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This survival blanket is an example of equipment contained in rucksack #1, a survival pack carried on all Apollo missions. The rucksacks consisted of tools and gear to help sustain the crew for up to 48 hours while awaiting rescue. The rucksack #1 typically contained a survival radio, survival light assembly, sea-water desalting kits, a machete, three pair of sunglasses, water cans, sunscreen, a pocket knife, utility netting, a fluorel foam pad, and survival blankets. The blanket has two layers, one of a nylon fabric and the other of an insulating Mylar to keep the astronauts warm.

NASA transferred this survival blanket to the Smithsonian Institution in 1979.

 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-Survival Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 147.3 x 88.9cm (58 x 35 in.)
 Materials Outer layer - mylar; Inner layer - orange ripstop nylon
 Inventory Number A19790680000 Credit Line Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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