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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.

Display Status

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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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