Boilerplate, Command Module, Apollo, #19A

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Object Details

Manufacturer

North American Aviation Inc.

Summary

Apollo Command Module Boilerplate #19 was developed for parachute recovery tests. A boilerplate is a metal mockup of the same size as a flight production model. By using an unmanned boilerplate, the parachute recovery system could be evaluated without endangering human life. This boilerplate was first used for parachute drop tests at El Centro, CA in 1964. Upon later modification it became known as Boilerplate #19A and was used to test the VHF recovery antennae in 1968.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19721303000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles

Materials

Overall: Boilerplate steel

Dimensions

Overall: 127 in. tall x 154 in. diameter at base (322.6 x 391.2cm)

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/nv96df096c3-d964-4a24-80f3-81f40921e0e0

Record ID

nasm_A19721303000