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This package of gloves was returned from the first Shuttle mission, STS-1 (Columbia), in 1981. On Shuttle missions, astronauts protect their hands while doing such tasks as cleaning cabin surfaces and eating utensils with germicidal wipes, handling experiment specimens, and drawing blood. Their onboard supplies include disposable sanitary gloves.

Transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian Institution in 1982.

 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-Hygiene & Waste Management Astronaut John W. Young
 Dimensions not yet measured
 Materials probably latex
 Inventory Number A19820184000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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