The listing, 2000 Space Shuttle STS-97 KSC Launch Space Cover (VIP Card) in 4-Page Presentation Folder #40 has ended.
2000 Space Shuttle STS-97 KSC Launch Space Cover (VIP Card) in 4-Page Presentation Folder (not official). The STS-97 mission was launched on 30 Nov 2000 from Kennedy Space Center and landed at Kennedy Space Center on 11 Dec 2000. During the mission the crew of 5 astronauts installed the first set of large solar panels on the International Space Station. This space cover (VIP Card) is cancelled at Kennedy Space Center for the launch.
Note: VIP Cards are distributed to all officials and visitors to KSC for the launch. They are different for every mission and they are very rare/scarce.
Page 1 of the folder shows the STS-97 emblem
Page 2 shows the 5-member crew (including Canadian Astronaut Marc Garneau)
The STS-97 cover (VIP Card) is mounted on page 3. Note that the card includes a US and a Canadian stamp (to note Astronaut Garneau)
The STS-97 ISS-4A emblem is shown on page 4 of the folder.
All 3 photos in the card-stock folder are actually printed on the folder. The back of the VIP Card is blank.
This is #40 in a series of space-related presentation folders and covers. This is a new way of collecting space covers, first day covers. and other memorabilia.
The VIP cards are officially issued by NASA. The presentation folder is not issued by NASA or the USPS.
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