Description: This Shuttle Columbia Space Flown Thermal Tile Fragment is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of space travel. This piece of history was part of the Columbia spacecraft that completed 28 space missions before the tragic loss of the ship in 2003. This piece was damaged on mission STS 87, 19 Nov - 5 Dec 1997. It was removed on 11 December, 1997. This tile was located on the underside of the orbiter, near the nose landing gear door. This is a large specimen with a nice side of space-exposed tetracillicige glass. This black glass has been altered by multiple atmospheric sentries from orbit. The specimen displays the thickness of tiles on the underside of the ship. This is a world-class museum quality specimen! Do not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!I will not be offering any others like it! The tile fragment has been meticulously preserved and comes with a certificate of authenticity, and five pages of detailed documentation. It is a rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of the space exploration era. The item is categorized as a collectible, specifically under historical memorabilia, astronaut & space travel, exploration missions, and space shuttles. This is NOT debris from the accident that occurred years later. Don't miss out on the chance to own a unique piece of space history. Metrics: 57 X 54 X 18mm 5.25 grams USA sales only. No export. Overseas orders will be cancelled. Buyer must be a U.S. Citizen.
Price: 399 USD
Location: Randsburg, California
End Time: 2024-11-07T14:10:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Exploration Missions: Space Shuttles
Theme: Astronauts & Space Travel
