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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. Dr. Ellen Ochoa, an electrical engineer, became the first Hispanic woman to enter space. She flew on the Space Shuttle four times as a mission specialist: STS-56 (1993), STS-66 (1994), STS-96 (1999) and STS-110 (2002). The first three were science missions and the last went to the International Space Station. In 2013, she became director of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The gold wings insignia denotes an astronaut who is not a pilot. NASA transferred a number of astronaut name tags to the Museum over the years, including this one in 2012.

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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 Ellen Ochoa
 Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 5.1 x 10.2cm (2 x 4 in.)
 Materials embossed leather, paint, Velcro
 Inventory Number A20120253000 Credit Line Transfer from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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