Space Themes
Space Themes
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Yugen Handmade Dark Before the Dawn Sunburst Stud Earrings with Copper Lapis Lazuli
Gorgeous gold tone stud earrings in a sunburst shape, nestled with a piece of veiny copper calcite lapis lazuli, a natural stone of deep blue and gold. A pair of earrings to remind you on your self care journey that there it is always darkest before the dawn. A great piece for the dichotomy of solstices as well.Looks great with this complementing necklace and this ring. Size & Materials Earring size: 0.6" x 0.6" (16mmx16mm)Earring style: Post/StudMaterials: Plated brass, copper lapis lazuli Please remember - this piece is created with a natural stone, each different from the next. This means that your piece will vary in appearance from what is pictured, but will be beautifully and uniquely yours. There will be no other exactly like it - just like you.
$50.00
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Bards & Cards Terraforming Mars
In the board game Terraforming Mars, you're at the forefront of galactic expansion in the 2400s, tasked with making the Red Planet a livable home. As one of the giant corporations sponsored by the World Government on Earth, you'll lead massive projects to increase the temperature, oxygen levels, and ocean coverage until Mars is as habitable as our home planet. But it's not just about the environment; you'll need to develop human infrastructure across the solar system and achieve various commendable goals to earn victory points. The competition is fierce as you and your rivals vie for the most significant contribution to this monumental task. Will your corporation lead humanity into a new era on Mars?
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Launch Pins Orion capsule and service module
The Orion capsule along with its service module, mankind's next human rated vehicle returning us to the surface of the moon! Part of the Artemis program, Orion will launch atop the SLS rocket.
$11.95
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Launch Pins Heavy Launch Vehicle Enamel Pin
The powerful Heavy! 3 boosters strapped together, making this launch vehicle capable of lifting 63,800 kg (140,660 lbs) to low Earth orbit and 26,700 kg (58,860 lbs) to geostationary transfer orbit. The 3 boosters have a total of 27 engines, and the entire rocket has a mass of 1,420,788kg! A mightily powerful launch vehicle! Get your pin today!
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Launch Pins Space Shuttle Endeavour
The Space Shuttle Endeavour, stacked with its two SRB's and external fuel tank. Endeavour (OV-105) was the fifth and final operation shuttle built. It was constructed out of the various spare parts and structural spares of the prior four shuttles. The way this pin depicts Endeavour is how it will be displayed at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, California. Endeavour flew 25 missions, clocking a total of 7,179 hours of flight. Some of Endeavours highlights (though all of its missions are hightlights!) include the first Hubble Space Telescope service mission, the ISS assembly mission 2A where node 1, Unity Module, was taken to space which was the first American component of the space station. It also delivered the Cupola to the space station!
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Books by splitShops Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Mary Roach (Author)The best-selling author of Stiff and Bonk explores the irresistibly strange universe of space travel and life without gravity. From the Space Shuttle training toilet to a crash test of NASA's new space capsule, Mary Roach takes us on the surreally entertaining trip into the science of life in space and space on Earth. Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.77 x 8.29 x 5.47 IN Publication Date: October 04, 2022
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Eurographics Inc. Solar System Puzzle
🔭 NASA The Solar System - 1000 Piece Puzzle 🪐 The solar system is mostly empty space. The planets – Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are quite limited in size compared to the space between them. This puzzle brings them all together. Highlights ✨ Educational and Inspiring ✨ Precision-Cut Pieces ensuring a snug fit and hours of relaxing enjoyment ✨ Premium Quality: Crafted with premium blueboard and a linen finish for a durable, glare-free experience. ✨ Eco-Friendly: Manufactured using recycled and responsibly sourced materials.
$22.00
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Eurographics Inc. The Planets - 1000 Piece Puzzle
The Planets - 1000 Piece Puzzle A beautifully rendered image with scientific charts of our solar system's planets, with full data on spin, distance from the sun, gravity and much more. Highlights: ✨ Educational and Inspiring (STEM) ✨ Precision-Cut Pieces: Ensuring a snug fit and hours of relaxing enjoyment ✨ Premium Quality: Crafted with premium blueboard and a linen finish for a durable, glare-free experience. ✨ Eco-Friendly: Manufactured using recycled and responsibly sourced materials.
