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The launch pad closeout crew members used a small seating chart attached to their forearm for reference in boarding astronauts on the shuttle. This seating chart for the final Discovery mission, STS-133 in 2011, shows the order in which the crew would board and each person's seat assignment. For efficiency, a standard color code shown on the chart marked everything pertaining to each astronaut, such as meal packages, towels, and clothing sets.

The closeout crew chief, Travis Thompson, who gave his uniform to the Museum, included this seating chart for the last crew of the Space Shuttle orbiter that now resides in the Smithsonian.

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

Dimensions

3-D: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.3cm (3 x 2 x 1/8 in.)

Materials

Paper
Velcro
Ink
Adhesive

Inventory Number

A20120269004

Credit Line

Gift of Travis T. Thompson

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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