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This spacefood package contains sugared cornflakes and was flown on the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. However, as it was not consumed during the mission, it was returned to Earth.

The package required the addition of 3 ounces of cold water prior to consumption. Food for spaceflight had to be nutritious, lightweight and have the ability to be compressed when possible. For the early missions, it also had to be stored without refrigeration and have the ability to be eaten under weightless conditions.

Transferred from NASA to the National Air and Space Museum in 1984.

 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: 25.4 x 8.9 x 1.3cm (10 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
 Materials Exterior: 4-ply Polyethelyne laminate bag, paper, velcro
Valve: Plastic
Contents: Sugared cornflakes, 8-quinolinol sulfate tablet
 Inventory Number A19840521000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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