Object Details
Manufacturer
ACR Electronics Corporation
Summary
In anticipation of a possible emergency landing or mission abort, each spacecraft was equipped with a series of emergency/survival rucksacks. This combination flashlight was an important part of each rucksack. It has a flashlight, compass, mirror, four fishing hooks, needles and a knife blade. It is made of grey-painted steel with brass fittings, and was made for NASA by ACR Electronics.
This item was transferred to NASM in 1978. It was not flown.
Credit Line
Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19782008004
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Materials
Case: Steel, Plastic, Brass
Polyester tape, steel hooks, polyester/nylon cording
Dimensions
3-D: 7.6 x 3.2 x 16.5cm (3 x 1 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Human Spaceflight
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19782008004