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Each Apollo spacecraft was equipped with a set of survival rucksacks. The contents were to be used in the event of an emergency landing in remote areas of the world.

This rectangular-shaped bag made of Armalon, a Teflon-coated glass fabric, was one of survival rucksacks designed for the Apollo program. It is equipped with a strap handle so it could be removed rapidly from the spacecraft in the event of an emergency, and a zipper opening. During flight, it would have been stowed in the command module right-hand forward equipment bay. The size and shape of the bag were controlled by the stowage location. It was designed to house a 3-person life raft, CO2 bottles, dye marker and an anchor.

This rucksack was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1978.

 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 EQUIPMENT-Survival Manufacturer General Electric Company
 Dimensions 3-D: 52.1 x 35.6 x 15.9cm (20 1/2 x 14 x 6 1/4 in.)
 Materials Brass, Armalon, plastic, Rubber/Neoprene, aluminum, Rubber (Silicone), steel, paper, adhesive, velcro, elastic, aluminum foil, rubber coated Nylon
 Inventory Number A19782009000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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