In the event of the Apollo 15 astronauts having to make an emergency landing and and spend an extended period in their life raft waiting for rescue, this survival rucksack contained two plastic containers of sunscreen.
Transferred to the Smithsonian from NASA in 1978.
Display Status
This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Dimensions
3-D: 6.4 x 1.9cm (2 1/2 x 3/4 in.)
Materials
CONTAINER - PLASTIC
CONTENTS - SUNSCREEN
Inventory Number
A19781452003
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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