Object Details
Manufacturer
Whirlpool Corporation
Summary
This spacefood package contains dehydrated and compressed tuna salad, which was flown on the Apollo 16 mission in April, 1972. As it was not consumed during the mission, it was returned to earth.
Each Apollo crew member was provided with three meals per day which provided approximately 2,800 calories. The food was freeze-dried and 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.
The food was protected with a 4-ply, laminated film coating and had an 8-quinolinol sulfate tablet attached to reduce spoilage in the used food wraps.
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1986.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19860673000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
Package: 4-ply laminated plastic
Contents: Dehydrated, compressed tuna salad
Dimensions
3-D: 16.5 x 15.9 x 2.5cm (6 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 1 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_A19860673000