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.
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
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
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