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Eurographics Inc. Space Shuttle Take Off - 1000 Piece Puzzle
Space Shuttle Launch - 1000 Piece Puzzle Atlantis space shuttle taking off at Cape Canaveral. The Space Shuttle became the first vehicle to not only take off for space, but also to return. Previous rockets could only be used once. Highlights: ✨ Educational and Inspiring ✨ Precision-Cut Pieces: Ensuring a snug fit and hours of relaxing enjoyment ✨ Premium Quality: Crafted with premium blueboard and a linen finish for a durable, glare-free experience. ✨ Eco-Friendly: Manufactured using recycled and responsibly sourced materials.
$22.00
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Eurographics Inc. Walk on the Moon - Apollo Moon Landing - 1000 Piece Puzzle
Walk on the Moon - Apollo Moon Landing - 1000 Piece Puzzle This puzzle celebrates the first steps ever taken by mankind on the Moon. Highlights: ✨ Educational and Inspiring ✨ Precision-Cut Pieces: Ensuring a snug fit and hours of relaxing enjoyment ✨ Premium Quality: Crafted with premium blueboard and a linen finish for a durable, glare-free experience. ✨ Eco-Friendly: Manufactured using recycled and responsibly sourced materials.
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Eurographics Inc. The Solar System Panoramic Puzzle - 1000 Pieces
The Solar System - 1000-Piece Panoramic Puzzle Explore the wonders of our celestial neighborhood with The Solar System, a 1000-piece panoramic puzzle from Eurographics. Each planet is richly illustrated with vibrant colors, accurate scale comparisons, key facts, and natural satellites, offering a captivating journey through space. A perfect blend of science and art that makes learning visually inspiring. OVER 3 FEET (90 cm) Ages: 13+ Highlights: ✨ Educational and Inspiring ✨ Precision-Cut Pieces: Ensuring a snug fit and hours of relaxing enjoyment ✨ Premium Quality: Crafted with premium blueboard and a linen finish for a durable, glare-free experience. ✨ Eco-Friendly: Manufactured using recycled and responsibly sourced materials.
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Eurographics Inc. The Solar System - 100 Piece Puzzle
The Solar System - 100-Piece Puzzle Embark on a cosmic journey with the "The Solar System" 100-piece puzzle. This vibrant jigsaw puzzle beautifully illustrates our celestial neighborhood, featuring the sun and all eight planets in their orbits. Each planet is clearly labeled, providing an engaging and educational experience as you assemble this stunning astronomical display. This high-quality puzzle offers a visually captivating way to learn about space. Ages: 5+ Highlights: ✨ Educational and Inspiring ✨ Precision-Cut Pieces: Ensuring a snug fit and hours of relaxing enjoyment ✨ Premium Quality: Crafted with premium blueboard and a linen finish for a durable, glare-free experience. ✨ Eco-Friendly: Manufactured using recycled and responsibly sourced materials.
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Eurographics Inc. Exploring the Solar System - 200 Piece Puzzle
Exploring The Solar System - 200-Piece Puzzle This colorful puzzle measures 13" x 19" (33 x 48 cm) completed. This look into the vast solar system is sure to educate and inspire your child. Highlights: ✨ Educational and Inspiring ✨ Precision-Cut Pieces: Ensuring a snug fit and hours of relaxing enjoyment ✨ Premium Quality: Crafted with premium blueboard and a linen finish for a durable, glare-free experience ✨ Eco-Friendly: Manufactured using recycled and responsibly sourced materials ✨ Made from recycled board and printed with vegetable based ink
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Eurographics Inc. Outer Space Giant Floor Puzzle
Outer Space - Giant Floor Puzzle - 58 Pieces Blast off into learning with Outer Space—a 58-piece Giant Floor Puzzle from the Smart Kids Collection! The big, round scene features labeled planets, comets, and stars, plus fun planet-shaped cutouts that kids lift and place. Jumbo, sturdy pieces are easy for little hands, building observation, fine-motor skills, and early science curiosity. Ages: 4 + Finished size: approx. 28" × 28" (71 × 71 cm). Planet-Shaped Cutouts Highlights: ✨ Thick, sturdy pieces for durability. ✨ Rigid box with handle and metal latch. ✨ Precision-Cut Pieces: Ensuring a snug fit and hours of relaxing enjoyment ✨ Premium Quality: Crafted with premium blueboard and a linen finish for a durable, glare-free experience. ✨ Eco-Friendly: Manufactured using recycled and responsibly sourced materials.
