STS-79, 9/18/1996, Date is between the Launch and Return dates

Own Limited-Edition Atlantis STS-79 Silk Covers

Produced by Colorano, this set of 10 covers honors important moments from the Space Shuttle Atlantis’ 17th mission, STS-79 (the 79th mission of the Space Shuttle program). 

These popular Colorano covers feature “silk” cachets that are produced through a special screening process and then bonde...  more

Own Limited-Edition Atlantis STS-79 Silk Covers

Produced by Colorano, this set of 10 covers honors important moments from the Space Shuttle Atlantis’ 17th mission, STS-79 (the 79th mission of the Space Shuttle program). 

These popular Colorano covers feature “silk” cachets that are produced through a special screening process and then bonded to the envelope.  Each cachet pictures a photo from the mission and is surrounded by a golden border.  The covers all bear patriotic US stamps and cancellations relating to events from the mission.  You can discover the story behind each one with the informative captions next to the cachets.

Launched on September 16, 1996, STS-79 was the first US shuttle mission to reach the fully completed Mir space station.  The mission also included the first American crewmember exchange – the return of Shannon Lucid.  Lucid had spent 188 days in space, a world record for a female astronaut. 

Discover more stories from this mission – order your silk covers today.