Space Shuttle Columbia - SOLD 2.640" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section opal Each layer of the microbial

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Space Shuttle Columbia - SOLD 2.640" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section opal Each layer of the microbialThis specimen is a 2. 640" 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