Space Shuttle Columbia - SOLD 2.573" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section beatles Above: The specimen with Life

Above: The specimen with Life Magazine October 23

~ Korney Shvets

which took three times that long to grow to full size

It is also believed to be the single most photographed Blackbird aircraft

Space Shuttle Columbia - SOLD 2.573" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section beatles Above: The specimen with LifeThis specimen is a 2. 573" 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