Patch, Mission, Space Shuttle, STS-133

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Object Details

Summary

Members of the launch pad closeout crew always wore the patch of the current mission. This is the patch for Discovery's final mission, STS-133, flown February 24-March 9, 2011. Mission patches were backed with Velcro for easy removal and exchange. Travis Thompson, the closeout crew chief who gave his uniform to the Museum, placed this patch on it because he wanted his uniform to reflect the last flight of the Space Shuttle orbiter that now resides in the Smithsonian.

Credit Line

Gift of Travis T. Thompson

Inventory Number

A20120269005

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories

Materials

Synthetic Fabric

Velcro

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 10.2cm (4 in. dia.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e3e5202f-bca7-42f7-8060-fca352f890ec

Record ID

nasm_A20120269005