected based on their scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. More information can be found at the Doolittle Scholarship Funds’ website.

The autograph(s) has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

This item is being shipped from the Pristine Auction warehouse.