Space Shuttle Columbia - 2.431" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section rockinaboxcleoniceras We have classified these specimens

We have classified these specimens based on their dominant color

the Discovery can be found at the Smithsonian’s Steven F

which were arranged in a tight structure called a dental battery

Above: Back of specimen card

giving the hematite its signature appearance

Space Shuttle Columbia - 2.431" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section rockinaboxcleoniceras We have classified these specimensThis specimen is a 2. 431" 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