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Personal Hygiene Kit, Space Shuttle, Shaving Cream

Object Details

Summary
Each astronaut aboard a spacecraft has a personal hygiene kit with items for cleanliness and grooming during the mission. Contents typically include a comb, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, soap, shaving supplies, lip balm, skin cream, nail clippers, deodorant, sleep mask, wet wipes, and ear plugs. Astronauts can choose their own items from selected brands. NASA transferred to the Museum a variety of extra items, including this shaving cream, from personal hygiene kits packed for the STS-7, -8, and -9 Space Shuttle missions of 1983.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Manufacturer
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Materials
Tube: Zinc, Paint, Plastic
Shaving Cream: Unknown blended chemical contents
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/2in. x 2 1/8in. x 1 1/4in. (19.05 x 5.4 x 3.18cm)
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management
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