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This personal shaver, designed for NASA by the Whirlpool Corporation, was deisgned for use by the astronauts during the Apollo missions, though was never used during flight. Personal hygiene was an important part of the astronaut's health and well being, and the shaver was designed to work without batteries or an electrical outlet. The collection bag attached to the shaver was designed to prevent small particles from dispersing throughout the spacecraft.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1979

 Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management Manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation
 Dimensions Overall: 5 in. wide x 3 in. tall x 3 in. deep (12.7 x 7.62 x 7.62cm)
 Materials Body: Plastic, aluminum
Collector bag: Nylon
 Inventory Number A19790636000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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