Lot 681
STS-51D/51L, 1985/86, Hughes Fluid Dynamics Experiment Documents. The Fluid Dynamics Experiment was originally scheduled to fly on STS-51D under the supervision of astronaut Greg Jarvis. Flight STS-51D was rescheduled, and and the experiment, aand Greg Jarvis flew on the ill-fated STS-51L where the crew, and Jarvis, lost their lives. This lot consists of various NASA and Hughes documents regarding the experiment and both flights including 1) the Flight Data File, Crew Activity Plan of STS-51D, 2) the original document distribution list and Hughes printed "STS-51D Fluid Dynamics Experiment" document, 3) NASA color photos of the experiment's equipment (x8, 8x10"), etc. A certificate of authenticity is included that reads, in part: "I was the NASA Payload Integration Manager for this experiment, and worked closely with Greg Jarvia, the Hughes Payload Specialist, in getting the FDE, which he was going to operate on-orbit, qualified, approved and ready for flight…". A great lot that was part of American space history.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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