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1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5
1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5
1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5
1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5
1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5
1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5
1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5
1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5
1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5
1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5

1995 NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD EXTERNAL TANK PROTOTYPE 2.5" X 1-7/8" *RARE*

$ 78.64

Availability: 36 in stock
  • Year: 1995
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Exploration Missions: Space Shuttles
  • Type: NASA MSFC Friction Stir Weld
  • Condition: This recent find is from the Estate of a NASA MSFC Aerospace Engineer who worked on Apollo through Space Shuttle Missions and is a 1995 *RARE* NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD PROTOTY[E with original labeling including NASA Meatball logo. Piece is in Excellent overall condition for use and age/storage. Please see all pictures...
  • Theme: Astronauts & Space Travel
  • Signed: No

    Description

    This recent find is from the Estate of a NASA MSFC Aerospace Engineer who worked on Apollo through Space Shuttle missions and is a 1995 *RARE* NASA MSFC FRICTION STIR WELD PROTOTYPE with Original NASA Meatball logo with details below. A small team of NASA researchers conducted studies on the FSW process (Friction Stir Weld) and later procured the first welds made in the fall of 1995 to be used in connections for the Shuttles External Tank (Welding Aluminum to Stainless Steel). Prototypes were sent out to the small team who worked to develop it along with the 5 space centers.
    2195- TO Alloy
    .250" Self-Reacting Friction Stir Weld
    Measures 8-3/8"L x 6"H
    Piece is in
    Excellent overall condition for use and age/storage wear. Please see condition description and all pictures and to see more Vintage/Antique collectibles from this estate, other estates and several picks, just visit my store link and thank you for looking!!!