Flown & Annotated STS-51D Deorbit Preparations Checklist Page (Large Size) - Ex Mission Commander Karol "Bo" Bobko
Own a one-of-a-kind flown and annotated checklist page from Mission Commander Karol "Bo" Bobko's personal collection!
This double-sided, thick cardstock Deorbit Preparations checklist page (8 x 11") was carried aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during its fourth flight, STS-51D. Launched on 12 April 1985, the mission completed 110 orbits around the Earth, traveling an incredible 2,889,785 miles. After almost 7 days in space, the shuttle safely returned to Earth on 19 April 1985. This page was along for the ride, and was used by Bobko during the deorbit phase of the mission.
This particular page outlines procedures for IMU alignment and galley deactivation prior to deorbit. Also has a brief handwritten note (applied on-orbit) descring Loss of Signal/Acquisition of Signal for star sightings during IMU alignment.
The page comes straight from Bobko's flown Deorbit Prep Checklist, which he flight-certified on the front cover in bold black ink: "Flown and used by me on STS-51D, Karol 'Bo' Bobko." (see attached images)
Don't miss your chance to own a genuine artifact from a historic Shuttle mission, with a direct connection to the mission commander. This one-of-a-kind piece will make a perfect addition to any space collection!
Description:
- Item: Flown STS-51D Deorbit Preparations Checklist Page, double-sided, Annotates
- Page Number & Description: 1-10 / 1-11 (Deorbit Timelines Procedures [with on-orbit annotations relating to star acquisition] / IMU Alignment Procedures
- Dimensions: Large Size (8 x 11"), thick cardstock
- Provenance: From Mission Commander Karol "Bo" Bobko's mission-used Deorbit Prep Checklist, flight-certified by Bobko on cover
- Condition: Fine; minor wear associated with mission use. On-orbit annotations by Bobko.
This checklist page is accompanied by the following:
- Orbital Artifacts photographic COA with full provenance and a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity
- Digital downloadable copy of the complete flown checklist
- Packaged in a rigid plastic toploader for safe shipping and storage.
Grab it now, before it's gone!
