Launch Console, Electronics Rack, Atlas

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Object Details

Contractor

General Dynamics Corp.

Summary

This rack contains electronic circuits that were part of the launch and control system used during launches of Atlas intercontinental ballistic missiles from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.

Transferred to NASM from Vandenberg Air Force Base in 1994.

Credit Line

Gift of U.S. Department of Air Force

Inventory Number

A19940160003

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Electronics

Materials

Knobs/Switches - Plastic & Metal

Overall - Metal painted green

Dimensions

Overall: 5 ft. tall x 2 ft. wide x 2 ft. 2 in. deep (152.4 x 61 x 66cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ce2469bb-6575-455d-90a5-8b04ead176eb

Record ID

nasm_A19940160003