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Vintage Steel Grip insulated bomber/work jacket featuring authentic embroidered NASA and aerospace contractor patches. This jacket was issued for Thiokol Corporation and features the NASA Manned Flight Awareness program patch along with an ASTRO-2 Space Shuttle mission patch.
The ASTRO-2 mission flew aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-67) in 1995 and carried ultraviolet astronomy experiments including HUT, UIT, and WUPPE. Thiokol Corporation was a major NASA contractor involved in the Space Shuttle program, making this an excellent piece of aerospace history.
Acquired near NASA Stennis Center the late 90s.
Features
* Steel Grip industrial/government contract jacket
* Embroidered NASA Manned Flight Awareness patch
* Embroidered Thiokol Corporation name patch
* Embroidered ASTRO-2 mission patch
* Heavy insulated bomber style
* Original front zipper
* Rib knit collar, cuffs, and waistband
* Size 56
Condition
Good vintage condition overall.
Please review all photos carefully.
Notable condition issues include:
* Holes and wear in the knit collar
* Holes in the knit waistband
* Light overall wear consistent with age and use
* Shell fabric remains clean with no major tears noted
* Embroidered patches remain bright and well attached
* Zipper functions properly
Measurements in last 3 images
A unique piece of NASA and aerospace contractor memorabilia that would display well in any space exploration, aviation, or vintage workwear collection.
