Kit, EMU Maintenance, Apollo 11, Flown

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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 emergency 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 11 in July, 1969. 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

A19791764000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Case: Beta cloth, velcro

Contents: Rubber, plastic, glue, nylon

Dimensions

Other: 1 in. tall x 6 in. long x 6 in. wide (2.5 x 15.2 x 15.2cm)

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/nv9242ad73a-4b24-44b5-98b3-b1828f469c48

Record ID

nasm_A19791764000