Alkali Fuel Cell History Pratt & Whitney technicians assemble alkali fuel cells for Apollo service modules, 1964.   Image 059-016 from the Science Service Historical Image Collection Original Pratt & Whitney caption: "Fuel Cell Powerplants being developed for the Apollo lunar mission are shown in various stages of assembly at one of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft's East Hartford, Connecticut facilities. These fuel cell powerplants will provide on-board electricity for the Apollo command and service modules. Their by-product is drinkable water which will be used by the astronauts. Pratt & Whitney Aircraft is developing another fuel cell system for the lunar excursion module." If you have information about this fuel cell image, or alkali fuel cell technology in general, please fill out the Collecting History questionnaire accessible through the link at the top of the previous page. Return to text ©2001 Smithsonian Institution (Copyright Statement)