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.
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
ILC Space Systems
Astronaut
Sally K. Ride
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
Materials
Fire-retardant cotton based material, synthetic fabric, Velcro, brass, plastic, stainless steel, elastic
Inventory Number
A19830241000
Credit Line
Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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