Space Shuttle Columbia - SOLD 2.640" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section japan a beautiful dendrite crystal portrait

a beautiful dendrite crystal portrait in limestone

hence its nickname

640" mission-flown nose landing gear tire fragment from the Space Shuttle Columbia (OV-102)

This is because they are fossilized at a cellular level

the bead containing the Asteroid Belt fragments is made right here at Mini Museum with a mixture of several meteorites: Eucrites "Millbillillie"

Space Shuttle Columbia - SOLD 2.640" Flown Nose Landing Gear Tire Section japan a beautiful dendrite crystal portraitThis specimen is a 2. 640" 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