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This urine transfer assembly was intended to be part of the waste containment system of the Skylab spacecraft but was never used on a mission. Astronauts urinated through the rubberized roll-on cuff attached to the cylindrical metal intake valve. The bag was emptied of urine by connecting a hose from the spacecraft to the small black and gold connector. The system collected urine in a tank, which was routinely vented into space.

NASA transferred this urine transfer assembly to the Smithsonian in 1976.

 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 Manufacturer Hamilton Standard
 Dimensions Approximate: 4.45 x 38.1 x 35.56cm (1 3/4in. x 1ft 3in. x 1ft 2in.)
 Materials Polyeurethane fabric, rubber, paper
 Inventory Number A19780074000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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