STS-102 Launch Cover

Own Limited-Edition Discovery STS-102 Silk Launch Cover

Produced by Colorano, this cover honors the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s 29^th mission, STS-102. 

Popular Colorano covers feature “silk” cachets that are produced through a special screening process and then bonded to the envelope.  The cachet on this cover pictures a pre-flight photo of the space shuttle crew and the two teams of astronauts who stayed at the International Space Center.  The image is surrounded by a golden border.  The cover bears a patriotic US stamp and cancellation marking the launch of the mission.  You can discover the story behind the image with the informative caption next to the cachet.

Launched on March 8, 2001, STS-102 brought the second Expedition crew to the International Space Station to replace the members of Expedition 1. These crews remain at the ISS for an extended time.  The Expedition 1 crew flew in Discovery during its return flight.  The mission was the first to use the Leonardo, a Multipurpose Logistics Module built by the Italian Space Agency.  The astronauts performed two spacewalks, including an almost nine-hour walk that was the longest ever taken until December 2024.

This cover will make a neat addition to your space or cover collection.  Order yours today.