Object Details
Manufacturer
MIT Instrumentation Laboratory
Summary
This Lunar Module model was given to Dr. Charles S. Draper by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Dr. Draper was the founder and director of the university's Instrumentation Laboratory and developed guidance systems for naval vessels, aircraft, rockets, missiles, and spacecraft. The Apollo spacecraft were among those that utilized his guidance systems. Dr. Draper donated the model to NASM in 1980.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper
Inventory Number
A19800541000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts
Materials
Plastic
Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy
Resin
Paint
Adhesive Stickers
Dimensions
3-D: 18.5 × 18.5 × 17cm (7 5/16 × 7 5/16 × 6 11/16 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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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
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19800541000
