UNITED STATES: Space Shuttle Programs
Space Shuttle:
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Space Shuttle: By Flight
K12921 [Space Collection] [US: Misc.: STS-1: Flown]
Flown NASA 25th Anniversary Commemorative bronze color medallion (1.5" diameter). The obverse reads "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Twenty-fifth Anniversary 1958-1983" and the reverse reads "NASA This Medallion includes metal that was FLOWN in space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia November 11-16, 1982." Includes Lucite case.
K13056 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: STS-6: Flown]
FLOWN United States Flag and Patch from STS 6. An approximately 4x6 inch silk flag and a 5-inch triangular TDRS patch mounted onto a 8.5x11 inch certificate that reads in part: "This Flag and Patch were flown aboard the maiden flight of the Space Shuttle 'Challenger' (STS-6), April 4-9, 1983, which deployed the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-1." (ECR) NASA/HQ, 1983
K12686 [Space Collection: Artifact] [US: Misc.]
A small vial of flown polystyrene spheres in solution that were made aboard the Challenger during STS-6. Accompanied by a National Bureau of Standards Certificate.
K13151 [Space Collection] [US: STS-8: Shuttle: Flown]
Flown STS-8 Flight Cover bearing a multicolor mission cachet, a Kennedy Space Center pictorial cancel dated August 14th, 1983, and expressing the space-flown status (even before the flight!) "SPACE MAIL ORBITED VIS STS-8", plus lift-off cancel "Launched Aug. 30, 1983 aboard Challenger" and landing cancel "Returned to Earth-Edwards AFB - Sep. 5, 1983", plus a Flown Shuttle Ferry Aircraft Cover bearing a two-color rubber stamp and flight cachet (No. 365 from 1,200 totally flown), an Edwards machine cancel dated January 14th 1977, when that Space Shuttle forerunner event took place, after all modifications were completed at the Boeing Seattle facility to have a carrier aircraft for the Shuttle. That aircraft served for the important ALT/Approach and Landing Test program and is still in operation as ferry aircraft for all Shuttle missions not ending at the Kennedy Space Center. Fine complementary pair of two flown Space Shuttle mission and Space Shuttle forerunner covers.
K12688 [Space Collection: Document] [US: Space Shuttle 8: Literature]
1983, STS-8 Press Kits and Literature. Collection of STS-8 Press Kits NASA 83-119, Mission Operations NASA JSC-18308, NASA JSC-18954 and Brochure (x2), Flight Data File Payload Systems Data and Malfunction Procedures STS-8, STS Operational Flight Rules Annex, NASA Facts on the STS-8 flight (x2).
K12689 [Space Collection: Cover] [US: Space Shuttle 8]
STS-8 Launch and Landing Cover. STS-8 flight cover with a color mission emblem cachet. The cover is ensconced in a three-page brochure featuring images of the spacecraft.
K13152 [Space Collection] [US: STS-41B: Autograph]
Vance Brand, Robert Gibson, Bruce McCandless, Robert Stewart and Ronald McNair Autographs on STS-41B landing cover with KSC pictorial Shuttle machine cancel dated February 11th, 1984, the very first Shuttle landing back at the Kennedy Space Center. Brand, Gibson, McCandless, Stewart and McNair all signed in black Sharpie.
K13156 [Space Collection] [US: STS: Shuttle: Flown]
Two Science Kits Containing Flown Tomato Seeds. Each package contains three separate packets of seeds. One set was flown in space aboard the Shuttle Atlantis, one set is the control group, and one set was sent to the Underwater Habitat. Each package also comes with an information and growth chart. Flown in Space.
K12573 [Space Collection: Memorabilia] [US: Shuttle: Flight Flown]
Shuttle Program 'The Seeds II Packets Three separate packets of seeds complete one set of Seeds in Space.
K13153 [Space Collection] [US: STS: Shuttle: Flown]
Tomato Seed. An original sealed package containing a space exposed tomato seed (Rutgers California Supreme). The package is stamped on the reverse "These seed were flown in space aboard the LDEF which was launched April 6, 1984, on Space Shuttle Challenger and returned to Earth January 20, 1980, on Space Shuttle Columbia." Flown in Space.
