Space Food, Candy Coated Chocolates, STS-27

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Object Details

Manufacturer
M&M/Mars, Inc.
Summary
This candy is typical of Shuttle-era menu choices. Most foods stocked on the Shuttle are processed for storage at room temperature and packaged in individual portions. Some commercial products, like cookies and candy, are packed for spaceflight in a standard wrap with a bit of Velcro so the item can be attached somewhere without floating away. This item was returned from the STS-27 Space Shuttle mission (Atlantis) in 1988.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19890230000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
plastic, paper, velcro, sugar/chocolate material
Dimensions
3-D: 10.2 x 7.6cm (4 x 3 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
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19890230000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ba4f4e34-3d20-4fe7-9161-ec83ad76ed95
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