STS-93 display with flown solar blanket
Own a flown fragment of history from STS-93, the Space Shuttle Columbia mission that launched NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory into orbit.
This display (6x9cm) contains an authentic flown solar blanket fragment, material that protected the Space Shuttle during its journey into space. The fragment is preserved within a laser-engraved wooden base and engraved acrylic cover, featuring the STS-93 mission patch, orbiter Columbia (OV-102), and full mission details.
STS-93 launched on July 23, 1999, and returned on July 28, 1999, completing 80 orbits and traveling 1.8 million miles. Commanded by Eileen Collins, the first female Shuttle commander, this mission marked a major milestone in both astronomy and human spaceflight.
Handmade by The New Space Age in Germany. Size and shape of the flown piece may vary. Although it is possible to remove the screws and disassemble the display we advise you not to do so since the flown piece might get lost. Clean only with a microfiber cloth.
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STS-93 display with flown solar blanket
STS-93 was a mission of firsts and close calls. Led by Eileen Collins, the first female Shuttle Commander, Columbia carried the massive Chandra X-Ray Observatory—the heaviest payload ever deployed by the Shuttle.
During ascent, a golden pin ruptured a cooling tube in the right engine, causing a hydrogen leak and electrical failures. Despite the anomaly and a premature engine cutoff, the crew got to their desired orbit and deployed Chandra!
Handcrafted in Germany!
