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This mounted vanity license plate, reading "1-LST" for "Large Space Telescope," was given to F. Peter Simmons, an aerospace engineer who was instrumental in planning that instrument, which eventually evolved into the Hubble Space Telescope. Simmons, an engineer who studied at the George Washington University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, worked as the Director of Space Science Programs at Martin Marietta Aerospace and later as Director of Space Astronomy at Grumman Aerospace Corporation.

Simmons gave the license plate to the Museum when he donated his papers to the Museum's Archives in 2005.

 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 MEMORABILIA-People Dimensions 3-D (Plate with mount): 22.9 × 35.6 × 4.4cm (9 in. × 1 ft. 2 in. × 1 3/4 in.)
3-D (Plate alone): 15.2 × 30.5 × 1.9cm (6 × 1 × 3/4 in.)
 Materials Wood
Aluminum
Inorganics
Steel
Synthetic
 Inventory Number A20120262000 Credit Line Gift of F. Peter Simmons Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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