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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