Space Food, Green Beans with Mushrooms, Space Shuttle, STS-1

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Object Details

Summary

This package of green beans is typical of Shuttle-era menu choices. It was returned from the first Shuttle mission, STS-1 (Columbia), in 1981. Most foods stocked on the Shuttle are processed for storage at room temperature and packaged in individual portions. Hot or cold water is added to powdered beverages and dried foods. Astronauts may tailor their menus according to their personal tastes, but within nutritional guidelines.

NASA transferred various food items to the Museum after the mission.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19820155000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories

Materials

Plastic with adhesive attached paper label, preserved organic material

Dimensions

3-D: 17.8 x 12.7cm (7 x 5 in.)

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/nv9dd7d9535-5b62-4b1e-9510-7f8461a13e3b

Record ID

nasm_A19820155000