Usage Conditions May Apply Usage Conditions Apply There are restrictions for re-using this media. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and image viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. More - https://iiif.si.edu View Manifest View in Mirador Viewer Usage Conditions May Apply Usage Conditions Apply There are restrictions for re-using this media. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and image viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. More - https://iiif.si.edu View Manifest View in Mirador Viewer Usage Conditions May Apply Usage Conditions Apply There are restrictions for re-using this media. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and image viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. More - https://iiif.si.edu View Manifest View in Mirador Viewer Usage Conditions May Apply Usage Conditions Apply There are restrictions for re-using this media. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and image viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. More - https://iiif.si.edu View Manifest View in Mirador Viewer

Astronaut Don Pettit worked with engineers at Portland State University to develop this 3D printed cup based on his simple design made in November 2008 on STS-126. Using thin plastic film and kapton tape, he fashioned one for each crew member on the International Space Station. Pettit used his understanding of surface tension and capillary flow in space to force liquid to flow down the narrow channel on one side towards the opening of the "cup." Pettit and engineer redesigned that into this more elegant 3D printed version, which flew to space in 2012. Versions of this cup have been used in space since that time.

Dr. Don Pettit donated his original cup to the Museum in 2023.

 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 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories Manufactured for Dr. Donald Pettit
 Dimensions 3-D: 9.2 × 6.3 × 7.6cm (3 5/8 × 2 1/2 × 3 in.)
 Materials Plastic, possible coating
 Inventory Number A20231165000 Credit Line Gift of Don Pettit Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
For more information, visit the Smithsonians Terms of Use.