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Space-Flown ''Thermal Tile'' Material From The Outer Lining of Space Shuttle Columbia -- Flown on Th

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Space-Flown ''Thermal Tile'' Material From The Outer Lining of Space Shuttle Columbia -- Flown on Th

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Auction Date:2013 Jul 23 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Space-flown thermal tile from the exterior of Space Shuttle Columbia's STS-1 mission. Thermal tile acrylic material is encased in a lucite block, displayed with certificates identifying it as, ''This is a segment of a thermal tile which protected the Space Shuttle Orbiter 'Columbia' (STS-1) from the heat of re-entry on its first flight April 12-14, 1981.'' Another sign dedicates the piece to astronaut Robert F. Overmyer, veteran of missions STS-5 and STS-51-B. Lucite block measures 3.75'' x 2.75'' x 1'' thick. Tiny piece of tile measures .5'' x .5''. Fine condition.