Flown recovery beacon antenna cover, flown aboard the Soyuz TMA-1 mission. Cover measures approximately 15″ in diameter and is composed of ebonite and carbon fiberglass. Cover is screwed to a vertical mount that stands 34″ high, with a plaque on the base. This cover was jettisoned after the successful landing of the spacecraft. This was the first flight of the new TMA-class Soyuz spacecraft, and the fifth mission to fly to the International Space Station. RRAuction COA.
