Space Shuttle Columbia - 2.409" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section glyptodon Pallasites are characterized by a

Pallasites are characterized by a unique matrix of the mineral Olivine embedded in solidified iron and nickel

though there is some variance

56" polished Cleoniceras fossil from Madagascar

though speculation ranges from thermoregulation and locomotion

and the energy released likely exceeded more than 100 million megatons

Space Shuttle Columbia - 2.409" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section glyptodon Pallasites are characterized by aThis specimen is a 2. 409" mission flown nose landing gear tire fragment from the Space Shuttle Columbia (OV 102). Serial number verification against public information indicates the tire was removed from service after Columbia's 13th mission (STS 52). A certificate of authenticity and informational photocard is included with this item. Note: This specimen was acquired at auction after decommissioning. The original scrap tags and documentation remain