NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System Tile | 1980s Original NASA-Issued Artifact

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Authentic NASA Space Shuttle HRSI tile from the 1980s, silica-based ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass (RCG) coating, designed for high-temperature reentry, displayed in original NASA-issued case with documentation.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System Tile from the 1980s, displayed with original NASA-issued case and documentation, real aerospace artifact.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle HRSI tile from the 1980s, silica-based ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass (RCG) coating, designed for high-temperature reentry, displayed in original NASA-issued case with documentation.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System Tile from the 1980s, displayed in original NASA case with documentation verifying authenticity.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle thermal protection system tile from the 1980s, displayed in NASA-issued case with documentation. Rare aerospace artifact for collectors.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle HRSI thermal protection tile, 1980s silica-ceramic block with black Reaction Cured Glass coating, used for reentry heat resistance.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System (TPS) tile from the 1980s, made of silica-based ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass coating, used for reentry heat resistance, preserved in NASA-issued display case.
Original NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System label explaining silica insulation tiles, heat resistance, and Lockheed design used in 1980s shuttle program.
NASA Space Shuttle launch footage with 1980s orbiter on launch pad — video showcasing real 2,300°F thermal protection system tile from Relic and Rarity.
  • Authentic NASA Space Shuttle HRSI tile from the 1980s, silica-based ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass (RCG) coating, designed for high-temperature reentry, displayed in original NASA-issued case with documentation.
  • Authentic NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System Tile from the 1980s, displayed with original NASA-issued case and documentation, real aerospace artifact.
  • Authentic NASA Space Shuttle HRSI tile from the 1980s, silica-based ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass (RCG) coating, designed for high-temperature reentry, displayed in original NASA-issued case with documentation.
  • Authentic NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System Tile from the 1980s, displayed in original NASA case with documentation verifying authenticity.
  • Authentic NASA Space Shuttle thermal protection system tile from the 1980s, displayed in NASA-issued case with documentation. Rare aerospace artifact for collectors.
  • Authentic NASA Space Shuttle HRSI thermal protection tile, 1980s silica-ceramic block with black Reaction Cured Glass coating, used for reentry heat resistance.
  • Authentic NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System (TPS) tile from the 1980s, made of silica-based ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass coating, used for reentry heat resistance, preserved in NASA-issued display case.
  • Original NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System label explaining silica insulation tiles, heat resistance, and Lockheed design used in 1980s shuttle program.
  • NASA Space Shuttle launch footage with 1980s orbiter on launch pad — video showcasing real 2,300°F thermal protection system tile from Relic and Rarity.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle HRSI tile from the 1980s, silica-based ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass (RCG) coating, designed for high-temperature reentry, displayed in original NASA-issued case with documentation.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System Tile from the 1980s, displayed with original NASA-issued case and documentation, real aerospace artifact.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle HRSI tile from the 1980s, silica-based ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass (RCG) coating, designed for high-temperature reentry, displayed in original NASA-issued case with documentation.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System Tile from the 1980s, displayed in original NASA case with documentation verifying authenticity.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle thermal protection system tile from the 1980s, displayed in NASA-issued case with documentation. Rare aerospace artifact for collectors.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle HRSI thermal protection tile, 1980s silica-ceramic block with black Reaction Cured Glass coating, used for reentry heat resistance.
Authentic NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System (TPS) tile from the 1980s, made of silica-based ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass coating, used for reentry heat resistance, preserved in NASA-issued display case.
Original NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System label explaining silica insulation tiles, heat resistance, and Lockheed design used in 1980s shuttle program.
NASA Space Shuttle launch footage with 1980s orbiter on launch pad — video showcasing real 2,300°F thermal protection system tile from Relic and Rarity.

NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System Tile | 1980s Original NASA-Issued Artifact

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: United States (NASA, Space Shuttle Program)
Material: Silica-based ceramic core with black Reaction Cured Glass (RCG) coating
Period: 1980s (Used in NASA’s Space Shuttle Program)

Description
Own a genuine artifact from the golden age of American spaceflight — an authentic NASA Space Shuttle High-Temperature Reusable Surface Insulation (HRSI) tile, part of the revolutionary Thermal Protection System (TPS) that enabled reusable spacecraft. Designed to withstand reentry temperatures up to 1,260°C (2,300°F), these ultra-light silica-based ceramic tiles protected orbiters like Columbia, Challenger, and Discovery during missions. Each was coated with NASA’s proprietary black RCG glass, balancing extreme heat resistance with minimal weight.

This example, preserved in its original NASA-issued case with full documentation, represents a cornerstone of aerospace engineering and the legacy of human innovation in space exploration.

Features

- Authentic NASA HRSI thermal protection tile (1980s Shuttle Program)

- Constructed of silica-ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass coating

- Rated for extreme heat tolerance up to 1,260°C (2,300°F)

- Includes original NASA-issued protective case and certificate of authenticity

- Direct provenance from NASA’s Space Shuttle materials division archives

Cultural Significance
The Space Shuttle Program (1981–2011) marked a pivotal era in human spaceflight, combining reusability, science, and engineering brilliance. Each orbiter carried over 20,000 precision-engineered tiles, forming the protective skin that made countless missions possible — from satellite launches to the assembly of the International Space Station. This tile embodies that achievement, representing both the ingenuity of NASA’s engineers and the enduring human pursuit of exploration beyond Earth.

Condition
Excellent, preserved in its original NASA archival case, with full documentation verifying authenticity and flight program origin.

Dimensions (Approximate)
Height: 1 in
Width: 4 in
Depth: 1 in

Age
1980s, NASA Space Shuttle Program

Learn More 

Find Out More About NASA Thermal Tiles: NASA Thermal Protection Materials Branch

Watch a Space Shuttle Thermal Tile Demonstration: Space Shuttle Thermal Tile Demonstration

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: United States (NASA, Space Shuttle Program)
Material: Silica-based ceramic core with black Reaction Cured Glass (RCG) coating
Period: 1980s (Used in NASA’s Space Shuttle Program)

Description
Own a genuine artifact from the golden age of American spaceflight — an authentic NASA Space Shuttle High-Temperature Reusable Surface Insulation (HRSI) tile, part of the revolutionary Thermal Protection System (TPS) that enabled reusable spacecraft. Designed to withstand reentry temperatures up to 1,260°C (2,300°F), these ultra-light silica-based ceramic tiles protected orbiters like Columbia, Challenger, and Discovery during missions. Each was coated with NASA’s proprietary black RCG glass, balancing extreme heat resistance with minimal weight.

This example, preserved in its original NASA-issued case with full documentation, represents a cornerstone of aerospace engineering and the legacy of human innovation in space exploration.

Features

- Authentic NASA HRSI thermal protection tile (1980s Shuttle Program)

- Constructed of silica-ceramic with black Reaction Cured Glass coating

- Rated for extreme heat tolerance up to 1,260°C (2,300°F)

- Includes original NASA-issued protective case and certificate of authenticity

- Direct provenance from NASA’s Space Shuttle materials division archives

Cultural Significance
The Space Shuttle Program (1981–2011) marked a pivotal era in human spaceflight, combining reusability, science, and engineering brilliance. Each orbiter carried over 20,000 precision-engineered tiles, forming the protective skin that made countless missions possible — from satellite launches to the assembly of the International Space Station. This tile embodies that achievement, representing both the ingenuity of NASA’s engineers and the enduring human pursuit of exploration beyond Earth.

Condition
Excellent, preserved in its original NASA archival case, with full documentation verifying authenticity and flight program origin.

Dimensions (Approximate)
Height: 1 in
Width: 4 in
Depth: 1 in

Age
1980s, NASA Space Shuttle Program

Learn More 

Find Out More About NASA Thermal Tiles: NASA Thermal Protection Materials Branch

Watch a Space Shuttle Thermal Tile Demonstration: Space Shuttle Thermal Tile Demonstration

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