Object Details
Manufacturer
Whirlpool Corporation
Summary
This package contains dehydrated bacon bars, which were freeze-dried for ease of packaging and storage during flight. It was flown on the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. Since it was not used, it returned to Earth and was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum.
Most space food was easily reconstituted by the astronaut with a water probe which dispensed one half ounce of hot or cold water as required, each time the trigger button was pressed. These bars did not require rehydration and could be eaten straight from the package.
Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1981.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19860553000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
Preserved organic material, plastic pouch, paper, velcro
Dimensions
3-D: 14.6 x 8.9 x 0.6cm (5 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19860553000