Name Tag, Space Shuttle Astronaut (Scobee)

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Object Details

Astronaut

Francis R. (Dick) Scobee

Summary

Among the items issued to astronauts are Velcro-backed leather name tags that can be attached to their flight suits and jackets. This name tag was a spare for astronaut Francis R. (Dick) Scobee. He piloted a 1984 Space Shuttle mission (Challenger, STS 41-C) and was commander of the STS 51-L Challenger mission in 1986 that ended in a fatal launch accident. NASA transferred a number of spare astronaut name tags to the Museum over the years.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19970602000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories

Materials

leather, Velcro, adhesive, silver embossingleather, 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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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/nv950b0f384-e753-4bd1-982c-502a89110dc8

Record ID

nasm_A19970602000