Object Details
Summary
These packages of lubricant, sanitizer and anti-fog wipes were returned from the first Space Shuttle mission, STS-1 (Columbia), in 1981. These items would normally be used to clean a spacesuit after a spacewalk. Although a spacesuit, or Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), was not used on this mission, if it was stowed aboard for possible use, the suit maintenance kit also would have flown. There are also two pairs of silk comfort gloves to be worn inside the spacesuit gloves. NASA transferred these unused items to the Museum after the mission.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19820160000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Paper
Silk
Ink
fabric wipes impregnated with various unspecified chemicals (stericide sanitizer, lubricant, anti-fog) and silk gloves, all encased in plastic; adhesive paper labels.
Dimensions
each wipe item: 3 1/4 in. length x 1 1/4 in. width (8.3 x 3.2 cm)
glove package: 6 in. square (15.2 cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19820160000