Each astronaut has a personal hygiene kit with selected products for cleanliness and grooming. The kit for John Young, commander of the first Space Shuttle mission in 1981, included these razor blades and other toiletries.

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-Accessories

Manufacturer

Gillette Co.

Astronaut

John W. Young

Dimensions

3-D: 6.4 x 3.8cm (2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)

Materials

metal; plastic

Inventory Number

A19820188000

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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