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To insure that drinking water during the Apollo missions did not become contaminated with microorganisms, chemical disinfectants were periodically injected into the water supply by the astronauts. A chlorine solution was used for the Command Module. To insert the chlorine astronauts used a specially designed syringe. This item is the needle portion of the syringe system used during the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. NASA transferred it to the Smithsonian in 1970.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Destination Moon
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Life Support Dimensions 3-D: 6.4 x 3cm (2 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)
 Materials Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy (Anodized Aluminum)
Ink
 Inventory Number A19980059000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA/JSC; must be offered back to NASA upon deaccession Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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