$25.00
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Eurographics Inc. The Solar System - 300 Piece Puzzle
The Solar System Illustrated XL Oversize 300 Piece Puzzle Ages: 9+ ⭐ Beautiful illustration of our solar system ⭐ Included numerous facts about the planets, asteroid belt and more, highly educational! ⭐ Piece size: X-LARGE ⭐ Precision-Cut Pieces: Ensuring a snug fit and hours of relaxing enjoyment ⭐ Premium Quality: Crafted with premium blueboard and a linen finish for a durable, glare-free experience. ⭐ Eco-Friendly: Manufactured using recycled and responsibly sourced materials.
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Eurographics Inc. Planet Earth Puzzle in Tin Earth Globe
Planet Earth Puzzle in Tin Earth Globe - 550 Piece Puzzle in a beautiful tin Earth globe. Explore the beauty of our home planet with the Planet Earth 550-piece puzzle by Eurographics. This stunning puzzle captures the vibrant colors and detailed satellite imagery of Earth, allowing you to piece together the continents, oceans, and natural wonders that make our world unique. The puzzle is stored inside an embossed tin shaped like the Earth, making it a perfect collectible or gift for space and geography enthusiasts. Ages: 12+ Highlights: ⭐ Puzzle stored inside embossed tin packaging. ⭐ Poster Included ⭐ Precision-Cut Pieces: Ensuring a snug fit and hours of relaxing enjoyment ⭐ Premium Quality: Crafted with premium blueboard and a linen finish for a durable, glare-free experience. ⭐ Eco-Friendly: Manufactured using recycled and responsibly sourced materials. ⭐ Box-Tin size: 9 x 8 x 8.5 in (22.86 x 20.32 x 21.59 cm)
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Mini Museum Birth of the Solar System - Allende Meteorite
The Allende meteorite landed on our planet in 1969, but its origin goes all the way back to the birth of the Sun. Encased in resin with a glimmering shine, this specimen is a piece of the building blocks of our solar system.4.6 billion years ago, the solar system was a cloud of gas, dust, and heat. Over time, this material accumulated into asteroids, planets, and our star. Geologic processes melted and reformed much of the original material of our solar system, but some small pieces from that time remained in chondritic meteorites like Allende.This item contains authentic meteorite dust from the Allende meteorite. The specimen contains an artistic glitter pattern to represent the formation of our solar system from dust and gas.
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Red Planet Resorts Hab Breach Kit Wall Sign
Designate critical emergency equipment with this Hab Breach Response Kit wall sign, styled to simulate space-habitat safety markings. Clean, authoritative, and unmistakably important, it signals one thing clearly: things have gone very wrong—act fast. Durable, high-impact plastic built to withstand weather, UV, and enthusiastic pointing Bold, high-contrast lettering for instant readability—no squinting required Approximately 7" x 5.375" x 0.25" Backed with 3M 468MP adhesive for easy mounting Serious. Functional. Immersive. Because when the hull is compromised, the sign should not be.
