Lot 178
Russian Space Program: Flown Soyuz TMA-1 Descent Module Heat Shield Ablative Roll Thruster Engine Cover, Launch Date: Oct. 30, 2002

Lot 178 Details
Russian Space Program: Flown Soyuz TMA-1 Descent Module Heat Shield Ablative Roll Thruster Engine Cover, Launch Date: Oct. 30, 2002
composite of ebonite, carbon fiber and glass, now mounted on iron stand
18.3" x 20.5" — 46.5 x 52 cm.
Estimate $1,000-$1,500
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Note:
The TMA-1 was the 5th Soyuz spacecraft to fly to the International Space Station. The present lot was part of the Thermal Control System, essential to the protection of the craft and crew during reentry and was located in front of the ‘roll thruster’ engine which manages module orientation. The TMA-1 returned to earth on May 4, 2003.