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Manufacturer:
ILC Space Systems  Search this
Astronaut:
Sally K. Ride  Search this
Materials:
Fire-retardant cotton based material, synthetic fabric, Velcro, brass, plastic, stainless steel, elastic
Dimensions:
Clothing (Laid Flat): 67.3 x 55.9 x 8.9cm (26 1/2 x 22 x 3 1/2 in.)
Clothing Size: XS-XS
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
Astronaut Sally K. Ride wore these clothes during the six-day STS-7 Space Shuttle mission aboard Challenger in June 1983, when she became the first U.S. woman in space. As a mission specialist in the first five-member Shuttle crew, she operated a variety of orbiter systems and experiment payloads. She participated in the launch of two commercial communications satellites and also operated the remote manipulator system arm to maneuver, release, and retrieve a free-flying satellite. The early Shuttle mission astronauts had a NASA-issued wardrobe of identical blue cotton-blend jackets, trousers, shorts and knit shirts with attached NASA logo and mission patches.
Dr. Ride presented her in-flight suit to the Museum in a ceremony shortly after the STS-7 mission.
Credit Line:
Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19830241000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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