Object Details
Manufacturer
Whirlpool Corporation
Summary
This spacefood package contains dehydrated corn chowder, and was flown on the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. However, as it was not consumed during the mission, it was returned to Earth. The package rquired the addition of 3 oz hot water prior to consumption.
Food for spaceflight had to be nutritious, lightweight and have the ability to be compressed when possible. For the early missions, it also had to be stored without refrigeration and have the ability to be eaten under weightless conditions.
Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1984.
Credit Line
Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time.
Inventory Number
A20070234000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
Exterior: 4-ply Polyethelyne laminate bag
Valve: Plastic
Contents: Dehydrated corn chowder, 8-quinolinol sulfate tablet
Dimensions
3-D: 16.5 x 12.7 x 1.3cm (6 1/2 x 5 x 1/2 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_A20070234000