Vintage Steel Grip NASA Thiokol ASTRO-2 Manned Flight Awareness Jacket Sz 56 For Sale

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.

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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

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A unique piece of NASA and aerospace contractor memorabilia that would display well in any space exploration, aviation, or vintage workwear collection.