Heat Shield, Sample, Unablated, Apollo

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.

View manifest View in Mirador Viewer

Object Details

Manufacturer

Avco Corportation

Summary

The Apollo Command Module heat shield was manufactured following several steps: beginning with the substrate material, several coatings, a honeycomb supporting structure, a cell-by-cell filling with resin, and subsequent coatings and curing.

The manufacturer provided this finished heat shield sample to the Smithsonian, along with a model showing the various steps, in 1975.

Credit Line

Gift of AVCO Corporation, Systems Division

Inventory Number

A19751421000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

Stainless steel, Fiberglas, phenolic resin (Avcoat 5026-39), various coatings

Fiberglass

Dimensions

Overall: 1 ft. × 1 ft. × 1.9 in., 5 1/4lb. (30.5cm × 30.5cm × 4.8cm, 2.4kg)

Country of Origin

United States of America

See more items in

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Destination Moon

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98d7190bb-b399-4218-b23e-c1ac73e50631

Record ID

nasm_A19751421000