Remote Control Unit, Apollo

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Hamilton Standard

Summary

This Remote Control Unit (RCU) was worn on the front of the spacesuit and was connected to the Portable Life Support System (PLSS). It provided the astronaut with the ability to monitor the life support systems and adjust the controls of the PLSS.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19830157000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Life Support

Materials

RCU Case: Aluminium, stainless steel

Cover: Beta cloth

Hose and Connector: Aluminium, covered copper wire

Hose Cover: Beta cloth

Dimensions

3-D (Main Unit): 22.2 × 19 × 8.9cm (8 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 3 1/2 in.)

3-D (Hose): 71.1 × 7 × 8.3cm (2 ft. 4 in. × 2 3/4 in. × 3 1/4 in.)

Other (Hose diameter): 3.8cm (1 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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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/nv94b32e26d-968f-4266-b1c3-caf87eef877a

Record ID

nasm_A19830157000