Pouch, Defecation Glove, Gemini V

Object Details

Manufacturer

McDonnell Aircraft Corp.

Summary

Zippered pouches like these ones allowed astronauts to secure equipment inside the spacecraft during the mission. According to the printing on the pouch, these ones from Gemini V were used to store gloves used in handling fecal containment bags. In the weightless and cramped confines of an orbiting spacecraft, small objects need secure locations so as not to hinder the work of the astronauts when not being used. NASA also uses Velcro on small items for short term attachment to the inside of the spacecraft.

NASA transferred this pouch to the Museum with the Gemini V spacecraft in 1968.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell Aircraft Corporation

Inventory Number

A19680329001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Synthetic Fabric

Plastic

Aluminum

Velcro

Nylon

Ink

Dimensions

3-D: 24.4 x 13.3 x 7.6cm (9 5/8 x 5 1/4 x 3 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19680329001

Usage of Metadata (Object Detail Text)

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GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e9c36ffb-1cdc-4490-af98-c14e18f0df20