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This urine collection and transfer device, designed by the Whirlpool Corporation, was part of the equipment aboard the Command Module of the Skylab 3 mission in July, 1973, and was assigned to Alan Bean. As it was not used during the mission, it was returned to Earth and transferred to the National Air and Space Museum.

Liquid waste (urine) was collected in a Urine Collection and Transfer Device, worn by the astronauts, with roll-on cuffs providing personal sanitary protection. The urine was then transferred through the Urine Transfer Tube to a tank, from which the liquid waste was vented into space.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1979.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management Manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation
 Dimensions Overall: 25 in. wide x 9 5/8 in. tall x 1 in. deep (63.5 x 24.45 x 2.54cm)
 Materials Bladder: Rubberized fabric
Belt: Elastic (cotton, rubber)
Valve: Aluminium
Hose: Rubber, brass
 Inventory Number A19770900000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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