Object Details
Manufacturer
TRW
Summary
This device, designed by TRW, Inc., is a backup to the Apollo Guidance Computer that was installed on the Lunar Module. If needed, it was to perform only critical guidance and control functions in case of a failure of the primary system. It may have been one of the first spacecraft systems to use "strapdown" gyro technology. This unit is unflown.
The Abort Guidance System was activated at least twice during the Apollo program: on the Apollo 10 and Apollo 13 missions.
Donated by TRW to the Museum in 1973.
Credit Line
Gift of TRW.
Inventory Number
A19731554000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Guidance & Control
Materials
Case: metal with electronic parts.
Dimensions
3-D: 61 x 20.3 x 14cm, 14.8kg (24 x 8 x 5 1/2 in., 32 5/8lb.)
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
Exhibit Station
Human Spaceflight
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19731554000