Object Details
Summary
In the event of the astronauts being forced to spend extended periods at sea awaiting rescue, means to convert seawater into drinking water was provided. This bag was designed to be used in conjunction with chemical desalinization packages also contained in the astronauts’ survival rucksack. The desalter kits contained a desalter process bag, desalter tablets, and bag repair tape. The desalter bags are plastic with a filter at the bottom. To use, approximately one pint of water is put into a bag and one tablet added. After one hour, drinking water may be taken through a valve on the bottom of the bag.
This bag was flown on Apollo 15 in July/August 1971. It was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1978.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19781452008
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Materials
EXTERIOR - PLASTIC, NYLON TAPE, STAINLESS STEEL VALVE
Dimensions
3-D: 30.5 x 8.3 x 1.3cm (12 x 3 1/4 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_A19781452008