Collection Assembly, Fecal, Apollo 11

Object Details

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.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Manufacturer

Whirlpool Corporation

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA

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.)

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management