This water hose was used to carry drinking water from the container within the Apollo spacecraft for either the reconstitution of cold foods or astronaut consumption.
This hose was flown aboard Apollo 12 in November 1969, and was transferred from NASA to the National Air and Space Museum in 1977.
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 (Ends Straightened, as best as possible): 62.2 × 8.9 × 5.7cm (2 ft. 1/2 in. × 3 1/2 in. × 2 1/4 in.)
Materials
Rubber
Aluminum
Paper
Adhesive
Inventory Number
A19770878000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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