Valve Stem, Contingency Feeding System, Apollo

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This valve stem is part of the contingency feeding system established in the event of a spacecraft emergency. During such an emergency, the astronauts would be in their spacesuits, and therefore unable to eat solid food. This valve would enable them to drink liquids through the emergency feed port in their helmets.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19710823000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories

Materials

Overall: Anodized aluminium, brass

Dimensions

3-D: 17 × 4 × 2.5cm (6 11/16 × 1 9/16 × 1 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9a196c0dc-74c3-499d-9a00-70481bf97c8f

Record ID

nasm_A19710823000