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T O P I C R E V I E WChris NSeeing the story on the Challenger wreckage court case, I was just curious as to the legal position for the non-Challenger scrap parts that turn up for sale (a few of which I have bought)Anybody have a clue?Robert PearlmanAs long as the pieces were not lifted from space agency (Psst...wanna buy a slightly used Space Shuttle Main Engine?), then you should be okay. The important thing to remember is to always look for scrap tags or paperwork. First, this provides a proof of authenticity and can often lend clues to if/when the item flew . Secondly, it shows that NASA discarded the piece and therefore no longer claims ownership.You can even own material from the Challenger if the item was scrapped BEFORE the explosion. It is only remnants of the wreckage which are protected.- Robert[This message has been edited by Robert Pearlman (edited August 24, 2000).]
Anybody have a clue?
The important thing to remember is to always look for scrap tags or paperwork. First, this provides a proof of authenticity and can often lend clues to if/when the item flew . Secondly, it shows that NASA discarded the piece and therefore no longer claims ownership.
You can even own material from the Challenger if the item was scrapped BEFORE the explosion. It is only remnants of the wreckage which are protected.
- Robert
[This message has been edited by Robert Pearlman (edited August 24, 2000).]
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