This Lenin lapel pin belonged to Space Shuttle astronaut David M. Brown. He flew on Shuttle mission STS-107 (2003) and died when Columbia disintegrated during reentry. Brown earned a medical degree, served in U.S. Navy, and became flight surgeon and naval aviator. He collected pins such as this during his career as an astronaut, which took him on frequent trips to Russia. After the shuttle mission ended in tragedy, his family gave this and other personal items to the Museum, which he had enjoyed visiting in his youth.
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
Russian Federation
Type
MEMORABILIA-People
Astronaut
David M. Brown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
Overall: 3.18 x 2.54 x 0.64cm (1 1/4in. x 1in. x 1/4in.)
Materials
metal and red lacquer
Inventory Number
A20080084000
Credit Line
Gift of Paul D. and Dorothy R. Brown.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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