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BestPysanky Astronaut Floating in Outer Space Glass Christmas Ornament
Product Dimensions: 3.8 Inches Tall x 3.3 Inches Long x 3.5 Inches Wide Glass Construction: Made from glass with a glossy, light-catching finish that adds color and dimension to Christmas trees and seasonal displays Traditional Blown-Glass Craftsmanship: Handcrafted using traditional blown-glass techniques, then hand-painted with details that define the Astronaut Floating in Outer Space Ready to Hang: Includes a hanging cord for easy placement and a gift tag for adding a personal message before giving or displaying the ornament Subject-Inspired Design: Features Astronaut Floating in Outer Space as a distinctive seasonal accent and a thoughtful gift for ornament collectors and holiday decorators Premium Handcrafted Glass Christmas Ornaments by BestPysankyElevate your holiday decor with the artistry of BestPysanky handcrafted glass ornaments. Our collection blends traditional European glassmaking with vibrant contemporary designs, creating distinctive pieces for decorators and collectors.Artisan CraftsmanshipEach ornament begins as molten glass, shaped using traditional mouth-blown techniques, then hand-painted with rich colors and delicate accents. Because every piece is finished by hand, subtle variations make each ornament unique.Holiday Decorating and GiftingDisplay these ornaments on Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, mantels, or table arrangements. Their detailed designs also make thoughtful keepsake gifts for hosts, teachers, collectors, family, and friends. Explore a wide range of themes, colors, and characters to complement your holiday traditions.
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Mini Museum Space Shuttle Endeavour - Flown Thermal Blanket
Above: Front of the Specimen Card The Space Shuttle Endeavour (OV-105) was the final of the orbiters to be built, replacing the Challenger shuttle. Named for Captain James Cook’s HMS Endeavour, the shuttle’s career included the first repair mission for the Hubble Space Telescope and the addition of the Unity Module to the ISS, the first American addition to the space station. The Endeavour also flew Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space. This specimen is a piece of insulation blanket that was part of Endeavour’s Thermal Control System. The TCS helped the ship withstand the extreme increase in temperatures during atmospheric reentry and the TCS blanket was applied to the inside of the shuttle to protect internal components and systems. Softgoods such as the blanket were a simple and efficient way to provide lightweight insulation to delicate items. NASA disposition paperwork received with this item indicates this particular blanket was removed after STS-99 which flew on 02/11/2000, which was this shuttle’s last solo mission. As pictured below, each hand-cut specimen is housed in an acrylic jar and ships in a classic, glass-topped riker display case. The specimens measure roughly 1x1cm though variations may occur. A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity. Special Handling Notice: It's very important to note that this was a multi-layer insulation blanket so we've elected to provide multiple layers with each specimen. All specimens will have a layer of aluminized Kapton foil and a layer of fibrous bulk material. It's also possible that there may be a fragment of the Dacron net separator, but we've tried to remove that as it is quite brittle. In any case, if you choose to open the specimen jar, take great care. The Kapton is very light and slightly brittle with age and use. It may fly away or even break into smaller pieces. More about Space Shuttle Program and Endeavour (OV-105) After the close of the Apollo program, NASA turned its focus from lunar landings to research and observation. The vessel for this new focus would be the Space Shuttle, a multi-use vehicle designed to carry astronauts and scientific equipment to and from Earth's orbit. Due to their reusable design, the orbiters were amazing tools for furthering our scientific understanding of the stars. NASA's Space Shuttle program delivered 133 successful missions during its three decades in operation, beginning with Columbia's inaugural mission in 1981 and concluding with Atlantis' in 2011. Missions involved many vital tasks, such as maintaining the International Space Station, repairing the Hubble Space Telescope, and deploying satellites. Scientific experiments featured heavily in the rotation, using the reusable Spacelab developed by the ESA. As noted above, the Space Shuttle Endeavour was the final of the orbiters to be built, replacing the Challenger shuttle. As a cost-saving measure, much of the shuttle was built from leftover parts from the other orbiters. Named for Captain James Cook’s HMS Endeavour, the shuttle’s career included the first repair mission for the Hubble Space Telescope and the addition of the Unity Module to the ISS, the first American addition to the space station. The Endeavour also flew Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space. Over its active years, Endeavour orbited Earth 4,671 times, traveling approximately 120 million miles. The shuttle weighed about 156 thousand pounds, boasting a wingspan of about 80 feet and a length of about 120 feet. Endeavour can now be seen at the California Science Center, where it is open for display to the public. Further Reading Lamoreux, James C., James D. Siekierski, and JP Nick Carter. "Space Shuttle thermal protection system inspection by 3D imaging laser radar." Laser Radar Technology and Applications IX. Vol. 5412. SPIE, 2004.PITTS, W., and D. KOURTIDES. "Ceramic insulation/multifoil composite for thermal protection of reentry spacecraft." 