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This Lunar Module Ascent Stage (LTA-3A) was an LM Test Article. It consists of various items of external and internal test hardware such as tanks, antennae, engine mounts, control panels, and crew equipment. During design development, this unit was used for static and dynamic structural integrity tests. It is mounted on LM Descent Stage LTA-3D.

Display Status

This object is on display in Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles

Manufacturer

Grumman Aerospace Corporation

Dimensions

Overall (standard LM ascent stage): 12 ft. 4 in. tall x 14 ft. 1 in. wide, 4500 lb. (375.9 x 429.3cm, 2041.2kg)

Materials

aluminum, titanium

Inventory Number

A19761783000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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