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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 anchor would have been used to moor the three-person inflatable life raft. Made of white fabric, it is designed with a wire opening and four nylon lanyards.

This anchor 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 Switlik Parachute Company, Inc.
 Dimensions 3-D (Sea Anchor): 31.8 x 30.5cm (12 1/2 x 12 in.)
Other (Cord): 215.3cm (84 3/4 in.)
 Materials Nylon
Synthetic Fabric
Paper
Ink
Brass
Cotton
Graphite
 Inventory Number A19782022000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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