K12692 [Space Collection: Book] [US: Space Shuttle 30: Literature]
1989, “NASA STS-30 Press Kit, STS-30 Flight Plan, Rockwell International press Information, Mission Timeline” (32pp., soft cover, (x2) stapled). NASA STS-30 Press Kit 89-46, (116pp., soft cover, (x2) five hole punched). NASA STS-30 Flight Plan JSC-23007-30, (7pp., soft cover, (x3) stapled. Rockwell International STS-30 Press Information PUB 3546-V1 REV 4-89, (41pp., soft cover, (x2) stapled), STS-30 Mission Timeline. These volumes provide a comprehensive look at the STS 30 mission.
K12693 [Space Collection: Document] [US: Space Shuttle 31: Literature]
1989/1990, Lot of 11 NASA STS-31 and Rockwell International Press Kits and Mission Chart. Consists of NASA STS-31 Press Kit, EVA Checklist, Flight Plan, Rockwell International STS-31 Press Information (x2). Celebrating 100+ Reusable SSME Media Kits (x2), STS-31 Mission Timeline (x2), STS-31 Mission Chart and JIPC STS-31 Membership Directory (x2).
K12694 [Space Collection: Document] [US: Space Shuttle 32: Literature]
1989, “NASA STS-32 Press Kit, Pay load Handbook, Mission Chart, Information Card, Rockwell International Press Information and Mission Timeline,” NASA STS-32 Press Kit (32pp., soft cover, three hole punched); STS-32-R Payload Handbook, STS-32 Mission Chart, STS-32 Columbia OV-102 Information Card (18pp., soft cover, stapled); 2 STS-32 Press Information; and STS-32 Mission Timeline.
K12695 [Space Collection: Document] [US: Space Shuttle 35: Literature]
1990, 7 “NASA STS-35 Press Kits and Rockwell international STS-35 Countdown Highlights OV102 and Mission Chart.” Includes December r1990, (x2), NASA revised Space shuttle Mission STS-35 Press Kits, (May 1990), NASA Space Shuttle Mission STS-35 Press Kit, March 2, 1990, NASA JSC-17325-35 EVA Checklist STS-35 Flight Supplement. Rockwell International STS-35 Shuttle and Astro Countdown Highlights OV102, May 1990, Rockwell International STS-35 press Kits, (x2), STS-35 Mission Chart, STS-35 Information card.
K12696 [Space Collection: Document] [US: Space Shuttle 39: Literature]
1991, “NASA STS-39 Press Kits and Rockwell International STS-35 Mission Statistics and Timeline and Mission Chart”. 2 NASA space shuttle mission STS-39 press kits (63pp., soft cover, stapled) and STS-39 Mission statistics, countdown timeline and mission timeline, STS Mission Chart by Rockwell International.
K12697 [Space Collection: Document] [US: Space Shuttle 41: Literature]
1990, “NASA STS-41 Press Kits and Rockwell International Mission Timeline and Mission Chart”. 2 NASA STS-41 press information kits, NASA Space Shuttle Mission STS-41 Press Kit, 2 STS-41 Mission statistics, countdown timeline, mission timeline by Rockwell International, STS-41 Shuttle and IUS/Ulysses countdown highlights OV103 and STS 41 Ground track Mission Chart.
K12700 [Space Collection: Document] [US: Space Shuttle 49: Autograph]
1992, “NASA STS-49 Press Kit Maiden Voyage of Endeavor”. A brochure for the media that provides a general overview of the STS 49 activities, trajectory, experiments, and crew. Includes a STS-49 Flight Information card.
K13125 [Space Collection] [US: STS-68: Shuttle: Flown]
Apollo 11 Flown Stamp Cover. This 25th anniversary Express Mail $9.95 stamp, flown on STS-68 with Space Shuttle Endeavor, on an official NASA/US Postal Service cover. The cover has another 25th anniversary commemorative stamp (.29c). Which is postmarked with the special Endeavor Shuttle launch cancel dated September 30th, 1994, from the Kennedy Space Center. The FLOWN STAMP is being integrated on the left front of the spectacular envelope, and has inside the cover a Certificate of Authenticity from the Postal Service and from NASA documenting the space-flown status of the Apollo 11 Express Mail stamp. (No. 37,081). Both stamps were designed by the legendary father-son artists Paul and Chris Calle. Flown in Space.
K13154 [Space Collection] [US: STS-71: Shuttle: Flown]
Flown Russian Flag with Gibson, Precourt, Baker, Harbaugh, Solovyov, Dunbar and Budarin Autographs. "A FLOWN nylon Russian flag (9 x 6"") bearing autographs from the entire ascent crew of STS 71. Autographs executed in green and blue ink. The flag bears the STS 71 aboard Mir cancel. International Public Charitable Foundation for Support of Russian Cosmonauts COA included.
