Gyroscope, Apollo 25 Inertial Reference Integrating (IRIG)
Metal and plastic gyroscope and associated components; partially cut away for display purposes. Ball Bearing Assembly (6 parts in parts bag): one grey metal rod, two reddish-brown metal rings, one silver ring, and two tiny metal balls Three Part Gyro wheel Assembly: two grey metal umbrella shaped pieces and one thick metal wheel with one spoke on each end Float Assembly: silver metal sphere with cutout sections and white plastic spire 25 IRIG: main piece of object, has blue plastic cap and is cut for a view of interior
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
03/21/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Apollo Program; Instruments; Missions; Moon; Space
Rights and Restrictions
Not determined
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