This package contains compressed, dehydrated peaches, which were freeze-dried for ease of packaging and storage during flight. It was flown on the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969 but not used. The food was easily reconstituted by the astronaut with a water probe which dispensed one half ounce of cold water, each time the trigger button was pressed.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA.
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: 15 × 16.5 × 3cm (5 7/8 × 6 1/2 × 1 3/16 in.)
Materials
Exterior: 4-ply Polyethelyne laminate bag
Valve: Plastic
Contents: Compressed, dehydrated peaches, 8-quinolinol sulfate tablet
Inventory Number
A19860543000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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