24th Thermophysics Conference. 1989.Linton, Roger C., Ann F. Whitaker, and Miria M. Finckenor. "Space environment durability of beta cloth in LDEF thermal blankets." LDEF Materials Results for Spacecraft Applications (1993).Harris, Richard, Michael Stewart, and William Koenig. "Thermal Protection Systems Technology Transfer from Apollo and Space Shuttle to the Orion Program." 2018 AIAA SPACE and Astronautics Forum and Exposition. 2018.Jenkins, Dennis R. Space shuttle: the history of the National Space Transportation System: the first 100 missions. DR Jenkins, 2001.Jenkins, Dennis R. Space Shuttle: Developing an Icon: 1972-2013. Specialty Press, 2016. Above: Back of the Specimen Card
$49.00
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Mini Museum Space Shuttle Discovery - Flown Payload Bay Liner
Above: Front of the Specimen Card With a career that spanned nearly three decades from 1984 to 2011, the Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103) accrued more space flights than any other craft in the program. Discovery orbited the Earth 5,830 times, traveling approximately 150 million miles. This specimen is a fragment from a mission-flown payload liner of the Discovery. Made of fire-resistant beta cloth, this material covered insulation and kept the payload area clean and pristine. NASA disposition paperwork received with this item indicates this particular piece of the payload liner was removed after Discovery’s mission to deploy numerous science instruments (STS-85), which flew on August 7, 1997. As pictured below, each hand-cut specimen is housed in an acrylic jar and ships in a classic, glass-topped riker display case. Specimens measure roughly 1x1cm in size though variations may occur. As pictured, some specimens will have black seams while others will be completely white. A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity. More about Space Shuttle Program and Discovery (OV-103) After the close of the Apollo program, NASA turned its focus from lunar landings to research and observation. The vessel for this new focus would be the Space Shuttle, a multi-use vehicle designed to carry astronauts and scientific equipment to and from Earth's orbit. Due to their reusable design, the orbiters were amazing tools for furthering our scientific understanding of the stars. NASA's Space Shuttle program delivered 133 successful missions during its three decades in operation, beginning with Columbia's inaugural mission in 1981 and concluding with Atlantis' in 2011. Missions involved many vital tasks, such as maintaining the International Space Station, repairing the Hubble Space Telescope, and deploying satellites. Scientific experiments featured heavily in the rotation, using the reusable Spacelab developed by the ESA. As noted above, Discovery had a long career spanning nearly three decades from 1984 to 2011. During this time, the orbiter accrued more space flights than any other craft in the program. Discovery orbited the Earth 5,830 times, traveling approximately 150 million miles. The shuttle weighed about 170 thousand pounds, boasting a wingspan of about 80 feet and a length of about 120 feet. Among its many missions, the Discovery carried the Hubble Telescope into orbit (STS-31) and took on the hundredth shuttle mission (STS-92). Today, the Discovery can be found at the Smithsonian’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Fairfax County, Virginia. Coincidentally, this is very close to Mini Museum HQ so the Discovery holds a special place in our hearts! Further Reading Mullane, Mike. Riding rockets: the outrageous tales of a space shuttle astronaut. Simon and Schuster, 2007. Lamoreux, James C., James D. Siekierski, and JP Nick Carter. "Space Shuttle thermal protection system inspection by 3D imaging laser radar." Laser Radar Technology and Applications IX. Vol. 5412. SPIE, 2004.PITTS, W., and D. KOURTIDES. "Ceramic insulation/multifoil composite for thermal protection of reentry spacecraft." 24th Thermophysics Conference. 1989.Linton, Roger C., Ann F. Whitaker, and Miria M. Finckenor. "Space environment durability of beta cloth in LDEF thermal blankets." LDEF Materials Results for Spacecraft Applications (1993).Harris, Richard, Michael Stewart, and William Koenig. "Thermal Protection Systems Technology Transfer from Apollo and Space Shuttle to the Orion Program." 2018 AIAA SPACE and Astronautics Forum and Exposition. 2018.Jenkins, Dennis R. Space shuttle: the history of the National Space Transportation System: the first 100 missions. DR Jenkins, 2001.Jenkins, Dennis R. Space Shuttle: Developing an Icon: 1972-2013. Specialty Press, 2016. Above: Back of the Specimen Card
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Mini Museum Space Shuttle Columbia - Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire
This specimen comes from a mission-flown, Space Shuttle nose landing gear tire which was removed from service after the Space Shuttle Columbia's 13th mission, STS-52. The specimen is encased in an acrylic specimen jar and housed in a 4" x 3" x 1" glass-topped riker box. A small information card is also included. The material is layered (in this case 20-ply) and highly irregular. Our target size is approximately 1x1 cm, but there will be variation in width, length, thickness, and texture. Some specimens may exhibit small metallic bands from the interior of the tire while others may be completely smooth. This makes each specimen absolutely unique.
