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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 spaceflight participant Christa McAuliffe, who was selected to fly as the first teacher in space on the STS 51-L Shuttle mission in 1986. She and six crewmates died in the Challenger launch accident, never reaching space. NASA transferred a number of spare astronaut name tags to the Museum over the years.

Transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian Institution in 1997.

 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 Sharon Christa McAuliffe
 Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 5.1 x 10.2cm (2 x 4 in.)
 Materials Back - Velcro and adhesive; Front - Leather with silver foil (hot press embossed)
 Inventory Number A19970595000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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