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Communications Relay Unit, Lunar Rover

Air and Space Museum

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    Object Details

    Manufacturer

    RCA

    Summary

    The Apollo 15, 16, qnd 17 missions, beginning in July 1971 and ending in December 1972, included the use of a rover that allowed astronauts to explore a much larger region of the Moon from their base at the Lunar Module. This device facilitated communications to and from the Rover. It is unflown, and NASA transferred it to the Museum in 1975.

    Inventory Number

    A19761822000

    Restrictions & Rights

    Usage conditions apply

    Type

    EQUIPMENT-Electronics

    Materials

    Aluminized Kapton, Aluminum, Synthetic Fabric, Velcro, Kapton (Polymide), Plastic, Glass, Paint

    Dimensions

    Storage (Rehoused on an aluminum pallet with two other objects): 123.2 × 122.6 × 86.4cm, 117.9kg (48 1/2 × 48 1/4 × 34 in., 260lb.)

    Country of Origin

    United States of America

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    National Air and Space Museum Collection

    Data Source

    National Air and Space Museum

    Metadata Usage

    Not determined

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9b13b87d0-045d-4c15-b7ec-eb85a8d1b97b

    Record ID

    nasm_A19761822000

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