NASA Special Collection Database

Category Testing Equipment

Description 2 - white bags measuring 12" X 11.5" attached by a 1" woven white piece of strapping with black latch. One bag reads EMPTY and the other reads FILLED, DSO 622 MS1. There are 5 brown stains on the Empty bag. All items included are in good condition.

Barcode 31315006850445

Provenance Shipped from George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812, Greg Tate. Currently Held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is part of order #23-1.

Purpose Artifacts like ours were used to collect breath samples on the International Space Station, on STS-51 and MIR-18/STS-71 to measure gastro-intestinal systems. These tests included measuring breath , urine and saliva samples. Research found that of the breath sample bags used, “Nine of the inflight breath sample bags did not contain sufficient breath samples for analysis. It was discovered that the port of the bags was not sealed when received by the investigator. However, this loss of samples did not impact analysis results.”

For more information:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/64.html

http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/history/shuttle-mir/science/hls/pharm/sc-hls-pharm.htm

http://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/arc-16902-1.pdf

Category Shuttle Hardware

Description 2.25" X 54" black nylon strap. Item has one white label, "PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC 45402, LAP BELT ME 621-0077-0009, BWSTSD CONTROL NO., SERIAL NO. 365, PART NO. 1111354-03, DATE OF MFG APR 1993." The end with the label has one triangular black metal piece attached and one black adjustment apparatus. On the opposite end is one black metal piece with a tab and one elastic band to hold end in place. 10" X 10.5" clear plastic zip-bag. One 4" X 2" white label is located at the top, right of bag. Label includes identifying information, see photo. One 2.625" X 1" green label is located below the white label. Bag has numerous wrinkles. One hole and some marker writing is located on the opposite side. Belt is in good condition. Bag is in fair condition.

Barcode 31315006850312

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 As in any other vehicle, Shuttle lap and seat belts are used to restrain and hold astronauts in their seats.

For more information:
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19720000691.pdf

Category Book/Print/Published Item

Description 11" X 10" blue binder with pictures. Each picture is in a clear page protector. There are 22 pictures within the binder, each individual picture measures 8" X 10". All contained items are in very good condition.

Barcode 31315005271569

Provenance Shipped from LBJ Space Center. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Not flown. Part of order #8-2.

Purpose Binder serves as a record of Mission STS-79. Each picture shows a crew member performing a duty within the Spacehab or habitat.

Category Stowage/Protective Containers

Description 8" X 16" X 8" Gold and silver mylar covering for video camera. Has several rectangular and circular cutouts. Clear plastic bag included with ID stickers. Item is in pristine condition.

Barcode 31315006310127

Provenance Shipped from LBJ Space Center. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Not flown but used. Part of order #12-1.

Purpose Mylar blankets and insulation of all sizes were originally used to protect Skylab and other missions from overheating. This artifact is used to protect a video camera.

For more information:
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/survival/gear/space-blanket1.htm

http://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/technologies/silver_insulation.html

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/releases/97/csblank.html

Category Stowage/Protective Containers

Description 45" x 42" x 27" unsealed, triangle Mylar blanket material. Has three tags inside. Material has rivets with screws that are quite sharp. Handle with care. Item is in very good condition.

Barcode 31315006360965

Provenance Item shipped from NASA White Sands Testing Facility, Las Cruces, NM. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Not flown. Part of order 15-2.

Purpose Mylar blankets and insulation of all sizes were originally used to protect Skylab, Shuttles and other missions from overheating.

For more information:
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/survival/gear/space-blanket1.htm

http://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/technologies/silver_insulation.html

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/releases/97/csblank.html

Category Miscellaneous

Description 2.63" X 4" gold Mylar and Velcro rectangle. Has code printed on one side - 49671-zz97888-503, S/N 016, PL REV, and white stickers H,B. some wear shows on the corners. Item is in good condition.

Barcode 31315005265611*

Provenance Item has little provenance. Shipped from Houston, TX. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Unit barcode and archival box is shared with Crew Pref, Watch G-Shock.* Part of order #4.

Purpose Mylar blankets and insulation of all sizes were originally used to protect Skylab from overheating. As our piece is only 2 5/8" X 4" it was probably used to protect or insulate a small piece of equipment.

Category Stowage/Protective Containers

Description 31" X 31" X 31" sealed, triangle Mylar blanket material. Has three tags inside with indicator information. Red letters stamped on side say, SCRAP. Item remains sealed. Cellophane wrapper is in fair condition. Item looks to be unused and in very good condition.

Barcode 31315006360957

Provenance Item shipped from NASA White Sands Testing Facility, Las Cruces, NM. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item in used condition. Not flown. Part of order 15-2.

Purpose Mylar blankets and insulation of all sizes were originally used to protect Skylab, Shuttles and other missions from overheating.

For more information:
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/survival/gear/space-blanket1.htm

http://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/technologies/silver_insulation.html

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/releases/97/csblank.html

Category Book/Print/Published Item

Description 9.75" X 7" Department of Commerce, Technologic Papers of the Bureau of Standards, August 14, 1915, Washington, Government Printing Office, 1910. Condition fair/average with dark green card stock cover with additional notes written on the top and left of front. 21 pages. Author; R.M. Wilhelm, Laboratory Assistant.

Barcode 31315006311075

Provenance Item shipped from NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton VA. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Not flown. Part of order 15-4.

Purpose For display purposes only.