This urine collection and transfer hose was part of the equipment aboard the Command Module "Columbia", the Apollo 11 mission of July 1969.
Liquid waste (urine) was collected in a Urine Collection Device, used in common by the crew of an Apollo spacecraft. Roll-on cuffs provided personal sanitary protection for the astronauts using the collection device. The urine was then transferred through the Urine Transfer Tube to a tank, from which the liquid waste was vented into space.
NASA transferred this hose to the Museum in 1970.
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
Unknown
Dimensions
Overall: 3 ft. long x 3/4 in. wide (91.4 x 1.9cm)
Materials
Tube: Plastic, rubber, polyester
Connectors: Stainless steel
Inventory Number
A19980053000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA/JSC
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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