1978 NASA Shuttle Program

NASA Shuttle Program, July 1978, Initial Astronaut Candidates, Thiokol Corp, commemorative envelope autographed by 32.

A beautiful commemorative cover representing Thiokol rocket motors and space systems in a beautifully illustrated cachet that lists on verso the various motors, rocket boosters, and propulsion systems developed by Thiokol. Many signers have added their rank and armed services inscription. 

The signers of the cover include Sally Ride, Ellison Onizuka (Challenger), Dick Scobee (Challenger), Jeffrey Hoffman, Brewster Shaw, John Fabian, Robert Stewart, Dan Brandenstein, Jim Buchli, George Nelson, Norman Thagard, Guion Bluford, Donald E. Williams, John O. Creighton, Loren Shriver, Dave Griggs, Dave Walker, Terry Hart, Steven Hawley, Steve Nagel, Anna Lee Fisher, Dale Gardner, Dick Covey, Frederick Gregory, Robert Gibson, James Van Hoften, Jon A. McBride, Frederick H. (Rick) Hauck, Kathryn Sullivan, Rhea Seddon, Shannon Lucid (signed on verso).

Slight toning to edges but otherwise in fine condition.