This package contains dehydrated grape drink, which was freeze-dried for ease of packaging and storage during flight. The drink 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.
It was flown on the Apollo 17 mission in December, 1972 but not consumed, and was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA 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: 38.7 x 8.9cm (15 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.)
Materials
Package: 4-ply plastic laminate, plastic valve, velcro, paper
Contents: Dehydrated grape drink crystals
Inventory Number
A19860396000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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