Battery Pack, Survival Radio, Apollo 15

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Mallory Battery Company

Summary

The Apollo survival rucksack was equipped with a specially designed survival radio to assist the recovery team in locating the astronauts. Several replacement batteries were included.

This black, cylindrical battery was flown on the Apollo 15 mission in July/August, 1971. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1978.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19781451017

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Survival

Materials

Exterior: Steel, tape

Dimensions

3-D: 17.8 x 3.8cm (7 x 1 1/2 in.)

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/nv92ae3a208-5e19-42a9-b47b-9499a747254e

Record ID

nasm_A19781451017