Object Details
Manufacturer
Whirlpool Corporation
Summary
This water dispenser was part of the equipment carried aboard Apollo 9. It is made of stainless steel, and was designed to dispense measured amounts of hot or cold water into the food containers.
Feeding the astronauts a nutritious diet was of paramount importance, but problems associated with storage and dispensing had to be overcome. Due to space and weight considerations, food had to be lightweight and have the ability to be compressed when possible. For the early missions, it also had to be stored without refrigeration and have the ability to be eaten under weightless conditions.
Transferred to the Museum from NASA in 1973.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19731291000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
Stainless steel
Dimensions
3-D: 12.7 x 20.3 x 3.8cm (5 x 8 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_A19731291000