Object Details
Summary
This package of dried bananas is typical of 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 may tailor their menus according to their personal tastes, but within nutritional guidelines.
Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1981.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19820144000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
package: plastic with paper label and velcro
contents: dried banana slices
Dimensions
3-D: 15.1 × 9 × 0.3cm (5 15/16 × 3 9/16 × 1/8 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_A19820144000