These small frankfurters were packaged for the Apollo 16 mission of April, 1972. As they were not consumed during the flight, they were transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1986.
Each Apollo crew member was provided with three meals per day which provided approximately 2,800 calories per day. These small frankfurters were protected with a 4-ply, laminated film coating, which protected the food from loss of flavor, moisture and oxygen invasion, spoiling and excess crumbling, and was used on both the rehydratable and the bite-sized foods.
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
U.S. Army N-Labs
Dimensions
3-D: 17.8 x 11.4 x 1.3cm (7 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Materials
Package: 4-ply foil/plastic laminate,velcro, paper
Contents: Frankfurters
Inventory Number
A19860639000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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