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Among the items issued to astronauts are velcro-backed leather name tags that can be attached to flight suits and jackets. Astronaut Guion S. "Guy" Bluford wore this name tag on his jacket during the STS-8 mission in 1983, when he became the first African American in space. Astronauts can choose the version of their name for these tags. Some prefer first or last name only; some choose nicknames. NASA transferred this name tag with Bluford's complete flight suit shortly after the mission.

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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-Accessories Astronaut Guion S. Bluford Jr.
 Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 5.1 x 10.2cm (2 x 4 in.)
 Materials embossed leather, paint, Velcro
 Inventory Number A19840027001 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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