During the extended periods of the lunar missions, clean drinking water for the astronauts was of paramount importance. This was maintained by chlorinating and buffering the water by insertion of small ampules into the water units. These ampules were stored in this specialized cloth container along with components of the Chlorination syringe used to inject chemicals into the water unit during the mission.
This container was flown on Apollo 11 Command Module and was returned with unused ampules following the mission. It was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian along with the rest of the contents of the Command Module in 1970.
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-Containers
Dimensions
3-D: 27.9 x 30.5cm (11 x 12 in.)
Materials
Overall: Beta cloth
Snaps: Chrome-plated steel
Inventory Number
A19791768000
Credit Line
Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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