$29.00
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Mini Museum Space Shuttle Challenger - Flown LRSI Tile Fragment
Above: Front of the Specimen Card featuring NASA image STS07-32-1702. Taken on June 22, 1983, during STS-7. The Space Shuttle Challenger (OV-099) was the second of the space shuttles in the program to enter orbit, embarking on its maiden voyage on April 4, 1983. Over the course of its ten missions, the shuttle gathered scientific data, repaired satellites, and brought the first African-American to space, Guion Bluford. This specimen is a mission-flown tile fragment from the Space Shuttle Challenger. Known as a low-temperature surface insulation tile (LRSI), the tile is comprised of low-density silica. The tiles protected parts of the orbiter exposed to temperatures in excess of 1,200°F and below 0°F. Above: Space Shuttle Challenger LRSI Tile with typical NASA scrap tags. Each tile was unique, specifically designed to meet the exact shape, weight, and temperature resistance required at its location on the craft. NASA disposition paperwork received with this item indicates this particular tile was removed after the Challenger’s sixth mission (STS-41-G) which flew on October 5, 1984. Above: Closeup of the reverse side of the tile. The red coating is actually a silicone adhesive called RTV 560. This phenyl methyl silicone is filled with iron oxide, hence the red color. It has high heat conductivity and was used as the main TPS adhesive. You can read more about these adhesives and much more in the NASA Technical Report "Outgassing Products from Orbiter TPS Materials". It's not unusual to have tiles replaced as they are designed just for this purpose, but STS-41-G was unusual as a significant number of tiles were damaged during the mission. After careful review, NASA engineers discovered that faulty waterproofing used throughout the Thermal Protection System (TPS) allowed debonding of the tiles. To correct the problem, workers removed and replaced over 4,000 tiles. As pictured below, each hand-cut specimen is housed in an acrylic jar and ships in a classic, glass-topped riker display case. Specimens measure roughly, 6mmx5mm though variations in shape will occur as the material is rather difficult to cut. A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity. Above: Why yes, we do have an original NASA cafeteria tray at MMHQ. What else would we use for special luncheons? Special Handling Notice: We have not stabilized this material. So while the silica is not toxic, it will powder under pressure. If you choose to handle the specimen, please do so with extreme care. We also recommend using gloves as the silica will coat your fingers and can be irritating. More about Space Shuttle Program and Challenger (OV-099) "What are we doing here? We're reaching for the stars." ~ Christa McAuliffe (1948-1986) (Source: TIME Magazine February 10, 1986) Above: The first launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-6, April 4, 1983). (Source Department of Defense image DF-SC-84-01865) After the close of the Apollo program, NASA turned its focus from lunar landings to research and observation. The vessel for this new focus would be the Space Shuttle, a multi-use vehicle designed to carry astronauts and scientific equipment to and from Earth's orbit. Due to their reusable design, the orbiters were amazing tools for furthering our scientific understanding of the stars. NASA's Space Shuttle program delivered 133 successful missions during its three decades in operation, beginning with Columbia's inaugural mission in 1981 and concluding with Atlantis' final mission in 2011. Missions involved many vital tasks, such as maintaining the International Space Station, repairing the Hubble Space Telescope, and deploying satellites. Scientific experiments featured heavily in the rotation, using the reusable Spacelab developed by the ESA. Above: