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Bags like this were available on the space shuttle for use by astronauts experiencing nausea, or space sickness, a fairly common occurrence during the first day or two of spaceflight. The fabric pouch contained plastic "barf bags" for vomit and small wipes for cleanup. Used bags and wipes were then disposed of in the shuttle's "wet trash" locker under the floor of the crew cabin. NASA transferred this and a variety of other crew items to the Museum when the space shuttle program ended in 2012.

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

EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Manufacturer

Boeing Aerospace

Dimensions

Overall: 2.5 x 8.9 x 11.7cm (1 x 3 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.)

Materials

fabric, plastic, ink

Inventory Number

A20220785000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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