These pieces of neoprene were part of the emergency/survival rucksack #1 that was flown on the Apollo 15 mission in July/August 1971. They were included as protectors and would have been used to protect the astronaut's hands while pulling fishing line for example, or as padding for equipment.
This item was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1978.
Display Status
This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Dimensions
3-D: 17.8 x 5.1 x 1.3cm (7 x 2 x 1/2 in.)
Materials
OVERALL - RUBBER
Inventory Number
A19781452013
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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