Object Details
Manufacturer
RCA
Summary
Data acquisition cameras like this high fidelity mockup documented technical aspects of missions. Astronauts used a motion picture camera like this, along with its large battery, while exploring the lunar surface on their lunar roving vehicle. The moving images were later viewed back on Earth to determine how well the equipment worked and how mission requirements were accomplished. RCA manufactured this mock-up for NASA.
This camera was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1976.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19770015000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Materials
Wood, steel, plastic, paint, adhesive decals
Dimensions
Overall (camera): 11in. x 5in. x 10 1/4in. (27.94 x 12.7 x 26.04cm)
1ft 3in. x 1ft 3 1/4in. x 7 3/4in. (38.1 x 38.74 x 19.69cm) (Approximate, box)
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_A19770015000