K13155 [Space Collection] [US: STS-84: Shuttle: Flown]
Flown Russian Flag with Precourt, Collins, Clervoy, Noriega, Lu, Kondakova and Foale Autographs. A FLOWN silk Russian flag (9 x 6") bearing autographs from the ascent crew of STS 84. Autographs executed in black, blue and green ink. The flag bears the STS-84 aboard Mir cancel. International Public Charitable Foundation for Support of Russian Cosmonauts COA included.
K12701 [Space Collection: Book] [US: Space Shuttle 90: Literature]
2003, “The Neurolab Spacelab Mission Research in Space, NASA SP-2003-535”
(333pp., hard cover). This volume covers the results from the STS-90 Neurolab Spacelab Mission.
K09747.02 [Space Collection: Autograph] [US: Shuttle Flights: Autograph]
Astronaut John Glenn. Early Glenn autograph and photos of his latest mission.
Astronaut John Glenn. Early Glenn autograph and photos of his latest mission.
[Refer to Index, under Shuttle: By Flight]
K12577 [Space Collection: Toy] [US: Space Shuttle 114: Misc.]
STS-114 "Return to Flight" Teddy Bear in a silver space suit. The tag on this March of Dimes beanbag bear reads "Hi! My name is Columbus. I was born a healthy baby for March of Dimes". His space suit is embroidered with a NASA meatball patch, the STS 114 Shuttle Patch, and on the back reads "return to flight". His little ears peek through his helmet.
Space Shuttle Program: Flown
K12685 [Space Collection: Memorabilia] [US: Shuttle: Flown]
Flown Thermal Blanket (.25 x .25”) mounted on presentation certificate and accompanied by a Reznikoff certificate of authentic that reads, in part: “The limited edition 5/300 Remnant of Flown Thermal Blanket from Space Shuttle Columbia accompanying this document is supported by credible provenance, a copy of which is provided”.
K12667 [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
Shuttle Spacelab Flown Flight Hardware International
consists of flight hardware including connector Bracket panel, PN 1060173-1, SN 002, parts tags in English & Japanese, (18 x 5.5""), Oxygen Analyzer, PN M07070, SN 333020, (8 x 4 x 3"") made in Helsinki Finland, Teamaker made in England, PN 68820, SN 16-AN-242, (11.5 x 6.5 x 10.5"") all with NASA flight documentation.
K12668 [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
Flown Shuttle Hardware with NASA Documentation Screws (x7) PN ENN 3750507B, (1"), Washers (x30) PN NAS 620C10L, (3/8"), Machine screws with safety wire holes (x2) NAS1351C7H14, (1.5"), Packing seals (x2), PN 5753375-103, (2" diameter), Packings (x2) PN 68-1021, (.5" diameter), Gasket PN V070-703995-005, SN 6Z760S33450, (5" long), Bushings, (x2) PN 83-410000.01.0, (1.75" diameter), V Seal Pn 90189-7, (1.25" diameter), "O" ring PN 2-012V747-75, (1" diameter), Attach Clip, PN 1-66141K8424-102, (2.75")
K12669 [US: Shuttle: Flown]
Flown Shuttle/Mir food Green Beans and Broccoli. This item bears serial #: “5285”. Flown in Space.
Space Shuttle Program: Autographs
K13057 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: Autograph]
A Westchester, N. Y. Cover Club cover noting the selection of the first United States women astronauts. (ECR) White Plains, NY, Nov 1980 (U, H) All 6 of the first U.S. woman astronauts selected in 1978 have signed the cover: Ann Lee Fisher, Shannon Lucid, Judy Resnik, Sally K. Ride, Rhea Seddon, and Kathryn D. Sullivan. Mary Cleave and Bonnie Dunbar, two women from the 1980 astronaut selection, have also signed the cover.
K13183 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: STS: Autograph]
Guion S. Buford
American astronaut on the Space Shuttle and the first black man in space. S.P. 10" x 8" color, an official NASA photo showing the space shuttle as it lands: “G. S. Buford NASA Astronaut”.
K12699 [Space Collection: Signed Book] [US: Space Shuttle: Autograph]
Mae Jemison Autograph on the inside page of her 2001 book “Find Where the Wind Goes” (1st edition, 198pp., hard cov er). Jamison has signed in silver Sharpie.
