Name Tag, Space Shuttle Astronaut (Ross)

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Object Details

Astronaut

Jerry L. Ross

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 Jerry L. Ross, who was a mission specialist on STS 61-B, STS-27, STS-37, STS-55, STS-74, STS-88, and STS-110.

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

A20010141000

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

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9920cc57f-2dfc-4104-a5d1-b6231f37dd0e

Record ID

nasm_A20010141000