Flown nose gear tire segment used on the Atlantis during mission STS-27 and again on Columbia during mission STS-28, approximately .75 x .75. Encased in a cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, with mission emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom. This limited edition piece was originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. In fine condition. Accompanied by a matching certificate of authenticity signed by astronaut ‘Hoot’ Gibson certifying that it is a piece from his personal collection.
