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Robert Pearlman
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posted 01-25-2026 11:02 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
A reader shared the following photos in hopes of someone recognizing their use. They were found in a museum's storage area in American Samoa.

The reader thought it might be associated with the goodwill moon rock samples gifted to the people of American Samoa, but that does not appear to be the case.

Do you recognize the box, its use or have any ideas?

SpaceAholic
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posted 01-25-2026 02:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SpaceAholic   Click Here to Email SpaceAholic     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The container porting and screens suggest retention of live biological specimens (for study).

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