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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 in 1981.

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-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

A19820161003

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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