Object Details
Manufacturer
McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
Summary
Pouches and containers like this one were necessary items for storing equipment for spaceflight. This round pouch held a prism lens for a camers.
During launch, equipment such as cameras, lenses, and other experiments could not be loose inside the spacecraft as they could break or fly around and injure the astronauts. To prevent this, they were packaged inside containers and carefully stowed. When not in use during the mission, they were secured with lanyards, Velcro, or in containers to stay out of the way of astronauts as they worked in the small space of the cabin.
NASA transferred this object through the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation to the Museum in 1967.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
Inventory Number
A19680321000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Materials
Vinyl, nylon webbing, plastic, synthetic fabric, Velcro, brass, paper, ink
Dimensions
3-D (Pouch): 3.8 x 9.5cm (1 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)
3-D (Zipper Pull Strap): 14.6 x 1.1cm (5 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19680321000