Object Details
Manufacturer
Cross Creek
Astronaut
Guion S. Bluford Jr.
Summary
Astronaut Guion S. "Guy" Bluford, Jr. wore this shirt during the six-day Space Shuttle STS-8 mission aboard Challenger in August-September 1983, when he became the first African American in space. Astronauts live and work comfortably in a normal crew cabin atmosphere or "shirt-sleeve environment" aboard the Space Shuttle. In the early 1980s astronauts on each mission wore identical dark blue knit shirts. The only difference was the unique patch for each mission crew. NASA presented Guy Bluford's complete in-flight suit to the Museum shortly after the STS-8 mission.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19840027003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing
Materials
cotton knit, plastic, synthetic fabric
Dimensions
Clothing: 78.7 x 68.6 x 2.5cm (31 x 27 x 1 in.)
Other (Hem): 102.9cm (40 1/2 in.)
Other (Chest): 96.5cm (38 in.)
Other (Armscve): 48.9cm (19 1/4 in.)
Clothing size: Men's Medium
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19840027003