Inertial Platform, ST-124M, Saturn V

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Bendix Aviation Corp., Eclipse-Pioneer Division

Summary

This is an unflown example of the Stable Platform used to guide the Saturn V rockets, which launched missions to the moon and to Earth orbit between 1967 and 1975.

Markings on the device indicate that it was modified twice, in February 1973 and again in April, 1974, as Saturn flights were coming to an end. It therefore represents a very late version of the design.

Credit Line

Gift of Honeywell International, Inc.

Inventory Number

A20060144000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Guidance & Control

Materials

Aluminum, Adhesive, Paper, Plastic, Mylar (Polyester), Gold Plating, Steel, Glass, Paint, Acrylic (Plexiglas),

Stainless Steel, Brass, Beryllium

Dimensions

3-D: 53.3cm, 63.5kg (21 in., 140lb.)

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/nv933f732da-0fe2-4500-9acc-0f1dad2b357c

Record ID

nasm_A20060144000