Space Food, Rye Bread, Space Shuttle, STS-1

Object Details

Summary

This rye bread is typical of Shuttle-era menu choices. It was returned from the first Space Shuttle mission, STS-1 (Columbia) in 1981. As there is no onboard refrigerator or freezer, most foods stocked on the Shuttle are processed for storage at room temperature and packaged in individual portions. Astronauts may tailor their menus according to their personal tastes, but within nutritional guidelines. NASA transferred various food items to the Museum after the mission.

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center

Inventory Number

A19820129000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories

Materials

package: plastic with adhesive attached paper

contents: rye bread

Dimensions

3-D: 17.8 x 12.7cm (7 x 5 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum

Record ID

nasm_A19820129000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98e8c5cc7-a578-4871-9828-76f616ed7148