K12698 [Space Collection: Signed Book] [US: Space Shuttle: Autograph]
Mike Mullane Autograph on the inside page of 1997, “Do Your Ears Pop in Space and 500 Other Surprising Questions About Space Travel” (240pp., soft cover, bound)
K12687 [Space Collection: Photograph signed] [US: Space Shuttle: Autograph]
Sally Ride autograph on a color NASA photograph JSCL-187 (8 x10”). Inscribed “To John, Sally Ride” Also included is 1987, “Leadership and America’s Role in Space” by Sally Ride. (63pp., soft cover). A report and recommendations to the NASA administrator regarding America’s global role in space exploration.
Space Shuttle Program: Literature
K12670 [US: Shuttle: Literature]
1973, "Space Shuttle System Summary, Rockwell SSV73-4,NASP-14000, Space Shuttle Orbiter Program, Space Shuttle Transportation System (61pp., stapled). "Space Shuttle System Summary (95pp., soft cover, "Space Shuttle Orbiter Program Subcontractor Briefing." and (615pp., three hole punched, binder). "Space Shuttle Transportation System Press Information.
K12671 [Space Collection: Book] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
1981/1995, 54 NASA Information Summaries covering a range of topics, such as the Shuttle era, launches, materials processing in space, launch vehicles, space food, and launch facilities.
K12672 [Space Collection: Book] [US: Shuttle: Literature: NASA]
1982, “Space Transportation System User Handbook” by NASA (approx. 150pp., soft cover three hold punched). “This handbook is the beginning of a concentrated effort by NASA to explain and provide routine (STS) space operations.”
K12673 [Space Collection: Book] [US: Shuttle: Literature: NASA]
1987, “Spacelab an International Success Story, NASA SP-487” by Douglas R. Lord.
(554pp., hard cover) A chronological history of the Spacelab.
K12677 [Space Collection: Pamphlet] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
NASA publication on “KC-135 Barf Bag, Scop-Dex Capsule for Motion Sickness”
NASA pamphlet “Aircraft Flight: A Tool for low-gravity research, KC-135 Barf Bag, Scop-Dex Capsule for motion sickness.”
K12678 [Space Collection: Document] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
29 Space Information Brochures, Bookmarks, and Booklets.
K12679 [Space Collection: Magazine] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
3 issues of 1973, “The Saturday Evening Post – 1976, Year of the Space Shuttle”
(16pp., stapled) Three identical issues of the Saturday Evening Post, featuring an extensive overview on the upcoming fleet of Space Shuttles, including their equipment, missions and operation.
K12691 [Space Collection: Document] [US: Shuttle: Literature]
STS Press Kits, Reports and Brochures. 9 items, include Crew Activity Plan Cycle 1B, 2R, 2R1, 3R, Rockwell “Journey Continues” Press Kit, Harris Corporation Press Information, Martin Marietta Press Information, GE Press Information, NASA Fact Sheet.
Space Shuttle Program: Covers
K12683 [Space Collection: Covers] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
30 Space Shuttle Covers including (7) Enterprise 78 DRFC to JSC to MFSC with a multicolor cachet and a Houston, TX cancel dated March 10, 1978; (2) NASA Shuttle PK MNP with a Houston, TX cancel dated September 18, 1996; (7) 51-1 Discovery with a red cachet and a DSC cancel dated August 27, 1985; (6) 51-G Discovery with a red cancel and a KSC cachet dated June 17, 1985; (4) STS-4 with a black and green cachet and KSC cancel dated June 27, 1982; (2) Space Shuttle with a blue and teal cachet and EAFB cancel dated September 18, 1991; and (1) United States Space Accomplishments benefiting Mankind with a black cachet and KSC cancel dated May 21, 1981; and (1) National Space Technology Laboratories Bay ST. Louis, Mississippi with a sepia cachet and Marshal Space Flight Center cancel dated April 21, 1978.
K12682 [Space Collection: Covers] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
Approximately 150 Shuttle launch covers from various missions, all bearing color mission emblem cachets. Also included are 17 ISS covers. Some duplication.
K12681 [Space Collection: Covers] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
350+ KSC Shuttle Covers from a rich variety of missions.
K12574 [Space Collection: Cover] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
16 Shuttle launch and overland-move covers, with color mission cachets. Included are covers for STS-8, 17, 19, 24, 9, 13, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 26, 27, 41-B and Orbiter overland move. Two have KSC cancels, the balance hold EAFB cancels.
K12575 [Space Collection: Cover] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
1985/2001, 9 Shuttle Covers with a variety of color Shuttle mission emblem cachets. Included are STS-64, STS-58, STS-68, STS-98, STS-35, STS-34, STS-28, STS-27, all with an EAFB cancel, and an "America Leader in Space" cover with a KSC cancel.
