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 this soap with container 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.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Astronaut
John W. Young
Manufacturer
Procter & Gamble Company
Dimensions
3-D: 10.2 x 6.4 x 3.8cm (4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Materials
plastic; soap; velcro
Inventory Number
A19820179000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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