Each astronaut has a personal hygiene kit with selected products for cleanliness, grooming, and comfort. Some crew members sleep better when they wear ear plugs and a mask to block ambient noise and light. These ear plugs from John Young's sleep kit were returned from the first Space Shuttle mission (STS-1, Columbia) in 1981.
NASA transferred his sleep kit to the Smithsonian after the mission.
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-Personal Items
Dimensions
3-D (Earplug, Each): 2.2 x 1.3cm (7/8 x 1/2 in.)
Other (Bag): 6.7 x 5.4cm (2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in.)
Materials
foam, plastic
Inventory Number
A19820161002
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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