Clamp, Urine Collection and Transfer Assembly, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

Three of these simple spring clamps were provided to Apollo 11 astronauts to secure the urine collection and transfer assembly during donning and doffing. Such methods of securing items are critical to living in working in space where a lack of gravity allows items to move in multiple directions.

NASA transferred this clamp to the Museum in 1970 with other Apollo 11 equipment.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19791542000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management

Materials

Steel

Chrome Plating

Dimensions

Overall: 3 in. x 2 7/16 in. x 1/2 in. (7.6 x 6.2 x 1.3cm)

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/nv9c32ffaad-ef07-4e8c-942c-90dbc142af4c

Record ID

nasm_A19791542000