NASA Space Shuttle Columbia Enamel Pin

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Commemorate the historic maiden voyage of Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12, 1981, with this striking enamel pin. Featuring the orbiter stacked with its solid rocket boosters and external tank, this design captures a pivotal moment in spaceflight history. The pin showcases Columbia's distinctive features: the white-painted external tank unique to the first two STS missions, and the iconic black thermal protection chines along the wing leading edges—an engineering precaution that proved unnecessary and was never replicated on subsequent shuttles. A must-have for space enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Show more