Object Details
Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Summary
This cable is a training version of the one used to supply electricity to a black and white Westinghouse television camera used to broadcast Neil Armstrong's first step on the Moon to the world. The television camera, stowed inside the Modular Equipment Stowage Area (MESA) of lunar module decent stage, was activated just prior to the first steps via a lanyard system Armstrong pulled on to lower the MESA door. Afterwards, the television camera was moved to a stand away from the lunar module and connected to a longer power cable, allowing wider angle television shots of lunar surface activities.
NASA transferred this power cable to the Museum in 1973.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19731494000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Materials
Silver-Plated Aluminum, Unknown Metal,Stainless Steel, Synthetic Fabric, Plastic, Brass, Adhesive
Dimensions
Overall (Entire Length): 9ft 1in. (276.86cm)
Other (Cord Length): 8ft 4 1/2in. (255.27cm)
Overall (Large Connector): 6in. x 2 5/8in. x 1 1/2in. (15.24 x 6.67 x 3.81cm)
Overall (Small Connector): 2 5/8in. x 2 1/2in. x 1 3/8in. (6.67 x 6.35 x 3.49cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19731494000