Available to US bidders only. Flown thermal barrier carried on board the Space Shuttle Endeavour during mission STS-89 from January 23–31, 1998. Barrier measures 11.5? in diameter and was installed at the orbiter’s mold line (OML). Barriers such as this one utilized an inner tubular spring made from inconel wire and helped insure the orbiter’s frame did not exceed 350 degrees while in space. In very good condition. Accompanied by paperwork related to the part’s removal. Flown status presumed by shuttle specialist Ken Havekotte. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.
