Object Details
Summary
These pieces of neoprene were part of the emergency/survival rucksack #1 that was flown on the Apollo 15 mission in July/August 1971. They were included as protectors and would have been used to protect the astronaut's hands while pulling fishing line for example, or as padding for equipment.
This item was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1978.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19781452013
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Materials
OVERALL - RUBBER
Dimensions
3-D: 17.8 x 5.1 x 1.3cm (7 x 2 x 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Human Spaceflight
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19781452013