{"product_id":"nasa-space-shuttle-discovery-sts-51-mission-pin-1993-culbertson-readdy-walz-newman-bursch-crew-vintage-nasa-collectible","title":"NASA Space Shuttle Discovery STS-51 Mission Pin (1993) – Culbertson, Readdy, Walz, Newman, Bursch Crew – Vintage NASA Collectible","description":"Celebrate a pivotal mission in NASA’s Shuttle era with this vintage STS-51 mission pin, commemorating Space Shuttle Discovery’s 1993 flight. The pin features the shuttle launching from Earth with a flowing American flag design — symbolizing exploration and unity in space.\u003cbr\u003eMission STS-51 launched on September 12, 1993, carrying Commander Frank Culbertson and crew members Readdy, Walz, Newman, and Bursch. The mission successfully deployed the Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS) and the ORFEUS-SPAS telescope to study ultraviolet astronomy, furthering both communications and science research.\u003cbr\u003e- Mission: STS-51 (Space Shuttle Discovery)\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1993\u003cbr\u003e- Crew: Culbertson, Readdy, Walz, Newman, Bursch\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Enamel with gold-tone metal finish\u003cbr\u003e- Backing: Standard clutch pin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuick note: These are vintage pins and may show minor signs of age or handling. The exact pin you receive will be chosen at random from the same batch shown. Most are in very good condition, though some may have small imperfections consistent with vintage items. \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com","brand":"Pintastic Hobbies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48228928815344,"sku":"1303","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7675\/2624\/files\/il_fullxfull.7390043303_mo3a.jpg?v=1777407245","url":"https:\/\/pintastichobbies.com\/products\/nasa-space-shuttle-discovery-sts-51-mission-pin-1993-culbertson-readdy-walz-newman-bursch-crew-vintage-nasa-collectible","provider":"Pintastic Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}