Lot 671
STS-75, 1996, FLOWN "Tethered Satellite System" Mission Patches, Flags and Tether Presention Display. A large mounted display (20x24") consisting of TWO different flown"Tethered Satellite System" mission patches (4", TSS-1 and TSS-1R), the flags (6x4") of the United States and Italy, AND a 4" piece of the actual tether used one/both the the flights. An inset descriptive label at the top of the display reads, in part: "The Tethered Satellite System Project Office is proud to present these patches, flags and tether, flown aboard their respective missions…". The TSS-1A patch and flag were flown on STS-75 while the TSS-1 pieces were flown on STS-46 in 1992. There were Italian astronauts onboard each flight. A photo of the tethered satellite used in the experiment is in the center of the display. A rare presentation piece.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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| Realized $242 |
