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Astronauts used this fabric box to store and carry small containers used in protein crystal growth experiments on the Space Shuttle. It contained sample cells, syringes, bottles, and other small items needed for the experiments or examination of samples under a microscope in the onboard glovebox.

Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, actively involved in experiments for Shuttle flights, gave this item and a large set of protein crystal growth equipment to the Museum in 2012.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Containers Dimensions 3-D (Closed): 21.6 x 16.5 x 8.9cm (8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
3-D (Open): 31.8 x 16.5 x 8.9cm (12 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Materials Cotton
Velcro
Elastic
Inventory Number A20120273000 Credit Line Gift of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Center for Biological Sciences and Engineering Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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