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Object details:

Object Name: Game, Velcro Darts, Skylab
Smithsonian Record ID: edanmdm:nasm_A19731653000

	Object Name
	Game, Velcro Darts, Skylab

	Metadata Usage
	Not determined

	Guid
	http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95d82e28a-f40c-4a8f-8851-c32d4e0e8683

	Data Source
	National Air and Space Museum

	Manufacturer
	Velcro Corporation

	Materials
	Velcro (nylon and polyester), Beta cloth, plastic, ink

	Dimensions
	Overall: 1 ft. 3 1/2 in. long x 1 ft. wide (39.37 x 30.48cm)

	Dimensions
	Other (darts): 2 in. long (5.08cm)

	Summary
	This darts game is a replica of one flown aboard Skylab, a manned space station launched into Earth orbit by the United States in May 1973. A crew of three astronauts occupied Skylab during each of three missions. The longest mission, which lasted almost three months, ended in February 1974. Several recreational items such as this dart set were stowed aboard Skylab for the astronauts' use in off-duty time. For safer play in space, the sharp point of the darts was replaced by a Velcro patch, which sticks to Velcro strips on the target. The Velcro Corporation made this set and gave it to the Museum during the year of Skylab missions.

	Country of Origin
	United States of America

	Credit Line
	Gift of Velcro Corporation

	Inventory Number
	A19731653000

	Type
	PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

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