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The Apollo survival rucksack was equipped with a specially designed survival radio to assist the recovery team in locating the astronauts. Several replacement batteries were included.

This black, cylindrical battery was flown on the Apollo 15 mission in July/August, 1971. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1978.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Survival Manufacturer Mallory Co.
 Dimensions 3-D: 17.8 x 4.1cm (7 x 1 5/8 in.)
 Materials Steel
 Inventory Number A19781452012 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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