Each Smithsonian twist-top rollerball pen has the Smithsonian logo engraved on the top ring and sun logo on the top disc. A serial number is engraved as well on the top ring and each pen is packaged in a matching commemorative tube.

The Discovery Shuttle embodies well the 30-year history of human space flight from 1981 to 2011 and is on display at the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar. This rollerball pen has been etched and printed with details from this accomplished orbiting vehicle finished with black accents.