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The Space Shuttle is not equipped with a shower or bath, but astronauts use soap, washcloths, wet-wipes, and small towels for personal hygiene during a mission. In addition to these items, each astronaut has a kit stocked with toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, and other products for personal hygiene and grooming. This is one of several extra washcloths from the first Shuttle mission, STS-1, in April 1981.

Transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian Institution in 1982.

 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 Cannon
 Dimensions Overall: 11 in. wide x 1 ft. long (27.94 x 30.48cm)
 Materials fabric (78% cotton, 22% polyester)
 Inventory Number A19820166000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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