Ars Technica·4 min read·medium
What's the oldest Americana flown in space?
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This article explores the history of American artifacts sent into space, specifically focusing on copper pieces from the Statue of Liberty flown on the space shuttle Discovery in 1985. It examines what qualifies as 'Americana' in the context of space exploration.
L+250 years and counting What is the oldest American object ever launched into space? From a Revolutionary War flag to the Statue of Liberty…
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