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On August 7, 1962, the first completed boilerplate model of the Apollo command module (BP-25) was delivered to Marshall Space Center for water recovery and handling equipment tests. The boilerplate was used for impact, flotation, water stability, and towing tests during the development of the command module design. A boilerplate is a metal mockup of the same weight and size as a flight production model. By using an unmanned boilerplate, the design can be evaluated without endangering human life or incurring excessive expenses on detailed models.
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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles
Manufacturer
North American Aviation Inc. Dimensions
Overall: 127 in. tall x 154 in. diameter (322.58 x 391.16cm) Materials
Steel Inventory Number
A19750737000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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