NASA STS-54 TDRS-F Deployment Archive Bundle: Endeavour Lithograph & Custom Hat
A core piece of 1990s NASA history! This bundle features the official mission documentation and custom gear from the flight that completed a vital link in the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite system.
STS-54: Completing the Network
Launched in January 1993 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, STS-54 was a high-priority mission dedicated to enhancing NASA’s communication capabilities with orbiting spacecraft.
  • TDRS-F Deployment: The primary goal was the successful deployment of the TDRS-F (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite), which became TDRS-6 once operational. This satellite provided the essential data link between the Space Shuttle, the future ISS, and ground control.
  • Station Assembly Rehearsal: Mission Specialists Mario Runco and Gregory Harbaugh performed a nearly 5-hour spacewalk (EVA) to test "fine motor" tasks and move large objects in the cargo bay—critical data used to design the assembly procedures for the International Space Station.
  • Physics of Toys: This mission famously filmed the "Physics of Toys" educational series, where the crew demonstrated how common toys like yo-yos and slinkies behave in microgravity for students across the globe.
  • The Crew: Led by Commander John Casper and Pilot Donald McMonagle, featuring Mission Specialists Mario Runco, Jr., Gregory Harbaugh, and Susan Helms (her first spaceflight).
  • WHAT’S IN THE BUNDLE:
  • OFFICIAL NASA CREW LITHOGRAPH (Vintage Original 8"x10")
  • Mission: STS-54 Endeavour
  • Catalog Code: JSCCL-126 (Official NASA Johnson Space Center Identifier).
  • Details: An official government-issued lithograph printed in 1993. The front features the portrait of the five-member crew in their blue flight suits. The reverse contains the full mission profile, crew biographies, and the mission insignia.
  • Condition: Excellent "New Old Stock" condition.
CUSTOM NASA "MEATBALL" CAP (Your Choice of Style!)
  • Condition: Brand New with Tags (NWT).
  • The Custom Touch: Features a premium 3.5” embroidered NASA "Meatball" logo patch, custom-applied for a bold, classic look.
  • YOUR CHOICE: Please message at checkout to select your hat style:
    • TACTICAL: Durable, Velcro-ready, field-style.
    • TRUCKER: Classic mesh back, snapback closure.
    • PERFORMANCE: Lightweight, moisture-wicking for active use.
    • BASEBALL: Traditional structured cotton fit.
    • (Note: If no style is selected within 24 hours of purchase, a random selection will be sent by default.)
SHIPPING & HANDLING:
  • Protection: The vintage lithograph is placed in a protective sleeve. The set is shipped in a sturdy box to ensure the hat arrives uncrushed.
  • Service: Calculated shipping via USPS Ground Advantage (includes tracking).

📜 Authenticity & Provenance: Sourced directly from the personal collection of a retired NASA Engineer who was based at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Documentation provided provenance reference and not included in auction, are official NASA mission mailers, STS-40 personnel identification, and authentic mission-specific landing permits from the Dryden Flight Research Center.