Lot 641
STS-34, 1989, FLOWN "Plant Growth Hormones / Space Life Sciences / STS-34" Mission Patch (4") This mission patch is mounted on a presentation card with a color photo (5.5x5.5") of the experiment alongside and has a label at the bottom that reads: "This patch was flown aboard the Orbiter Atlantis, STS-34, October 18-23, 1989". Copies of two letters are included. One, from NASA states that 50 examples of this patch were flown as Official Flight Kit items and are for "…delivery to the GHCD Principal Investigator for use as presentation gifts". The other, on Michigan State University, letterhead to the Principal Scientist, Mission Projects Section, NASA states that 5 "numbered and signed (?)" patches from STS-34 are enclosed for distribution. A rare and important lot.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Realized $92 |
