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Space-Flown U.S. Flag -- Orbited Earth on Columbia's First Ever Flight

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Autographs - Space Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 1,875.00 USD
Space-Flown U.S. Flag -- Orbited Earth on Columbia's First Ever Flight

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Auction Date:2014 Apr 29 @ 17:00 (UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
U.S. flag flown in space aboard the Columbia on NASA's very first space shuttle mission, STS-1. The little Old Glory comes mounted to a certificate signed in print by the astronauts who flew it, mission commander John Young and pilot Bob Crippen. The certificate bears mission insignia and photos of the spacecraft, as well as a printed statement that reads: ''Presented to Bobby J. Funderburk / This flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle 'Columbia' (STS-1) April 12-14, 1981. It is presented to you in recognition of the significant contribution you made to the success of the mission.'' Columbia orbited the Earth 36 times before landing in California at Edwards Air Force Base. Flag measures approximately 5'' x 3''. Mounted to an overall size of 8.5'' x 11''. Light toning. Near fine.
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