Marker, Sea Dye, Apollo

Object Details

Manufacturer

Presto Dyechem Co.

Summary

In anticipation of a possible emergency landing or mission abort, each spacecraft was equipped with a series of emergency/survival rucksacks. Each rucksack contained equipment to protect the astronauts and assist the search and rescue teams in locating their position. This package of sea-dye marker is one such aid to location packed in Survival Rucksack #2. Upon opening and shaking the powder into the sea, it forms an orange trail on the ocean surface, making it easier to spot the astronauts' raft.

This item was used for training and was not flown. It was transferred to NASM in 1978.

Credit Line

Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center

Inventory Number

A19782009003

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Tools

Materials

Bag: Pink Plastic

Contents: Orange, plasticized textile, dye.

Dimensions

3-D: 10.2 x 2.5 x 10.2cm (4 x 1 x 4 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station

Human Spaceflight

National Air and Space Museum

Record ID

nasm_A19782009003

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92ebb6b12-013b-4f49-a24d-e5403240de8b