Space Shuttle Columbia - SOLD 2.512" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section mm5 This specimen is a complete

This specimen is a complete chondritic meteorite

There is also a small shrimp fossil in the matrix as well

cross-cut segment of a petrified tree branch

The tool was recovered in the Moledo do Minho region of Portugal and is estimated to be between 150

" ~ Lord Byron

Space Shuttle Columbia - SOLD 2.512" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section mm5 This specimen is a completeThis specimen is a 2. 512" 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