This beta cloth pouch contains a spacesuit repair kit, and includes the necessary supplies to perform minor repairs to the pressure bladder in the event of a puncture. The contents include repair patches, o-rings, cleaning pads, towels, lubricant, and instructions.
The kit was part of the Command Module equipment, and was flown on Apollo 16 in April, 1972. It was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 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-Miscellaneous
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 in. tall x 6 in. wide x 1 in. deep (13.97 x 15.24 x 2.54cm)
Materials
Pouch: Beta cloth
Contents: Rubber, beta cloth, glue, lubricant
Inventory Number
A19830120000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
For more information, visit the Smithsonian’s Terms of Use.