Mae Jemison's Space Suit Name Tag

Object Details

Summary:

Among the items issued to astronauts are velcro-backed leather name tags that can be attached to flight suits and jackets. Dr. Mae Jemison, a physician and medical researcher, wore this name tag as a mission specialist when she became the first African American woman to enter space. Her only Space Shuttle flight was STS-47 (1992), a joint Spacelab mission for the United States and Japan. The gold wings insignia denotes an astronaut who is not a pilot. NASA transferred a number of astronaut name tags to the Museum over the years, including this one in 2012.

Credit Line:

Transfer from NASA

Restrictions & Rights:

Do not reproduce without permission from the Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Inventory Number:

A20120252000

Astronaut:

Mae C. Jemison

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Materials:

embossed leather, paint, Velcro

Dimensions:

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 5.1 x 10.2cm (2 x 4 in.)

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories