NASA Special Collection Database

Category Stowage/Protective Containers

Description 37.4" X 25.19" White, synthetic material drawstring bag, rounded at one end with the drawstring at the other. Beige nylon drawstring runs around lip of bag inside sewn channel, emerging from two metal grommets in a rigid black plastic brace. The two ends are held in place by a black clamp and tied together. On the front are two vertical Velcro strips, and a label reading "ITEM JETTISON STOWAGE BAG", "PART NO. SEB13100134-304", "CODE ID. IBZZO", "CONTRACT NO. NAS9-20000". Also on this label is "UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE" along the bottom, and "S/N MARG 3" in black marker. On the middle front of the bag is a rectangular patch with a clear plastic face, sewn to the main bag on three edges so that a label may be slipped under the fourth edge. Back of the bag features a loop of same fabric, forming a handle or strap attached by Velcro strips as found on front. Item is in very good condition.

Barcode 31315006850114

Provenance Shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77062. Currently Held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is part of order #25.

Purpose In the sealed atmosphere of a shuttle or station, managing waste and debris is a constant consideration. To return to Earth for study, even garbage must be stored, and without much room to spare, some times things must be jettisoned. NASA is extremely careful to control and catalog everything in orbit- even their garbage.

For more information:

The International Space Station policy on material jettisons, including a table tracking all debris from the First Element launch of November 20, 1998:
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20060024715.pdf

More materials on stowage control and jettison:
https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/tnD7434Stowage.pdf

Category Stowage/Protective Containers

Description 40" X 26" black cotton gabardine bag with armholes and 16" metal zipper. Armholes are elasticized. Both sides have white nylon signs giving instructions on use. One 4" X 2" paper sticker gives serial numbers and red marker is present on one of the sides. The opposite side has white printing indicating the bag's use. and serial number. The inside holds a blackout liner; white on one side and black on the other with another 16" zipper. Item is in very good condition.

Barcode 31315006850353

Provenance Sent from Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Currently held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Part of order #28.

Purpose A blackout film changing bag that allows crew to remove and load standard film from Linhof 127mm cameras. Bag has two layers to ensure that film is not exposed.

For more information on this topic or NASA photography:

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/archive/index.php/t-126059.html

https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/apollo.photechnqs.pdf

Category Stowage/Protective Containers

Description 17" X 11" X 8" beige nylon container. Item is quite yellowed and has permanent accordion folds. Front has four .625" rivets, one 4.5" X 3.25" beige and clear, windowed patch, and one 3.38" X 1.625" beige nylon label. Printed on label in black and red, "9ATRN, CIII, BAG, PERSONAL STOW., RB69-000905-001, 2D628-HG1-1860007." oNE 2" x 1" white piece of velcro is sewn to the bag at the top, middle. The two smaller side of bag, each have handle straps and a piece of velcro sewn. The top of item has two window flaps of beige nylon and clear plastic. The back of item has four .625" rivets applied and four 2" X 2" white pieces of velcro sewn. Bottom has four 2" X 2" white pieces of velcro and considerable hand sewing. Item has a few random scuff marks. One 25" X 24.5" clear plastic bag is included with artifact. One 2.5" X 1" green label and one 4" X 2" white label, are affixed to the bag. For label information see photograph. Items are worn and in fair condition.

Barcode 31315006850338

Provenance Sent from Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Currently held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Part of order #29.

Purpose It's important for astronauts to keep things organized, especially if their socks and shoes float away when left unattended. Many NASA containers and bags feature small pockets and lots of fastening straps to keep things where they're put.

For ore information:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/multimedia/gallery/iss032e011054.html

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/multimedia/gallery/iss030e155920.html

Category Stowage/Protective Containers

Description One ecru canvas bag, interfaced, ventilation hole, four blue Velcro pieces sewn to bottom. Blue double zipper goes around the sides. Four white loops are sewn to the top. Has label, Stowage Bag Assy., Athletic Shoes, Part NO. 528-20851-1, Serial NO. 1001, Size N/A, Code ID 81205 MFG. 2/92, Contract NO. NAS9-17540, Boeing Aerospace Operations, Inc. One large plastic bag included. Item is in very good condition.

Barcode 31315005265579

Provenance Shipped from LBJ Space Center. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Not flown. Made by Boeing Aerospace Operations. Part of order #4.

Purpose After extensive research no information could be found on this specific artifact though mention of a shoe bag can be found on a pdf list of tools and stowage.

Category Stowage/Protective Containers

Description 18" X 13.5" X 7.5" canvas bag with zipper on three sides. Clear plastic window on the front. Velcro on every side. Items is collapsable. Item is in very good condition.

Barcode 31315005263831

Provenance Shipped from LBJ Space Center. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Not flown. Item is in original condition. Part of order # 1.

Purpose Transfer bags, known as CTB’s (Cargo Transfer Bags), contain cargo to be used for launch of flights and return flights, and can also be used for disposal. Transfer bags are stored in the shuttle middeck lockers. Unlike the bags referenced in these sources, our bag has a clear window on one side so astronauts can view items held inside.

Category Medical

Description 14" X 9.75" white canvas bag with English and Russian writing. English writing includes DRIED CHEMISTRY RETURN SAMPLE BAG and RETURN TO EARTH. P/N 5DD46115464-701. Four velcro patches on the back of bag. Item is in good condition.

Barcode 31315006310150

Provenance Shipped from LBJ Space Center. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Not flown. Item is in original condition with some random pen marks. Part of order #11-1.

Purpose When astronauts had to go to the bathroom up in space, the absence of gravity makes urine bags a necessity as a means of waste management.

Information gathered at:

http://history.nasa.gov/SP-368/s6ch2.htm

Category Medical

Description 11.25" X 6.63" X 4" white canvas bag with black Velcro. Two pouches on the inside lid; one labeled syringe + Needle the other 4" X 4" Gauze Squares. Item has dirt smudges and stains throughout. Item is in bad condition.

Barcode 31315005263418

Provenance Shipped from LBJ Space Center. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Not flown. Item is in rough condition with blood stains and random dirt. Use gloves when examining. Part of order # 3. Please note* Singular bag but title is listed in the plural form as from NASA.

Purpose Bandage kit bags such as the one shown here are a part of the Shuttle Orbiter Medical System also known as SOMS. The kits aid crew member in treating injuries and illnesses, and stabilizes major injuries until crew land back on earth. The contents of the bag depend on the length of the mission and the jobs being done by the astronauts.

Category Electronics

Description 1.5" X 1" X 5.25" Aluminum compartment, long rectangular shape. Has battery anode and cathode drawings on side. Has caution note on one side, and has Battery Unit P/N SDD39119155-001, S/N 1004. Last side has cutout with view of wires. Item is in good condition.

Barcode 31315005265645

Provenance included tag references LBJ Space Center, Houston, TX as origin. Was inventoried 10 times beginning in 1992. Unclear if used ever. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Unit barcode and archival box are shared with Microphone Boom Assembly.* Part of order #4.

Purpose For display purposes only. Battery pack of undescribed origin. No further information is know. We are including some links to logs of astronauts changing battery packs.