Collection and Transfer Assembly, Urine, Collins, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Manufacturer

Whirlpool Corporation

Summary

This urine collection and transfer device was part of the equipment aboard the Command Module of the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969, and was assigned to command module pilot Michael Collins.

Liquid waste (urine) was collected in a Urine Collection and Transfer Device, worn by the astronauts, with roll-on cuffs providing personal sanitary protection. The urine was then transferred through the Urine Transfer Tube to a tank, from which the liquid waste was vented into space.

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

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA

Inventory Number

A19791763000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management

Materials

Neoprene-Coated Nylon, Natural Rubber, Velcro, Synthetic Fabric, Steel, Aluminum, Elastic

Dimensions

Approximate: 2.54 x 66.04 x 36.83cm (1in. x 2ft 2in. x 1ft 2 1/2in.)

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/nv949d44f62-9eea-432d-a2a7-9bd45d51c927

Record ID

nasm_A19791763000