Object Details
Artist
Frank Meisler
Astronaut
Ilan Ramon, Israeli
Summary
During the flight of STS-107 in 2003 Israeli astronaut Ilon Ramon carried aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia a mezuzah identical to the one shown here. The practice of fastening mezuzahs on doorposts is common in the Jewish faith. Placed inside are scriptural passages written on a small scroll. Made by artist Frank Meisler, this replica is identical to the one that Ramon carried and was destroyed when Columbia broke up during landing.
The State of Israel presented this replica to the National Air and Space Museum in 2010 in memory of Ramon.
Credit Line
Gift of State of Israel
Inventory Number
A20100099000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Miscellaneous
Materials
Granite
Non Magnetic Metal
Paint
Dimensions
Approximate: 8.3 × 6 × 14.6cm (3 1/4 × 2 3/8 × 5 3/4 in.)
Storage: 17.8 × 24.1 × 11.4cm (7 in. × 9 1/2 in. × 4 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
Israel
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20100099000