Object Details
Manufacturer
Whirlpool Corporation
Summary
This package contains powdered coffee and cream with sugar added, which was freeze-dried for ease of packaging and storage during flight. It was flown on the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969 but as it not used, it was returned to earth.
The drink was easily 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.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in1986.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19860506000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
Exterior: 4-ply Polyethelyne laminate bag
Valve: Plastic
Contents: Dehydrated coffee and creamer
Dimensions
3-D: 38.1 × 8.9 × 1.3cm (1 ft. 3 in. × 3 1/2 in. × 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Destination Moon
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19860506000
