Penlight, Scott, Apollo 9

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Object Details

Manufacturer

ACR Electronics Corporation

Summary

This small flashlight, manufactured by Fulton Industries under subcontract to ACR Electronics, was part of the tool kit assigned to astronaut David Scott for use during the Apollo 9 mission in March 1969. The small light was for use when the spacecraft's interior lights were dimmed and could be attached by Velcro to various locations in the cabin.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1974.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19790771000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories

Materials

Copper Alloy

Glass

Steel

Velcro

Adhesive

Chrome Plating

Dimensions

3-D: 13 x 2.5cm (5 1/8 x 1 in.)

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/nv9b46c6701-c300-4e50-92ba-8ca6aaf8eba7

Record ID

nasm_A19790771000