This urine collection and transfer device was provided to the astronauts aboard the Command Module of the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
Liquid waste was collected in the yellow rubberized portion of the device, which was worn under the astronaut's clothing. Roll-on cuffs provided personal sanitary protection in the weightless environment of space. Urine was transferred through the transfer tube to a tank, amd then was vented into space.
NASA transferred this 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
Whirlpool Corporation
Dimensions
3-D (yellow portion, flat, 186g): 68.6 × 38.1 × 1.9cm, 0.1kg (2 ft. 3 in. × 1 ft. 3 in. × 3/4 in., 0.2lb.)
3-D (elastic portion, flat, 36g): 45.7 × 35.6 × 0.6cm (1 ft. 6 in. × 1 ft. 2 in. × 1/4 in.)
Storage (in box): 74.3 × 52.1 × 4.4cm (2 ft. 5 1/4 in. × 1 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 1 3/4 in.)
Materials
Overall - polymer covered textile, elastic, Velcro
Valves - stainless steel, rubber, brass
Inventory Number
A19980041000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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