Equipment like this in-suit drinking device allowed astronauts to maintain their hydration levels while on extra-vehicular activities during the Apollo program, though this particular device never flew in space. Because of the extreme temperatures of space, special personal equipment like cooling garments, hydration bags, and urine collection devices were used to maintain an astronaut's body temperature and permit them to actually live inside the spacesuit for an extended period.
Attached by a Velcro strip to the inside of the helmet neck ring of a lunar spacesuit, an astronaut could dip his head down to drink water or reconstituted juice through the small rubber straw.
Transferred from NASA to the Museum 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
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
3-D: 29.2 x 20.3cm (11 1/2 x 8 in.)
Materials
Teflon clear plastic, Velcro, PVC Tubing, black electrical tape
Inventory Number
A19781916000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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