Space shuttle astronaut Pamela Melroy wore this shirt as pilot of the STS-112 mission on Atlantis in 2002, the second of her three shuttle flights to the International Space Station. The STS-112 crew delivered and installed a large solar array truss segment to expand the station. Melroy served as spacewalk choreographer to keep the crew on schedule for these tasks. NASA issued regulation pants, shorts, and sleepwear for shuttle crews, but they were allowed to select and wear their own shirts. Crews enjoyed choosing a variety of shirt styles and colors, often designed with mission insignia on the front.
Melroy gave this shirt, and various other personal possessions and papers, to the Museum in 2018.
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-Flight Clothing
Manufacturer
Lands' End
Astronaut
Pamela A. Melroy
Dimensions
3-D: 70 × 76 × 2.5cm (2 ft. 3 9/16 in. × 2 ft. 5 15/16 in. × 1 in.)
Size Small, 34-36 Regular
Materials
Cotton
Plastic
Inventory Number
A20180703000
Credit Line
Gift of Pamela A. Melroy
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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