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Bags like this were installed in the Skylab toilet to capture solid waste, which was then dried, stored, and returned to Earth for analysis of the astronauts' digestion and metabolism. The bags also could be used in case of nausea and vomiting. NASA transferred some excess personal hygiene supplies and a variety of other equipment to the Museum when the program ended. These items represent solutions to basic human needs for living in space.

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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 McDonnell Douglas Corporation
 Dimensions Overall: 8 1/2 in. wide x 1 ft. 5 in. long x 1 in. deep (21.6 x 43.2 x 2.5cm)
 Materials plastic, fibrous filter material
 Inventory Number A19770931000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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