The lithium hydroxide canister was designed to maintain a pure-oxygen environment within the Apollo spacecraft by filtering out carbon dioxide, odors, and debris. The LiOH within the canister absorbed carbon dioxide, and charcoal eliminated odors. The circulation within the spacecraft also carried debris to the canister, trapping it in the filter.
This filter was flown and deployed in the Command Module "Columbia" during the historic Apollo 11 lunar-landing mission in July 1969 and transferred to the Smithsonian in 1970.
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
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Life Support
Manufacturer
Airesearch
Dimensions
3-D: 18.4 x 13.3 x 18.4cm (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.)
Materials
Aluminum
Synthetic Fabric
Steel
Paint
Adhesive
Ink
Inventory Number
A19791598000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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