Comes with a hand-signed C.O.A. and a full historical research write-up.

*Limited Edition of 25*

This would make an incredibly unique gift for any NASA or space enthusiast! This already comes in a beautiful glass display ready to become a conversation centrepiece in any office or display case.


Thanks to the overwhelming demand for our authentic "Piece of History" display collections, we are excited to introduce one of our very popular “Piece of History” Space Shuttle Discovery NASA display collections! This incredible NASA Space Shuttle Discovery “Piece of History“ display is professionally encased in a glass display case with plush padding and a tightly sealed display case. This display case is our large size and measures a perfect 8 inches tall x 6 inches wide.

This series is a limited edition, meaning that each “Piece of History” display is unique and may vary slightly from the display shown. These displays stand as a distinctive and invaluable addition to the collection of any history enthusiast.
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From: NASA - Space Shuttle Program

Type: Space Shuttle Discovery STS-56 Mission "Space Flown" Red Foam Seal Shuttle Fragment

Dated: 1993


This authentic NASA Space Shuttle Discovery display features a genuine piece of the Space Shuttle Discovery, originally used during its historic STS-56 mission which marked NASA's first Hispanic woman in space (Michael Foale).

The STS-56 mission, also known as the Space Shuttle Discovery's 16th flight, launched on April 8, 1993, and lasted for 9 days, 6 hours, 8 minutes, and 24 seconds. The mission's primary goal was to study the Earth's atmosphere and solar activity, contributing to our understanding of climate, weather, and environmental changes.

One of the key achievements of STS-56 was the deployment of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science-2 (ATLAS-2), which collected data on the sun's energy output and how it affects Earth's atmosphere, crucial for climate studies. The crew also conducted a series of scientific experiments and deployed the SPARTAN-201 free-flying satellite, which gathered data on solar wind and the sun's corona before being retrieved and brought back to Earth.

STS-56 marked a significant contribution to solar-terrestrial research and reinforced NASA's commitment to studying Earth's environment from space. The crew included five astronauts: Commander Kenneth Cameron, Pilot Stephen Oswald, and Mission Specialists Ellen Ochoa, Charles Gemar, and Michael Foale. Ochoa's participation on this mission also highlighted her role as the first Hispanic woman in space, furthering the historical significance of STS-56.

Our meticulous craftsmanship transforms this storied piece of NASA history into a sophisticated display perfect for any display case, desk, or collector space! This display is perfect for anyone passionate about NASA, astronauts, or space exploration history!

Display a piece of the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery and let this display be a conversation starter, a symbol of curiosity, and a testament to U.S. space exploration. Add this unparalleled piece of history to your collection and display a piece of NASA with you wherever you go.

This would make an amazing addition to any NASA or space collection!