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Thank you for looking, This recent find comes from Estate of Retired NASA MSFC Aerospace Engineer that was part of ABMA and NASA working with Wernher von Braun on the pioneering Rocket Team. Mr. Thomson was ultimately responsible for the development of the H1, J2 and F1 Rocket Engines and eventually put in charge of the Shuttle "SSME" development in 1968, Lastly from 1971-86 he served as Chief Engineer for the Space Shuttle Main Engine the RS-25. This listing is for a Set of 7 items relating to NASA STS-3 SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA LIFTOFF and LAUNCH - NASA badge shown in picture #12 is not included but in reference to previous owner. Included in listing are the following:

NASA ORIGINAL KODAK 1ST GENERATION PHOTO STS-3 LIFT OFF (purple ink stamp) - #221081 - 3/22/82
NASA ORIGINAL KODAK 1ST GENERATION PHOTO STS-3 LAUNCH from the FIRING ROOM1 - Photo shows Mr. Thomson with others - #221080 - 3/22/82
NASA ORIGINAL KODAK 1ST GENERATION PHOTO - FIRING ROOM1 - Mr. Thompson Center front with Green STS 3 Badge Included in listing..
NASA STS-3 COLUMBIA MARCH 1982 FLOWN METAL MEDALLION
NASA (#68) PERMANENT BADGE STS-3 ENGINEERING SUPORT AREA
NASA GUEST BADGE MANNED FLIGHT AWARENESS
NASA STS-3 LAUNCH HONOREE RECEPTION MANNED FLIGHT AWARENESS Ticket (with stub still attached) No. 1103.

All items are in Excellent overall condition for use/age with minimal storage wear. Please see condition description and all pictures. Note: International orders are subject to buyers Country charging tariff/customs fees upon entry - Not included in Purchase/shipping price for item. To see more Vintage/Antique Collectibles from this Estate, other Estates and several Picks just VISIT My Store Link and Thank You for Looking!!!