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The Apollo survival rucksack #1 contained a survival radio with an built in antenna. To increase the communication range, the radio came equipped with a special cable to connect to the Command Modules own VHF antenna.

This cable was flown on Apollo 15, in July/August 1971. It was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1978.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Survival Manufacturer Essex-Cannon
 Dimensions Overall (Cable): 3/4 in. diameter (1.91cm)
Other (Coiled): 6 1/2 in. diameter (16.5cm)
 Materials Cable: Vinyl and nylon covered tensolite
Fittings: Stainless steel
 Inventory Number A19781452009 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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