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Packet

Object number2018.27.23

Manufacturer FreshMade Meat Products

Date1996

OriginSan Diego, CA

MediumPlastic; Food matter; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Jay Apt

DescriptionFood packet containing Black Pepper Beef Jerky. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 10.75 × 7.375 × 0.5 in. (27.3 × 18.7 × 1.3 cm)
MarksLabel has blue and black printed text including "FINAL / FRONTIER / JERKY / BLACK PEPPER / BEEF JERKY / SMOKE FLAVOR ADDED / Selected / for SPACEFLIGHT / by the crew of STS-79 / SPACE SHUTTLE / ATLANTIS / NET / WEIGHT: 1/4 LB. 14 oz. / MADE FROM SOLID PIECES OF BEEF / INGREDIENTS:... / Packaged for: ©1996 FreshMade Meat Products / ...San Diego, CA..."

Label has barcode in bottom left corner with printed black text "0 92116 00840 7".
Historical NotesSTS-79 flown beef jerky food packet belonging to Jay Apt. The crew had become fond of this beef jerky during training and Jay Apt ate it often during the busy mission instead of stopping to prepare a meal. The effect on his digestive system was not as benign as that of the conventional space food.Label TextFlown objects from STS-79, 1996: Name badge and Mission patch from STS-79 Beef jerky and Stelutsa dessert (Russian) packets Fork, knife, teaspoon, and tablespoon Personal items, shampoo, comb, brush, toothbrush, Crest toothpaste deodorant, chap stick, nail clippers, clips, glasses, case, and eyewear container, used by Jay Apt aboard STS-79 Apt’s fourth and final mission, STS-79 on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, included docking with the Russian space station Mir to deliver equipment, supplies and relief personnel. Notice the Velcro on these flown objects designed to keep them tethered in the weightlessness of space.

Previous owner Dr. Jerome Apt III

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