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Each Apollo spacecraft was equipped with a set of two survival rucksacks. The contents were to be used in the event of an emergency landing in remote areas of the world.

This clear plastic bag along with an attached mechanism was designed to remove salt from seawater, making the water drinkable. It was part of the survival rucksack 1 flown on the Apollo 15 mission in July/August 1971.

This desalination bag was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1978.

 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 3-D: 35.6 x 9.5 x 1.3cm (14 x 3 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
 Materials Plastic, nylon tape, stainless steel, cotton canvas
 Inventory Number A19781451014 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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