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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 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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