Pennant, Society of Women Geographers, STS 41-G, Sullivan

Object Details

Astronaut

Kathryn D. Sullivan

Manufacturer

Society of Woman Geographers

Summary

Kathryn Sullivan, the first U.S. woman to perform a spacewalk, took this pennant on the STS 41-G mission aboard Space Shuttle Challenger in 1984. It bears the insignia of the Society of Woman Geographers, to which she had been elected as a professional geologist and explorer. Astronauts are permitted to bring a few small personal or commemorative items like this on their missions in space. Sullivan returned the flag to the Society, which then gave it to the Museum. The Society later honored her with its Gold Medal.

Credit Line

Gift of Society of Woman Geographers

Inventory Number

A19860033000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MEMORABILIA-People

Materials

Nylon, Brass

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 43.2 x 88.9cm (17 x 35 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

See more items in

National Air and Space Museum Collection

National Air and Space Museum

Record ID

nasm_A19860033000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e5e1ff0a-e0b8-4574-ba6e-7e1ab9b18060