Lot 303
Soyuz TMA-1, 2002, FLOWN Heat Shield and Ablative Coating Fragments (1x.75" and 1.5x.5") These two fragments are encased in a shadow box-like mount (8.5x10.5") with a picture of the Soyuz spacecraft above. Both pieces were recovered from the descent capsule after the flight.
The Soyuz TMA-1 mission was the 5th mission to fly to the International Space Station. When the descent stage landed after the flight in May, 2003, it was carrying Russian commander Budarin and American astronauts Bowersox and Petit. Due to the Columbia disaster, this Russian spacecraft was the only means home for the crew. Mishaps during landing caused the crew to land outside their normal landing area, causing a delay of several hours till they could be located and recovered. These fragments have quite a story to tell.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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