Flown .5˝ x .5˝ fragment of Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System (TPS) tile used on the first four flights of Space Shuttle Discovery: STS-41D, STS-51A, STS-51C, and STS-51D. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75˝ x 3.25˝ piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 11/200, with a mission insignia and a certificate of authenticity at the bottom. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and accompanied by a laminated certificate of authenticity signed in blue ballpoint by Space Shuttle astronaut Don Williams, certifying that the tile segment originates from his personal collection.
The Richard Jurek Collection.
