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This urine collection and transfer hose was part of the equipment aboard the Command Module "Columbia", the Apollo 11 mission of July 1969.

Liquid waste (urine) was collected in a Urine Collection Device, used in common by the crew of an Apollo spacecraft. Roll-on cuffs provided personal sanitary protection for the astronauts using the collection device. The urine was then transferred through the Urine Transfer Tube to a tank, from which the liquid waste was vented into space.

NASA transferred this hose to the Museum in 1970.

 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 United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management Manufacturer Unknown
 Dimensions Overall: 3 ft. long x 3/4 in. wide (91.4 x 1.9cm)
 Materials Tube: Plastic, rubber, polyester
Connectors: Stainless steel
 Inventory Number A19980053000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA/JSC Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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