Challenger hitches a ride on NASA's Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), NASA 905. The ferry flight took the orbiter to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for its first launch. (NASA Image EC82-21135 July 4, 1982) As noted above, the Space Shuttle Challenger was the second of the space shuttles in the program to enter orbit, embarking on its maiden voyage on April 4, 1983. Over the course of its ten missions, the shuttle gathered scientific data, repaired satellites, and brought the first African-American to space, Guion Bluford. However, despite Challenger’s many achievements, it is remembered in history for its tragic final flight. Above: STS-51L crew members Michael J. Smith, front row left, Francis R. "Dick" Scobee, Ronald E. McNair; Ellison S. Onizuka, back row left, S. Christa McAuliffe, Gregory B. Jarvis, and Judith A. Resnik. (NASA Image S85-44253 November, 1985) On January 28, 1986, Challenger began its final flight (STS-51L), disintegrating 73 seconds after takeoff. The explosion was caused by the failure of O-ring seals in the shuttle’s rocket booster, which allowed pressurized gas to burn through to the booster’s fuel tank. This horrific event ended with the deaths of all onboard crew members, which led to a brief suspension of shuttle flights and an overhaul of both the program itself and NASA’s organizational structure. In 2021, John Uri of the NASA Johnson Space Center posted this touching retrospective of the crew from STS-51L on the 35th anniversary of the disaster. We invite you to read more here: "35 Years Ago: Remembering Challenger and Her Crew". Further Reading McDonald, Allan J., and James R. Hansen. Truth, Lies, and O-rings: inside the space shuttle challenger disaster. Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2009.Vaughan, Diane. The Challenger launch decision: Risky technology, culture, and deviance at NASA. University of Chicago Press, 1996.Lamoreux, James C., James D. Siekierski, and JP Nick Carter. "Space Shuttle thermal protection system inspection by 3D imaging laser radar." Laser Radar Technology and Applications IX. Vol. 5412. SPIE, 2004.PITTS, W., and D. KOURTIDES. "Ceramic insulation/multifoil composite for thermal protection of reentry spacecraft." 24th Thermophysics Conference. 1989.Linton, Roger C., Ann F. Whitaker, and Miria M. Finckenor. "Space environment durability of beta cloth in LDEF thermal blankets." LDEF Materials Results for Spacecraft Applications (1993).Harris, Richard, Michael Stewart, and William Koenig. "Thermal Protection Systems Technology Transfer from Apollo and Space Shuttle to the Orion Program." 2018 AIAA SPACE and Astronautics Forum and Exposition. 2018.Jenkins, Dennis R. Space shuttle: the history of the National Space Transportation System: the first 100 missions. DR Jenkins, 2001.Jenkins, Dennis R. Space Shuttle: Developing an Icon: 1972-2013. Specialty Press, 2016. Above: Back of the Specimen Card
$89.00
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Mini Museum Lunar Highlands Pendant Necklace
Rare Lunar Meteorite Material! The Moon has captured the human eye for millennia. It hangs in the night sky as Earth's singular and beautiful natural satellite. Our moon is uncommonly large proportional to our planet, a fact owed to its likely origin as an asteroid. When we look up to it, we can see the light "terra" and dark "mare," both sections of igneous rock. This necklace contains a hand-crafted pendant which contains lunar dust material. It comes from the lunar meteorite NWA 5000 which originated on the light colored highlands of the Moon. The pendant was created based off a LiDAR scan of the Moon's surface, which gives it a unique and scientifically accurate look. We’ve captured the Moon’s craters, valleys, and mountains in all their lunar glory, and put them right on your neck!
$199.00
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