Command Module, Apollo, Emergency Egress Trainer

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Object Details

Manufacturer

North American Aviation Inc.

Summary

This Command Module was used by the Apollo astronauts and support crew for emergency egress training. The interior is non-functional, having mockups of switches, dials, gauges, and controls. It was declared surplus and transferred to the Smithsonian in 1979.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19790543000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Training Devices

Materials

Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and titanium structures. Outer shell - stainless steel honeycomb between stainless steel sheets. Crew compartment inner shell - aluminum honeycomb between aluminum alloy sheets.

Dimensions

Overall: 10 ft. 7 in. tall x 12 ft. 10 in. diameter (322.58 x 391.16cm)

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/nv9dbcbdb56-d39f-4959-bcdf-37deebffa354

Record ID

nasm_A19790543000