Object Details
Summary
This dehydrated asparagus is typical of early Shuttle-era menu choices. It was returned from the first Shuttle mission, STS-1 (Columbia), in 1981. As there is no onboard refrigerator or freezer, most foods stocked on the Shuttle are processed for storage at room temperature and packaged in individual portions. Astronauts add hot or cold water to rehydrate the dried foods. This pouch is characteristic of earlier Skylab food package design; on later Shuttle missions cup-like containers were used.
Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1983.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19840116000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
plastic container, dehydrated food, paper label, velcro
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
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19840116000