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U.S. flag flown in space aboard the Columbia on NASA's very first space shuttle mission. This ''Stars and Bars'' orbited Earth 36 times in the shuttle. Flag is mounted to a certificate bearing mission insignia and photos of the spacecraft, along with a printed statement that reads: ''Presented to Raymond L. Clark / This flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle 'Columbia' (STS-1) April 12-14, 1981. It is presented to you in recognition of the significant contribution you made to the success of the mission.'' Flag measures 5.75'' x 4''. Certificate measures 8.5'' x 11''. Toning to certificate, else near fine.
American Flag Flown in Space Aboard Columbia STS-1
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