Among the items issued to astronauts are velcro-backed leather name tags that can be attached to flight suits. This name tag is a spare for astronaut John W. Young, who first flew on Gemini III (1965), commanded Gemini X, was Apollo 10 command module pilot, landed on the moon as Apollo 16 commander, commanded the first Shuttle mission STS-1, and commanded the first Spacelab mission STS-9 (1983). Young was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 1981.
NASA transferred a number of spare astronaut name tags to the Museum over the years, including this one in 2001.
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
John W. Young
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 5.1 x 10.2cm (2 x 4 in.)
Materials
leather, velcro, silver foil (hot press embossed)
Inventory Number
A20010150000
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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