Object Details
Astronaut
Richard J. "Rick" Hieb
Summary
Among the items issued to astronauts are velcro-backed leather name tags that can be attached to flight suits and jackets. This name tag is a spare for astronaut Richard J. "Rick" Hieb. He flew as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle in 1991(STS-39), 1992(STS-49), and 1994(STS-65). His first flight was an unclassified Department of Defense mission, followed by a spacewalking satellite retrieval-repair mission, and the International Microgravity Lab research mission.
NASA transferred a number of spare astronaut name tags to the Museum over the years, including this one in 2000.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A20050078000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Materials
leather, velcro
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_A20050078000