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Astronaut Joe Engle wore these flight boots aboard Enterprise during the Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests in 1977. Paired with pilot Richard Truly, Engle commanded three of the eight piloted test flights, including two of the five free-flight descents to landing. He later commanded two orbital flights aboard Columbia (STS-2, 1981) and Discovery (STS 51-I, 1985). Engle donated his flight suit, jacket, helmet, gloves, and boots to the Museum when Enterprise went on display in 2004.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear

Astronaut

Joe H. Engle

Manufacturer

The Dehner Company

Dimensions

Clothing (881g): 30.5 × 10.8 × 26cm, 0.9kg (1 ft. × 4 1/4 in. × 10 1/4 in., 1.9lb.)
men's size 8 1/2 E

Materials

black scotch grain leather, synthetic soles, metal buckles

Inventory Number

A20040272001

Credit Line

Gift of Maj. Gen. Joe H. Engle

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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