Object Details
Astronaut
Franklin R. Chang-Diaz
Summary
Among the items issued to astronauts are velcro-backed leather name tags that can be attached to flight suits. This name tag is a spare for Shuttle astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, who was a mission specialist on seven space flights: STS 61-C (1986), STS-34 (1989), STS-46 (1992), STS-60 (1994), STS-75 (1996), STS-91 (1998) and STS-111 (2002). He logged over 1,600 hours in space, including 19 hours and 31 minutes in three spacewalks.
NASA transferred a number of spare astronaut name tags to the Museum over the years, including this one in 2001.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A20010111000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Materials
leather, velcro, silver foil (hot press embossed)
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 5.1 x 10.2cm (2 x 4 in.)
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_A20010111000