Available to US bidders only. Angled black shuttle tile, measuring 5 x 5 x 2, numbered V070-395018-113 7HBOLK, removed from the space shuttle Endeavour. Tile has a hole near the center for a bolt, with scattered areas of pitting to one side, four small pieces of tape affixed to the side pointing out the damage, as well as red paint and coverings to denote the tile being decommissioned. Accompanied by the NASA problem report, dated July 2, 1996, detailing the problem and the procedures for its removal, as well as its orange scrap tag. As Endeavour returned from STS-77 on May 29, 1996, the removal of this tile just a few weeks later suggests that it was flown on the spacecraft and damaged during the course of the mission. In fine condition, with aforementioned damage. RR Auction COA.
