A Scrabble board with magnetic tiles was evaluated for possible recreational use on Skylab but was not flown on the space station in 1973-1974. Crew members generally preferred to spend leisure time reading, listening to music, and enjoying the view of Earth from the window. NASA transferred this trial set and other excess equipment to the Museum when the Skylab program ended.

Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Manufacturer

Selchow & Righter Co.

Dimensions

Other: 9 1/4 in. long x 9 1/4 in. wide (23.5 x 23.5cm)

Materials

cardboard

Inventory Number

A19840492000

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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