STS-51-L Launch Guest Information Pack

Whole Object Name

Collection

Space Memorabilia

Description

Information pack for guest invited to the launch of STS-51-L on 28 January 1986. The pack contains:

• America’s Spaceport booklet
• STS-51-L crew photograph
• Next Logical Step booklet
• Details of Space Ambassadors Banquet at Hilton Inn Florida Center
• Guest Information sheet
• Shuttle Mission 51-L Prelaunch Profile (coral)
• Shuttle Mission 51-L Prelaunch Profile (white)
• Kennedy Space Center parking permit
• RSVP card
• 5 Teacher in Space envelopes
• Launch Bus boarding pass
• 2 ticket stubs
• 2 NASA Important Notice cards
• 4 decals
• NASA Launch Guest badge
• Teacher in Space project badge with a picture of Christa McAuliffe
• Name badge
• NASA causeway vehicle permit
• Guest information booklet
• Shuttle stamp

STS-51-L was the Challenger disaster. Shortly after launch a booster on the Challenger shuttle failed, causing the spacecraft to break apart. Tragically, all seven crew members lost their lives. The launch was broadcast live on television in the United States due to of the presence a civilian teacher, Christa McAuliffe, who would have been the first teacher in space.