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This package contains four pieces of dehydrated date fruitcake, which was freeze-dried for ease of packaging and storage during flight. It was flown on the Apollo 10 mission in May 1969. Since it was not used, it returned to Earth and was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum.

Most space food 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. These cubes did not require rehydration and could be eaten straight from the package.

Transferred from NASA to the 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: 11 x 8.5cm (4 5/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
 Materials Exterior: 4-ply Polyethelyne laminate bag
Contents: Compressed fruitcake cubes
 Inventory Number A19940136000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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