Ascent Stage, Lunar Module Test Article, LTA-3A

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Grumman Aerospace Corporation

Summary

This Lunar Module Ascent Stage (LTA-3A) was an LM Test Article. It consists of various items of external and internal test hardware such as tanks, antennae, engine mounts, control panels, and crew equipment. During design development, this unit was used for static and dynamic structural integrity tests. It is mounted on LM Descent Stage LTA-3D.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19761783000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles

Materials

aluminum, titanium

Dimensions

Overall (standard LM ascent stage): 12 ft. 4 in. tall x 14 ft. 1 in. wide, 4500 lb. (375.9 x 429.3cm, 2041.2kg)

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

Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96bdbcdd5-ed7c-48ce-a168-a34bc0b7400b

Record ID

nasm_A19761783000