Kit, EMU Maintenance, Apollo 16

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Object Details

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Summary

This beta cloth pouch contains a spacesuit repair kit, and includes the necessary supplies to perform minor repairs to the pressure bladder in the event of a puncture. The contents include repair patches, o-rings, cleaning pads, towels, lubricant, and instructions.

The kit was part of the Command Module equipment, and was flown on Apollo 16 in April, 1972. It was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1983.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19830120000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Pouch: Beta cloth

Contents: Rubber, beta cloth, glue, lubricant

Dimensions

Overall: 5 1/2 in. tall x 6 in. wide x 1 in. deep (13.97 x 15.24 x 2.54cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97e02944f-1aae-4f28-afa8-7898ac79bd9a

Record ID

nasm_A19830120000