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This package contains dehydrated black coffee, which was freeze-dried for ease of packaging and storage during the Apollo 16 mission in April 1972. The coffee was easily reconstituted by the astronaut with a water probe which dispensed one half ounce of hot or cold water as required, each time the trigger button was pressed .

NASA transferred this to the National Air and Space Museum in 1986.

 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 Manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation
 Dimensions 3-D: 38.1 x 8.9 x 1.3cm (15 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
 Materials Package: 4-ply plastic laminate, plastic valve, velcro
Contents: Dehydrated coffee crystals
 Inventory Number A19860677000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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