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United States flag flown in space on NASA's STS-1 mission, the first of NASA's Space Shuttle program. Flag measures 5.75'' x 4'' and comes affixed to official NASA certificate featuring color photos of Columbia, mission insignia and a printed dedication to Richard Benson, Jr. which begins: ''This flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle 'Columbia' (STS-1) April 12-14, 1981.'' Measures 8.5'' x 11'' overall. Light toning to certificate, crease on right side and staining from adhesive to flag. Very good condition.
Space-Flown U.S. Flag From the Columbia STS-1 Mission
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