NASA Space Shuttle Patent Print

• Printed in the U.S.A. on canvas with archival ink
• 11 X 14 inch patent print
• Restored and digitally enhanced while maintaining the integrity of the original document
  

• Product Description

• The Space Shuttle was patented in 1975 and became operational in 1982. Five space shuttles were developed and used through 135 important missions. This framed patent print is an inspiring reminder of the American space exploration program. Printed on canvas with archival ink, it is finished with a high contrast effect.

The Patent Act of 1790 established the rules for submitting a patent application; each patent application had to be submitted with specifications, a patent drawing, and, if possible, a model of the invention. Eventually, models were no longer required. The Patent Act aimed to encourage innovation and industrial progress and served to protect inventors’ rights as new technologies were developed.

There are currently over four and a half million patent case files and associated records held by the National Archives.