This food package contains a meal for an Apollo astronaut and was flown aboard the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969. The contents of the package are individual bags of dehydrated food and a drink, all of which would would have required rehydrating with hot or cold water before eating.
NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center transferred this to the National Air and Space Museum in 1971.
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: 19.1 x 20.3 x 5.1cm (7 1/2 x 8 x 2 in.)
Materials
Exterior bag: Plastic
Interior bags: Plastic, dehydrated food, foil
Inventory Number
A19710821000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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