1985 Coca Cola First Taste In Space Coke Space Can Challenger One of only 200!
1985 Coca Cola First Taste In Space Coke Space Can Challenger One of only 200!
SOLD $1,999.00 Sold: Feb 14, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
1985 Coca Cola First Taste In Space Coke Space Can Challenger One of only 200!This is one of only 200 Coca Cola cans designed to be used in space. A few of the cans were sent to space on the Space Shuttle Challenger in July 1985. The other ones were given to Coca Cola partners, executives and museums. No cans were ever originally sold, making this an extremely rare collectors item.The top of the can is affixed to a plastic and metal nozzle that allows the soda to retain its carbonation. The side of the can has a strip of Velcro to help it stay put while onboard the Shuttle in space.On July 30th, 1985 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger tasted Coca-Cola in the "space can", making this the first soft drink to be consumed in space.The item is in overall very good used condition. The Lucite display stand has some small scratches underneath the base. The can has several dents and crumples but it displays extremely well. See pictures for details.The can measures approx. 6 3/4'' high x 3 1/2'' wide. The display measures approx. 9'' high x 8'' wide x 6'' deep. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Coca Cola collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
1985 Coca Cola First Taste In Space Coke Space Can Challenger One of only 200!This is one of only 200 Coca Cola cans designed to be used in space. A few of the cans were sent to space on the Space Shuttle Challenger in July 1985. The other ones were given to Coca Cola partners, executives and museums. No cans were ever originally sold, making this an extremely rare collectors item.The top of the can is affixed to a plastic and metal nozzle that allows the soda to retain its carbonation. The side of the can has a strip of Velcro to help it stay put while onboard the Shuttle in space.On July 30th, 1985 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger tasted Coca-Cola in the "space can", making this the first soft drink to be consumed in space.The item is in overall very good used condition. The Lucite display stand has some small scratches underneath the base. The can has several dents and crumples but it displays extremely well. See pictures for details.The can measures approx. 6 3/4'' high x 3 1/2'' wide. The display measures approx. 9'' high x 8'' wide x 6'' deep. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Coca Cola collectors and appraisers.