These malted milk tablets were made for John Glenn's Mercury "Friendship 7" mission in February 1962. The tablet form enabled easy storage and transfer from the package to the mouth, and were intended to provide the astronaut with a quick energy boost as well as ease his hunger.
They were made for the USAF by Louis Jokay, and transferred from NASA to the National Air and Space Museum in 1987.
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
Louis Jokay
Dimensions
3-D: 7.6 x 1.9cm (3 x 3/4 in.)
Materials
Bag: Polyethelyne
Wrapper: Paper-lined aluminum foil
Contents: Malted milk tablets
Inventory Number
A19870130000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
For more information, visit the Smithsonians Terms of Use.