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453-5111 January 2_, 1970
M_C 70-14
HOUSTON_ TEXAS--Astronauts James A. Lovell and Fred W. Haise_ Jr._
will have the down to earth" luxury of a drink of water if they become
thirsty while exploring Fra Mauro cravers during A_ollo 13 flight in
April.
An eight ounce water bag will be attached to the inside of the
helmet. A tube will be attached to the bag permitting the astronaut
to take a drink just by moving his head and sipping on the water tube.
The five by three inch plastic waver bag will be filled with wa%er from
the Lunar Module prior to the start of the first extravehicular activity
and then may be refilled upon the crew's return to the LM.
Apollo 12 astronauts Charles "Pete" Conrad and Alan L. _ean reported
they became thirsty during their exploration of the Ocean of Storms last
Nove_ser. Conrad said they filled up on water before leaving the Lunar
Hodule but they '_got thirsty when we made our long run from Sharp Crater
all the wa up to Halo Crater. '_
Conrad suggested provisions be made for drinking water inside the
Apollo pressure suit for future lunar exploration flights. Conrad said
"the addition of a little water_ which would not be much trouble on the
suit, would take care of that point. _
The Crew Systems Division at MSC developed the water bag concept.
_irlpool Corporation is fabricating the plastic water bags.
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