In the event of an emergency landing or mission abort, potable water would have been of paramount importance for the astronauts. Drinking water was included in one of the two emergency rucksacks stowed in the command module. This container was flown on Apollo 15, in July/August 1971. It was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1978.
Display Status
This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Dimensions
3-D: 16.5 x 8.9 x 17.8cm (6 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 in.)
Materials
OVERALL - ALUMINIUM (STILL CONTAINS WATER)
Inventory Number
A19781452016
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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