• Advanced Flexible Reusable Surface Insulation (AFRSI) blanket from the forward upper section of the Space Shuttle.
• Part of the Space Shuttle’s exterior thermal protection system.
• Back of blanket covered with room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) rubber, used as an adhesive to attach the blanket to the Space Shuttle’s outer surface.

• Detailed photo of RTV shows impressions and green finish which had been applied to rivets on the surface of the Space Shuttle.
• SCRAP stamps indicate it was not to be used again. Although not so documented, this piece is certainly flown.

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Mounting location and installation engineering drawing details: