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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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