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In anticipation of a possible emergency landing or mission abort, each spacecraft was equipped with a series of emergency/survival rucksacks. Each rucksack contained equipment to protect the astronauts and assist the search and rescue teams in locating their position. This package of sea-dye marker is one such aid to location packed in Survival Rucksack #2. Upon opening and shaking the powder into the sea, it forms an orange trail on the ocean surface, making it easier to spot the astronauts' raft.

This item was used for training and was not flown. It was transferred to NASM in 1978.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Tools Manufacturer Presto Dyechem Co.
 Dimensions 3-D: 10.2 x 2.5 x 10.2cm (4 x 1 x 4 in.)
 Materials Bag: Pink Plastic
Contents: Orange, plasticized textile, dye.
 Inventory Number A19782009003 Credit Line Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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