Camera, Television, Lunar Surveillance, Apollo

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Summary

NASA and its contractors considered adding this surveillance television camera to the lunar module during its development. The camera would have been used to view the lunar surface and to track the astronauts as they worked. The system was never used.

This camera was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1978.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19781866000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

metal, glass, plastic

Dimensions

Overall: 1 ft 2 in. long x 4 1/2 in. diameter (35.56 x 11.43cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv950d3062d-f743-41d4-b283-61f649f08302

Record ID

nasm_A19781866000