Capsules, Darvon-65, Apollo 15

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Lilley Co.

Summary

These Darvon pain killer capsules were contained in the medical kit from the Apollo 15 spacecraft. The medical kit contained a variety of first aid articles for the astronauts. As these were not used during the mission, they were returned to earth.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1972.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19721336000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Medical

Materials

Package: Aluminium foil, plastic

Contents: Darvon capsules

Dimensions

Overall: 1 1/2in. x 7in. (3.81 x 17.78cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv933d66c63-7d3b-43b7-9c62-b8b77156a6fb

Record ID

nasm_A19721336000