Bracket, Camera, Remote Control Unit, Apollo

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This camera bracket is made of anodized aluminium and was designed to fit into the Remote Control Unit (RCU) on the front of the Apollo spacesuit. It enabled astronauts to attach a Hasselblad camera to their suit and free up their hands for other work. It was possible for the astronauts to operate the camera without removing it from the bracket as well.

This object was found in the NASM collection.

Credit Line

Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.

Inventory Number

A20010294000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Overall: Anodized aluminium

Dimensions

Overall: 9 in. tall x 3 1/4 in. wide x 3/4 in. deep (22.9 x 8.3 x 1.9cm)

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/nv9029e6e16-afba-4c3c-8462-9316f255fbfe

Record ID

nasm_A20010294000