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This fecal collection subsystem was assigned to astronaut Alan Shepard, though it is unknown if it was flown on the Apollo 14 mission.

This subsystem was part of the personal hygiene equipment developed for the astronauts, to be worn while wearing a spacesuit during the Apollo era, and was was worn with a collection device underneath.

It was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1972.

 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 B. Welson & Co., United States of America
 Dimensions Approximate: 1ft 4in. x 1ft 2in. x 1in. (40.64 x 35.56 x 2.54cm)
 Materials Overall: Elastic, nylon
 Inventory Number A19720583000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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