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Documented sample bags were used for organizing rock and soil samples. This type of bag was used on Apollo 15-17 and was designed to hold a 11-cm diameter rock. A dispenser held 20 of these bags. After a sample was placed in the bag, the bag was held closed by aluminum tabs.

A large collection of unused bags was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1974.

 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-Lunar Manufacturer Union Carbide Corp.
 Dimensions Overall: 8 in. long x 7 1/2 in. wide (20.32 x 19.05cm), weight (20-bag dispenser): 441 g (.9 lb), weight (individual bag): 10.2 g (.022 lb)
 Materials teflon, aluminum
 Inventory Number A19790810000 Credit Line Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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