Country of Origin: United States of America
Dimensions:
Clothing: 67.3 x 104.1 x 3.8cm (26 1/2 x 41 x 1 1/2 in.)
Other (Hem): 106.7cm (42 in.)
Other (Cuff): 22.9cm (9 in.)
Other (Armscye): 45.7cm (18 in.)
Other (Sleeve): 63.5cm (25 in.)
Clothing Size: M/L
Materials:
brass, cotton, elastic, fire-retardant cotton blend, plastic, stainless steel, synthetic fabric, Velcro
Astronaut Guion S. "Guy" Bluford, Jr. wore these clothes during the six-day Space Shuttle STS-8 mission aboard Challenger in August-September 1983, when he became the first African American in space. As a mission specialist in the five-member crew, Dr. Bluford participated in delivering a communications satellite into orbit, operating the Remote Manipulator System arm, and performing experiments. Early Shuttle astronauts wore a standard issue wardrobe of identical jackets, trousers, shirts, and other items. NASA presented Dr. Bluford's in-flight suit to the Museum shortly after the STS-8 mission.
Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center
