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Flight suit worn by Charles F. Bolden during his first spaceflight, 1986
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Flight suit worn by Charles F. Bolden during his first spaceflight, 1986
African-American astronaut Charles Frank Bolden Jr. (born 1946) flew on four Space Shuttle missions. He was also a NASA administrator and a United States Marine Corps Major General. Blue full body flight suit worn by Bolden with zippers in the front and has several pockets and patches on it. The front of the suit has three patches on the chest. On the PR breast is the mission patch for STS 61C and features a circular design with an image of the space shuttle and a band displaying the names of the missions astronauts. On the PR breast is a circular NASA logo patch, above which is a leather nametag reading [CHARLES BOLDEN / MAJOR USMC]. The nametag is a dark leather with golden text and pilots insignia. On the PR shoulder is a circular patch for the 1980 NASA Astronaut Groups 9, which features the year and a space shuttle launching with nineteen white stars. The PL shoulder has an American flag patch. There are Velcro straps at the waist and zippered sections on the arms and legs for adjustments. The legs have a number of zippered pockets. A manufacturers tag with handwritten details is sewn to the inside of the suit
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This print showcases the iconic flight suit worn by Charles F. Bolden during his groundbreaking first spaceflight in 1986. As an African-American astronaut, Bolden made history with his remarkable achievements, including flying on four Space Shuttle missions and serving as a NASA administrator and United States Marine Corps Major General. The blue full body flight suit exudes both functionality and style, featuring zippers in the front for easy wearability and numerous pockets for practicality. Adorned with patches that tell a story of Bolden's incredible journey, this suit is truly a symbol of his dedication to space exploration. On the chest of the suit, three patches stand out prominently. The mission patch for STS 61C takes center stage, displaying a circular design with an image of the space shuttle alongside a band showcasing the names of all astronauts involved in this particular mission. Adjacent to it is a circular NASA logo patch representing Bolden's affiliation with this prestigious organization. Above these patches rests a distinguished leather nametag bearing Bolden's name and rank as Major USMC, complete with golden text and pilots insignia. Further embellishing this remarkable flight suit are additional patches on each shoulder: one commemorating the 1980 NASA Astronaut Groups 9, depicting a majestic space shuttle launching amidst nineteen white stars; while another proudly displays an American flag on its counterpart shoulder. With Velcro straps at the waist and zippered sections on arms and legs for personalized adjustments, along with multiple zippered pockets adorning its legs - every detail has been meticulously designed to ensure comfort without compromising utility. Preserved by Gibson & Barnes - renowned manufacturers known for their commitment to quality - this extraordinary piece serves as both an emblematic artifact from our past accomplishments in space exploration and an inspiring reminder of bold aspirations yet to be achieved.
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