Object Details
Manufacturer
Bendix Aviation Corp., Eclipse-Pioneer Division
Summary
This is an unflown example of a Stablized Platform, which was used to guide and control the Saturn V rocket. It contained within it a set of gyroscopes and accelerometers, which maintained a fixed position with reference to the Earth's gravitational field, as the rocket ascended from its launch pad.
Markings on the device indicate that it was modified in March, 1971, when Saturn rockets were still being used to launch missions to the Moon. It was probably intended for a lunar mission, but it was not flown.
Credit Line
Gift of Honeywell International, Inc.
Inventory Number
A20060145000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Guidance & Control
Materials
Aluminum, Mylar (Polyester), Paper, Plastic, 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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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20060145000