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Among the items issued to astronauts are Velcro-backed name tags that can be attached to their flight suits and jackets. This name tag is a spare for Shuttle astronaut Robert L. Crippen, who served as pilot on the first Shuttle mission (STS-1, Columbia, in 1981) and as commander on STS-7 (Challenger, 1983), STS 41-C and STS 41-G (both Challenger, 1984). Astronauts chose the version of their name for these tags and wore different tags for different occasions. This one bears Crippen's nickname. NASA transferred a number of spare astronaut name tags to the Museum over the years.

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 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories Astronaut Robert L. Crippen
Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 5.1 x 10.2cm (2 x 4 in.)
Materials leather, Velcro, adhesive, silver embossing
Inventory Number A19970590002 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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