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This STS-8 mission patch is memorabilia from the eighth Space Shuttle mission, the third for Challenger. It conducted the first night launch and night landing. The five-person crew included Commander Richard H. Truly, Pilot Daniel C. Brandenstein, as well as Mission Specialists Dale A. Gardner, Guion S. Bluford, Jr., and William E. Thornton. Notably, on this flight Bluford became the first American person of color to fly in space.

Michael O'Harro donated this patch to the Museum in 1993.

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

MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 10.5 × 10.1cm (4 1/8 × 4 in.)

Materials

heat sealable film, plastic and polyester threads

Inventory Number

A19970972000

Credit Line

Gift Michael O'Harro

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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