Small stopwatch-timers are useful for timing experiment operations and crew activities or other purposes during a Shuttle mission. Several of these devices may be used aboard the vehicle during a typical mission. This stopwatch-timer was used by John Glenn and other crew members on STS-95 in 1998, a mission focused on astronomy, materials science, and biomedical research. NASA gave it to the Museum after the mission.
Display Status
This object is on display in One World Connected at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Astronaut
John H. Glenn, Jr.
Dimensions
3-D: 7 × 6 × 1.9cm (2 3/4 × 2 3/8 × 3/4 in.)
Materials
Plastic case with velcro strips on back
Inventory Number
A19990150000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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