Name/Title
PlaqueEntry/Object ID
1991.1.5Description
Plaque commemorating the crew of the Challenger Shuttle. The plaque is mounted with an insignia patch showing a shuttle and the crewmembers' names, a small American flag, and a small Vermont flag. It is printed with the inscription, "Presented to The People of the State of Vermont From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration", and "These flags and crew patch were flown as part of the Official Flight Kit aboard the orbiter "Challenger", STS 51-L, January 28, 1986." It is signed by James C. Fletcher, Administrator.Context
Produced by NASA on the first anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy.Acquisition
Accession
1991.1Source or Donor
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Governor of VermontMade/Created
Date made
1987Place
Country
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PlaqueNomenclature Sub-Class
Organizational ObjectsNomenclature Class
Ceremonial ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
22-1/2 inWidth
11-1/8 inDepth
1 inMaterial
Wood, Fabric, Metal, Plexiglass, GlassRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)Person or Organization
NASARelated Places
Place
State/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America