This broccoli and cheese entrée was typical of Space Shuttle crews’ menu choices. Before each mission, the astronauts selected their meals from a list of hundreds of food items. As there was no onboard refrigerator or freezer, most foods stocked on the Shuttle were processed for storage at room temperature. Single servings were packaged in disposable plastic containers, pop-top cans, or foil pouches, and foods were eaten directly from these containers. Dehydrated food items like this had a circular port for adding water to make the food edible. NASA transferred a variety of spare food items to the Museum during the Shuttle era.
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
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Dimensions
3-D: 15.2 x 12.7 x 4.8cm (6 x 5 x 1 7/8 in.)
Materials
adhesive, aluminum foil, paper label, polyethylene, re-hydratable
food, Velcro
Inventory Number
A20120180000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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