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Members of the launch pad closeout crew always wore the patch of the current mission. This is the patch for Discovery's final mission, STS-133, flown February 24-March 9, 2011. Mission patches were backed with Velcro for easy removal and exchange. Travis Thompson, the closeout crew chief who gave his uniform to the Museum, placed this patch on it because he wanted his uniform to reflect the last flight 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

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 10.2cm (4 in. dia.)

Materials

Synthetic Fabric
Velcro

Inventory Number

A20120269005

Credit Line

Gift of Travis T. Thompson

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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