Bag, Film Magazine, 16 mm, Lunar Module XFR, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This long fabric bag was used to store film magazines from the 16mm data acquisition camera on the lunar module during the Apollo 11 mission. The bag was made to contain and protect a number of film cassettes during storage on the spacecraft prior and after use. Keeping cassettes inside the bag allowed allowed quick access for astronauts during the mission.

NASA transferred this film cassette bag to the Smithsonian in 1970.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19791633000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Beta Cloth

Nylon

Velcro

Ink

Dimensions

6 1/8" x 3 5/8" x 6 7/8"

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv996923918-5d80-4b45-9bd3-090bc9880f40

Record ID

nasm_A19791633000