This kit was part of the equipment issued to the Apollo astronauts for use in the event minor repairs to the spacesuit became necessary. The kit contains cloth tape, exterior patches, bladder sealant material, extra gaskets, etc.
Kits such as this were carried aboard all spacecraft and lunar modules during the Apollo and skylab missions. This kit was flown aboard the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969, and was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1972.
Display Status
This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Dimensions
3-D (Open): 33 × 35.6 × 3.8cm (13 × 14 × 1 1/2 in.)
Materials
Beta Cloth
Velcro
Teflon
Paper
Stainless Steel
Synthetic Fabric
Rubber
Ink
Container - beta cloth, polyester, plastic, Velcro
Container contents - plastic, rubber
Inventory Number
A19980014000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA/JSC
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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