Collection Assembly, Fecal, Apollo 11
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Whirlpool Corporation
- Summary
- This collection bag was designed by the Whirlpool Corporation as part of the personal hygiene system assigned to the astronauts for use during the Apollo 11 mission.
- The system is self-contained, giving the astronaut flexibility and control in a weightless environment, and allows for a simple and hygienic disposal. The paper on the round end was removed to expose an adhesive portion that astronauts could affix to themselves and use to seal the bag after use. A germicidal fluid was then released inside the bag to kill bacteria, and the bag could be resealed and placed in a containment bag for storage and disposal.
- Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1970.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Destination Moon
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19700102001
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Plastic, Adhesive, Ink, Velcro, Germicide, Synthetic Fabric, Paper
- Bag: Plastic
- Contents: Germicide packet, 8 paper towels, 1 cotton/nylon cloth
- Dimensions
- Overall (Empty Bag): 29.2 x 19.1 x 0.3cm (11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
- 3-D (Bag with Supplies): 34 x 20 x 2.5cm (13 3/8 x 7 7/8 x 1 in.)
- Overall: 0.1kg (0.2lb.)
- Record ID
- nasm_A19700102001
Clear plastic bags for apollo fecal containment system; includes inner and outer fecal bags, cleansing towel and neutralizing chemical.