Space Shuttle Program: Equipment
K12991 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: Equipment]
C.1980 Orange Range NASA Flight Suit. This bright orange flight suit has multiple zippers on the body and legs as well as Velcro closures on the wrists. A NASA chase plane pilot wore this flight suit during training and shuttle operations.
K12992 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: Equipment]
C.1980 Blue NASA Flight Suit. This winter weight, deep blue flight suit has multiple zippers on the body and legs as well as Velcro closures on the wrists. There are "NASA-JSC / SHUTTLE TRAINER multicolor (5") and US Flag patches on the shoulders. A NASA chase plane pilot wore this flight suit during training and shuttle operations.
Space Shuttle Program: Misc.
K13148 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
4 Columbia Lithograph Collector's Sets Published by Rockedyne commemorative lithographs ((8.5 x 11") produced by Rockedyne for Columbia's historic first mission and depicting various shots of Columbia and aspects of the mission. Each set of six lithographs is housed in a commemorative envelope titled "The Space Shuttle Saga Columbia." Also included in this lot are eight other Rockwell lithographs, depicting the Shuttle main engine (x3), an artist's rendition of Columbia on approach for landing (x4) and one of Columbia's launch as well as a special commemorative edition of the April 1981 "Rockwell News" describing the successful first mission of Columbia.
K13147 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
Super Dwarf Rice Seed. An unopened packet of Super Dwarf Rice seeds developed by Utah State University for space flight food production.
K13146 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
Perigee Wheat Seeds. An unopened packet of Perigee Wheat seeds developed by Utah State University for space flight food production.
K13145 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
11 Space Shuttle Challenger Color Photographs. These numbered NASA photographs document the several different Challenger missions. Included are pictures of STS-5, STS-6, and STS-7.
K13144 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
60 NASA Color Shuttle Payload Photographs (circa 1979 - 1986) of Shuttle payloads and payload canisters.
K13139 [Space Collection] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
Shuttle Test Era Tile (2.5 x 2.5 x 1") a piece of heat resistant tile with cored center and metal fastener. The tile bears the following identification number: "T-571 DEN."
K12684 [Space Collection: Memorabilia] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
37 commemorative Shuttle Medallions “New Era of Space Exploration” bronze colored metal Shuttle medallions (1.5” diameter) from various missions. Included are medallions commemorating STS 1 (X3), 2 (X2), 3 (X3), 4 (X3), 5 (x2), 6, 9, 11, 27, 39, 48, 51B, 51C, 51J, 51L, 61, 61B, 61C, 62, 79, 92, 107 (x2), 108, 110, 111, 114 (X2) and Hubble Space Telescope. All are in their original plastic boxes.
K12576 [Space Collection: Toy] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
Shuttle Challenge Game "A Futuristic Game for Future Astronauts" by Futuristic Toys, 403 East NASA Road 1, Webster, Texas. This game is in mint condition in its original shrink wrap.
K12425 [Space Collection: Document] [US: Shuttle: Space Shuttle 4 (STS-4)]
Mission Charts. 2 different double-sided charts as issued for STS-4 and STS-6 (52x11.5”). These charts show the tracking and orbit data for each flight. ALSO a similar STS-51-I Mission Chart (40x15.5”).
K12427 [Space Collection: Poster] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
12 different posters including NASA and ISS “Expedition 4, 5, 6”, “Where do Stars Come From?”, “The Space Shuttle Launches into the Future”, “The Virtual Astronaut”, “The International Space Station – The First 3 Years”, etc. Also “Eyewitness to Space” (x8) posters.
K12426 [Space Collection: Memorabilia] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
Space Jewelry. 100+ multicolor metal/enamel Shuttle “Crew Patch” charms, from a wide range of flights. Some event charms/pins included.
K12424 [Space Collection: Print] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
NASA 8X10” Color Crew Lithographs. 80+ different (STS-1//105 + two different ALT lithos).
K12422 [Space Collection: Memorabilia] [US: Shuttle: Misc.]
Ceramic Coffee Mugs. 21 gold accented, white ceramic mugs, each with a similar “Mission Control” and different multicolor “Crew” decal affixed to the sides. Most have the name ”Mary Lee” attached below the crew patch, personalizing the mug. These mugs appear to be a matched set, made by the Queen’s China Co, Sebring, Ohio, honoring the first 20+ shuttle launches.
