Object Details
Manufacturer
Whirlpool Corporation
Summary
These sausage patties were provided to the crew of Apollo 11, but as they were not consumed during the mission, they were returned to Earth.
During the Apollo missions, food had to be stored without refrigeration and have the ability to be eaten under weightless conditions, while being nutritious, lightweight, and have the ability to be compressed when possible. The sausage patties were freeze-dried and were 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.
The food was protected with a 4-ply, laminated film coating. This protected the food from loss of flavor, moisture and oxygen invasion, spoiling and excess crumbling, and was used on both the rehydratable and the bite-sized foods.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1984
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19840524000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
Exterior Bag: 4-ply, laminated film coating
Contents: Dehydrated sausage patties (2)
Dimensions
3-D: 16.5 x 11.4 x 1.3cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Human Spaceflight
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19840524000