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

Thanks to the overwhelming demand for our authentic "Piece of History" display collections, we are excited to introduce one of our very first “Piece of History” NASA patch display collections! This incredible NASA astronaut “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 NASA, Apollo, or history enthusiast.
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This incredibly rare and very historic piece of NASA space history is an original "STS-91" Space Shuttle Discovery astronaut mission match that was worn as well as given to astronauts and Mission Control personnel who played a role in the STS-91 Shuttle-Mir Program.

STS-91, launched on June 2, 1998, was the final Space Shuttle mission to dock with the space station Mir. Aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, the crew retrieved astronaut Andrew Thomas, conducted experiments with the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), and transferred supplies and scientific samples.

The mission overcame technical challenges, provided insights into long-duration spaceflight and cosmic rays, and contributed significantly to the development of the International Space Station (ISS).

STS-91 symbolized successful cooperation in space exploration and laid the groundwork for future joint missions.

Mission Facts:
Mission: Ninth and Final Shuttle-Mir Docking
Space Shuttle: Discovery
Launch Pad: 39A
Launched: June 2, 1998, 6:06:24 p.m. EDT
Landing Site: Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Landing: June 12 1998, 2:00:18 p.m. EDT
Runway: 33
Rollout Distance: 11,730 feet
Rollout Time: 64 seconds
Revolution: 155
Mission Duration: 9 days, 19 hours, 54 minutes, 2 seconds
Orbit Inclination: 51.6 degrees
Miles Traveled: 3.8 million

Crew
Charles J. Precourt, Commander

Dominic C. Gorie, Pilot

Wendy B. Lawrence, Mission Specialist

Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, Mission Specialist

Janet L. Kavandi, Mission Specialist

Valeriy V. Ryumin, Mission Specialist

Andrew S. W. Thomas, Mission Specialist


We authenticate our piece of history at the micro level! During the authentication process sometimes we use high-res microscopes. In the last image of the listing, I included a few high-res images of the “Original 1998 NASA "STS-91" Space Shuttle Discovery Astronaut Mission Patch” that was done during this authentication process!

*In the last images of this listing, you will see two digitally sourced historical images of this item and its role in history!

This would make an amazing addition to any NASA, Apollo, or space history enthusiast collection.