Boilerplate, Command Module, Apollo, #1224

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Object Details

Manufacturer

North American Aviation Inc.

Summary

This boilerplate of a Command Module was used by the NASA Johnson Space Center Structures and Mechanics Division in center-of-gravity tests, water drop tests, and dye marker tests. Because it was also used for water recovery practice, it had a quick opening hatch and was airtight. It had no instrumentation or wiring. In 1968, this boilerplate was also used for pressurized flammability tests. It was transferred to the Smithsonain in 1978.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19781519000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles

Materials

Boilerplate steel

Dimensions

Overall: 10ft 7in. x 12ft 10in. (322.58 x 391.16cm)

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/nv98551821b-12b1-4ecd-91e4-c2df2126bc5b

Record ID

nasm_A19781519000