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STS-7 / Challenger Patch

STS-7 / Challenger Patch

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First flight of an American woman in space (Ride). Largest flight crew (five) ever launched into space aboard a single spacecraft. The crew successfully deployed two satellites. Challenger landed June 24, at 6:57 AM PDT, Edwards Air Force Base, Ca. Mission duration was six days, two hours, 24 minutes, 10 seconds. Traveled 2.2 million miles in 97 orbits.

Patch description: The Orbiter Challenger, making its second flight into space on STS-7, is featured in the art for the insignia for that NASA flight. The remote manipulator arm is positioned such that, the number 7 is formed. Likewise seven stars are visible against the black sky. Within the sun's center are representations for the five crewmembers, including, for the first time in NASA's space program, a woman - Dr. Sally K. Ride, mission specialist. The crewmember's surnames are listed along the outside edge of the sphere.

4" diameter embroidered patch.

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