STS-122 FLOWN postcard – RARE

STS-122 Flown Postcard – Carried Aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis & the Columbus Space Laboratory (Numbered, Limited to 279)

A rare and authentic space-flown collectible from a landmark mission in European space exploration. This official STS-122 flown postcard was carried aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis during the Columbus module delivery mission to the International Space Station, launched on February 7, 2008.

What makes this artifact particularly special:

• Carried into space aboard the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Columbus science laboratory, permanently installed on the ISS during the mission

• Only 279 postcards were flown, each individually numbered as part of a limited edition

• Directly linked to a major milestone in ESA’s contribution to the ISS

Key Features:

• Official space-flown postcard from STS-122

• Numbered limited edition – one of only 279 flown pieces

• Flown aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis (OV-104) and the Columbus module, ESA's first permanent research facility in space

• Certified flown status, ideal for display or investment

A prized item for collectors of flown space memorabilia, ESA milestones, or Shuttle-era artifacts—commemorating the mission that marked Europe's full entry into long-duration space science.