Cable, Beacon Connector, Rucksack #1, Skylab 3

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Object Details

Manufacturer

B. Welson & Co., United States of America

Summary

The Skylab survival rucksack #1 contained a survival radio with an built in antenna. To increase the communication range, the radio came equipped with a special cable to connect to the Command Modules own VHF antenna.

This cable was transfered by NASA with the rucksack in 1976.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19770158020

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Survival

Materials

Steel

Aluminum

Synthetic Fabric

Plastic

Adhesive

Dimensions

3-D: 45.7 x 17.1 x 3.8cm (18 x 6 3/4 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/nv9861c68b7-c57d-4ec3-a53b-20c68054cc82

Record ID

nasm_A19770158020