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
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