NASA STS-41G mission crew members astronauts Kathryn Sullivan (left) and Sally Ride show off their “bag of worms” sleep restraint system invention October 6, 1984 aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in Earth orbit. The “bag” is a sleeping restraint and the “worms” consist of springs, clips, clamps, bungee cords, and Velcro strips to aid in restraint.


NASA STS-41G mission crew members astronauts Kathryn Sullivan (left) and Sally Ride show off their “bag of worms” sleep restraint system invention October 6, 1984 aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in Earth orbit. The “bag” is a sleeping restraint and the “worms” consist of springs, clips, clamps, bungee cords, and Velcro strips to aid in restraint.


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