Space Shuttle Columbia - 2.409" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section glyptodon Five of our favorite mini

Five of our favorite mini specimens

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Since the first Mosasaur skull was discovered in 1764

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Space Shuttle Columbia - 2.409" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section glyptodon Five of our favorite miniThis specimen is a 2. 409" 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