Object Details
Manufacturer
Unknown
Summary
This holder was flown on the Apollo 11 Command Module and was returned with unused ampules following the mission. During the extended periods of the lunar missions, clean drinking water for the astronauts was of paramount importance. Contamination was prevented by chlorinating and buffering water generated by fuel cells located in the Service Module. Chemicals were added from small ampules that fit into an injection needle system. Before use, these ampules were stored in a specially manufactured cloth holder.
NASA transferred this holder to the Smithsonian along with the rest of the contents of the Command Module in 1970.
Credit Line
Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19791727000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Life Support
Materials
Beta cloth, plated stainless steel, natural canvas, adhesive, ink
Dimensions
3-D (Unfolded): 33.7 x 19.2 x 3.2cm (13 1/4 x 7 9/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19791727000
