This bag was to be used by the astronauts if they suffered from a case of motion sickness (sometimes called space sickness) at any time during the Apollo 11 mission. It could hold up to 50 cubic inches of waste material. It is believed that none were used during this mission.
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
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management
Manufacturer
NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, Crew Systems Division
Dimensions
Overall (stowed): 7.3 x 3.2 x 9.5cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
Other (unpacked): 30.5 x 15.2cm (1ft x 6in.)
Materials
Plastic
Velcro
Paper
Ink
Motion sickness bag: Polyethylene
Stowage bag: FEP-A Teflon (Dupont)
Inventory Number
A19791559000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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