Rubber Padding, Rucksack #1, Apollo

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Object Details

Summary

Pieces of neoprene were included in survival rucksacks 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 piece of neoprene was not flown. It was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1978.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19782008021

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Survival

Materials

Overall: Neoprene

Dimensions

3-D: 11.4 x 0.6 x 11.4cm (4 1/2 x 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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/nv9786cfd9a-7447-432f-9204-357963557362

Record ID

nasm_A19782008021