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This valve stem is part of the contingency feeding system established in the event of a spacecraft emergency. During such an emergency, the astronauts would be in their spacesuits, and therefore unable to eat solid food. This valve would enable them to drink liquids through the emergency feed port in their helmets.

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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories Manufacturer Unknown
 Dimensions 3-D: 17 × 4 × 2.5cm (6 11/16 × 1 9/16 × 1 in.)
 Materials Overall: Anodized aluminium, brass
 Inventory Number A19710823000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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