Ten identical unissued official 11 x 14 NASA Manned Flight Awareness certificates intended for presentation to those involved in investigating the Challenger tragedy, bearing pre-printed facsimile signatures of James Fletcher and Richard Truly. The certificates are on a high quality cardstock featuring a large embossed design of the STS-51-L mission insignia. The text reads: “In appreciation of your dedication to the critical tasks you performed in support of the Presidential Commission investigating the Space Shuttle Challenger accident. Your valuable contributions assisted in identifying the actions required to return the National Space Transportation System to flight status.” In overall very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
