This lightweight beta cloth bag was used on the Apollo 11 mission for the storage of 70mm Hasselblad film magazines. As noted in the handwritten crewmember comments on the top of this artifact, the side pouches contained command module magazines while the center pouch contained lunar module film. Velcro closures ensured the magazines would not float around in space either before or after use.
NASA transferred this bag to the Musuem with other Apollo 11 equipment 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
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
Overall: 1ft x 4in. x 5in. (30.48 x 10.16 x 12.7cm)
Materials
Beta Cloth, Synthetic Fabric, Velcro, Ink, Graphite
Inventory Number
A19791659000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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