Object Details
Summary
This breakfast food is typical of Shuttle-era menu choices. As there is no onboard refrigerator or freezer, most foods are processed for storage at room temperature. Single servings are packaged in disposable plastic containers, pop-top cans, or foil pouches, and foods are eaten directly from these containers. Dehydrated food items like this have a circular port in one corner for adding water to make the food edible. This item was returned from the STS-27 Space Shuttle mission (Atlantis) in 1988.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19890232000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
plastic, paper, dehydrated food, velcro
Dimensions
3-D: 10.2 x 10.2 x 3.8cm (4 x 4 x 1 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_A19890232000