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These packages of lubricant, sanitizer and anti-fog wipes were returned from the first Space Shuttle mission, STS-1 (Columbia), in 1981. These items would normally be used to clean a spacesuit after a spacewalk. Although a spacesuit, or Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), was not used on this mission, if it was stowed aboard for possible use, the suit maintenance kit also would have flown. There are also two pairs of silk comfort gloves to be worn inside the spacesuit gloves. NASA transferred these unused items to the Museum after the mission.

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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-Accessories Dimensions each wipe item: 3 1/4 in. length x 1 1/4 in. width (8.3 x 3.2 cm)
glove package: 6 in. square (15.2 cm)
 Materials Plastic
Paper
Silk
Ink
fabric wipes impregnated with various unspecified chemicals (stericide sanitizer, lubricant, anti-fog) and silk gloves, all encased in plastic; adhesive paper labels.
 Inventory Number A19820160000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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