This arm bag belongs to the spacesuit that NASA astronaut Norman Thagard wore during the launch on board Soyuz TM-21 on March 14, 1995 enroute to the Mir Space station as a member of the Mir 18 Mission (3/14/95-7/7/95). Dr. Thagard was the first American to participate in a joint Russian-American human flight mission since the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975. He is also the first American to launch on board a Soyuz spacecraft.
Astronauts used the bag to protect the arm rings on the Sokol KV-2 (Falcon) pressure suit from damage during their stay on board a space station. Each bag is clearly labeled with the Russian word for arm.
NASA transferred this to the Museum in 1996.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits-Parts & Structural Components
Manufacturer
Zvezda
Dimensions
Other: 11 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 3/4 in. (28.6 x 16.5 x 1.9cm)
Materials
Cotton
Synthetic Fabric
Ink
BAG - BLUE-GRAY SYNTHETIC DOUBLE KNIT BAG
CORD - SYNTHETIC BRAIDED PULL CORD
Inventory Number
A19970069008
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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