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This is a roll of dental flos from a Space Shuttle hygiene kit. Each astronaut aboard the orbiter had a personal hygiene kit with items for cleanliness and grooming during the mission. Contents typically include a comb, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, soap, shaving supplies, lip balm, deodorant, skin cream, nail clippers, sleep mask, and ear plugs. Astronauts can choose their own items from selected brands.

NASA transferred to the Museum a variety of extra items from personal hygiene kits packed for the STS-7, -8, and -9 Space Shuttle missions of 1983.

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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 Personal Oral Health Products, Inc.
 Dimensions 3-D (Diameter x Height): 2.7 × 3.5cm (1 1/16 × 1 3/8 in.)
 Materials Ferrous Alloy, Plastic, Paper, Adhesive, Ink, Nylon, Wood
 Inventory Number A19850471010 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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