Each Apollo spacecraft was equipped with two survival rucksacks. The contents were to be used in the event of an emergency landing in remote areas of the world. This rucksack, manufactured by B. Welson & Co. was not flown on any mission, but was used for training purposes. It is equipped, however, with everything that was in the flown rucksacks, and included a water container, water desalination/ purification equipment, sunscreen, and other emergency/survival equipment.
The Smithsonian received this artifact from NASA in 1978.
Display Status
This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Manufacturer
B. Welson & Co., United States of America
Dimensions
3-D: 17.8 x 17.8 x 30.5cm (7 x 7 x 12 in.)
Materials
Bag: Plasticized textile
Zipper: Brass, cotton
Inventory Number
A19782008000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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